Household & Personal Products Industry back issues from March 2008:
Sweet smelling Bratz.(Online at Happi.com)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Anyone who knows a school-aged girl is probably already familiar with the trendy Bratz doll line. Widely considered to be the "anti-Barbie," Bratz dolls embody modern urban girl personas by way of cutting-edge fashions; wide-eyed, full-lipped, colorfully made up faces that convey lots ...
Raw natural beauty.(Also on Happi.com)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Christina Marcaccini has had a hand in the creation of some 200 well-known cosmetic, skin and hair care products. But along the way she became troubled by the potentially damaging effects of some ingredients, so ...
Green fragrance packaging.(Also on Happi.com)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * For Laurice Rahme, founder and president of the fashionable Bond No. 9 fragrance company, Earth Day isn't a singular event. A firm believer in reducing, reusing and recycling, Ms. Rahme was inspired by Mayor Bloomberg's recent call for ...
Study finds sustainability an emerging key to sales: nearly half of consumers guided by green.(News Front)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Approximately 50% of U.S. consumers consider at least one sustainability factor in selecting consumer packaged goods items and choosing where to shop for those products, according to a recent survey conducted by Information Resources, Inc. (IRI). The 22,000 U.S. consumers surveyed were ...
New buzzwords, ingredients big in naturals.(News Front)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * The Benchmarking Company's newly-released Pink Report, The Age of Naturals, which surveyed more than 1,800 women across the U.S. who regularly buy beauty products, uncovers the attitudes of two specific groups of women: those who regularly buy natural/organic beauty products, and those ...
The pressure to look good is escalating.(News Front)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * In a society where beauty and celebrity is an obsession, two-thirds of U.S. consumers agree that the pressure to look good is much greater now than ever before, according to a global beauty survey by The Nielsen Company. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Although ...
High protection spray introduced by Cognis.(Formulary)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Here are product formulas supplied by producers of raw materials. * Included in some instances are sources of supply for the raw materials and instructions for preparation and use of the finished product. No guarantee of performance or safety is implied by Happi ...
Cognis opens office in India.(International)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * INDIA: Cognis has opened a liaison office in Mumbai, India. According to the company, the office will be responsible for strengthening relationships with existing customers, identifying and initiating new business opportunities, and promoting the Cognis brand in local markets. ...
SEPAWA to award six scientists.(International)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * GERMANY: The Soap, Perfume and Detergent Experts Association (SEPAWA) is intensifying its commitment to the promotion of junior scientists. Up to five awards will be granted to graduates of technical colleges, and one for an outstanding doctoral dissertation, at the annual SEPAWA ...
Cosmoprof in Brazil is a success.(International)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * BRAZIL: The first edition of the Cosmoprof Experience, a Cosmoprof project destined to develop in the medium term and to generate the new edition of Cosmoprof Latin America already in 2009, was held on Jan. 8-11 in the framework of the Rio Fashion Week and Fashion Business, Brazil's two ...
Kao gains shelf space at major Asian retailers.(International)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * JAPAN: Kao Corporation is joining forces with 25 major retailers in Asia outside Japan, including Indonesia's Matahari and Malaysia's Giant. Kao hopes to achieve annual growth of more than 10% in Asian sales and seeks to narrow the lead of U.S. and ...
Men's cosmetics strong in 2007.(International)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * HONG KONG: According to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, at the cosmetics counters in the Dongfang Commercial Building and in the Intime Department Store, a growing range of men's items are on the shelves, ranging from cologne, shaving creams, aftershave lotions and facial ...
HAPPI Latin America is now La Cosmetix.(International)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * SOUTH AMERICA: The Latin Press of Miami, FL has acquired the rights to HAPPI LATIN AMERICA, the Spanish/Portuguese language magazine for the cosmetic and personal care industries of Latin America produced quarterly by Rodman Publishing, now known as LA COSMETIX. With the ...
Analysts warm to Kao's sales despite profit drop.(International)(Financial report)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * JAPAN: Although Kao Corp.'s profit edged down in the April-December term due to higher material costs, analysts are giving a thumbs up to the firm's solid domestic sales of personal care and consumer goods. Kao reported a 2% year-on-year decline in operating profit to $900 ...
Unilever's second rainwater harvesting plan in India.(International)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * INDIA: Greening Barrens is Hindustan Unilever Ltd.'s new corporate social responsibility program at Mandka Village in Vidarbha, reported The Hindu Business Line. According to the The Hindu Business Line, this is the second rainwater-harvesting project undertaken by Hindustan ...
Cologne gains traction among men in Japan.(International)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * JAPAN: A Nikkei Weekly point-of-sale (POS) survey shows Unilever's new brands rank first through third among top 10 bestsellers as young men grow concerned about body odor. While long-established brands tend to be the bestsellers, Unilever Japan's new Axe jumped to the top due to a ...
Henkel aims to boost presence in India.(International)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * INDIA: Henkel India says its latest initiative, "May I Help You?", aims to build the brand by making the corporate identity more visible. Trained assistants will aid customers to shop around the store and provide advice on the category ...
Shiseido creates novel hyaluronic acid molecule.(International)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * JAPAN: Shiseido Co. has developed technology for producing hyaluronic acid with less than one-1,000th the molecular weight of conventional products, according to Nikkei Weekly. The supershort hyaluronic acid molecule has two repeats of glucuronic acid and glucosamine and a ...
NHT holds ceremony in Taiwan.(International)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * TAIWAN: International direct selling company Natural Health Trends Corp. (NHT) held an annual recognition ceremony on Jan. 12 to celebrate last year's outstanding sales performance. About 600 guests ...
Redken revamps website, adds content and tools.(The 'Net Works)(Website overview)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Redken's new website for Salon Professionals contains exclusive information, tools and resources to help salon professionals grow their business. When salon professionals log on to the website, their information is saved to their "My Redken" section enabling salon professionals to ...
Lorac rolls out duo with highlighter, liner.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Lorac On Screen Duo ($24) is a powder highlighter and cream eyeshadow/liner all-in-one product. In the swivel top compartment, a silky smooth powder shadow with white lily extract allows you to build coverage while leaving an ...
M.A.C Cosmetics rolled out its highly anticipated limited edition Fafi collection.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... M.A.C Cosmetics rolled out its highly anticipated limited edition Fafi collection. The graphic expression of French graffiti artist Fafi comes alive in shades sparked with colorful pearl. Highlights of the collection ...
Male grooming is a rapidly growing sector of the global personal care market.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Male grooming is a rapidly growing sector of the global personal care market. In response to this trend, Cosmetochem has launched a new set of four ...
Prestige lightens up for Spring 2008 with its new Liquid Glitter Precision Eyeliner ($5.25).(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Prestige lightens up for Spring 2008 with its new Liquid Glitter Precision Eyeliner ($5.25). The illuminating fluid liner is a fun, ...
St. Ives introduced a new Warming Scrub ($7), created as a one-step cleansing product to reduce the appearance of pores.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... St. Ives introduced a new Warming Scrub ($7), created as a one-step cleansing product to reduce the appearance of pores. Its gentle all-natural exfoliants remove dead, dry skin cells, while the mild cleanser lathers into a ...
The beauty of the season radiates from Zoya's latest collection, Blissful.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... The beauty of the season radiates from Zoya's latest collection, Blissful. The six shades enhance natural beauties of every age and skin tone. The collection features Miley, a sheer lilac cream; Laurie, a sheer pink cream; Lulu, ...
Avon's anew ultimate age repair eye system dual eye cream & concentrated flixir launches this month.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Avon's Anew Ultimate Age Repair Eye System Dual Eye Cream & Concentrated Elixir launches this month. It is said to be the ...
Tocca pays homage to Sephora's 10-year anniversary with a new exclusive version of its iconic Candele da Viaggio.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Tocca pays homage to Sephora's 10-year anniversary with a new exclusive version of its iconic Candele da Viaggio. The ...
Sweet Grass Farm, a New Hampshire-based manufacturer of all-natural hand cut soaps and a variety of herbal home and body products, added some new products to its Farmhouse Home Care line--Farmhouse Triple Milled Soap.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Sweet Grass Farm, a New Hampshire-based manufacturer of all-natural hand cut soaps and a variety of herbal home and body products, added some new products to its Farmhouse ...
Kiehl's, the venerable New York-based purveyor of quality skin and hair care, is introducing a formula inspired by its classic Ultra Facial Moisturizer--Ultra Facial Toner.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Kiehl's, the venerable New York-based purveyor of quality skin and hair care, is introducing a formula inspired by its classic Ultra Facial ...
Mary Kay introduces its new mineral powder foundation, offering the coverage of a foundation with the comfort of a silky powder.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Mary Kay introduces its new mineral powder foundation, offering the coverage of a foundation with the comfort of a silky powder. A mineral formula provides long-lasting, lightweight ...
Pucker up and prevent dry and chapped lips with Mundo Vegan Lip Balm ($6), an all-natural way to keep lips moisturized.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Pucker up and prevent dry and chapped lips with Mundo Vegan Lip Balm ($6), an all-natural way to keep lips moisturized ....
Guess? is adding a new fragrance to its portfolio for Spring 2008.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Guess? is adding a new fragrance to its portfolio for Spring 2008. It is described as a "dreamy oriental" with top notes of star fruit, grapefruit and ...
Both pop art florals and the famous New York City location were the inspiration for Andy Warhol Union Square, the latest in Bond No. 9's series of collectible Warhol eau de parfum, arriving on counter this month.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Both pop art florals and the famous New York City location were the inspiration for Andy Warhol Union Square, the latest in Bond No. 9's series of collectible Warhol eau de parfum, arriving ...
Excitement is in bloom this spring with OPI's March/April retail promotions available in colorful pre-pack trays designed to fit into the OPI Permanent Promo Center Rack or to be displayed separately throughout the salon to drive impulse purchases.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Excitement is in bloom this spring with OPI's March/April retail promotions available in colorful pre-pack trays designed to fit into ...
A Scent of Scandal's newest hand-poured 100% soy wax candle for Spring 2008 features a spicy blend of crushed cloves, cinnamon sticks and pine needles with orange zests.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... A Scent of Scandal's newest hand-poured 100% soy wax candle for Spring 2008 features a spicy blend of ...
Jo-Sha Wipes are all-natural cleansing swipes that contain soothing essential oils.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Jo-Sha Wipes are all-natural cleansing swipes that contain soothing essential oils. In varieties such as lavender, ...
Surround the home with scent by simply plugging in Slatkin & Co.'s Passionfruit & Guava, Strawberry Patch or Pineapple Mango ScentPort, the newest fragrances for Spring 2008.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Surround the home with scent by simply plugging in Slatkin & Co.'s Passionfruit & Guava, Strawberry Patch ...
Poshe's Super-Fast Drying TopCoat has now eliminated phthalates from its formula.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Poshe's Super-Fast Drying TopCoat has now eliminated phthalates from its formula. The product dries to the touch in 60 seconds and ...
Crystalgen Labs.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Crystalgen Labs announces a new liquid nail protein called Crystalgen Nails. The active ...
Restore and balance the skin to a smooth, silky softness with Pangea Organics' Egyptian Geranium with Adzuki Bean & Cranberry Facial Scrub ($33).(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Restore and balance the skin to a smooth, silky softness with Pangea Organics' Egyptian Geranium with Adzuki Bean & Cranberry Facial Scrub ($33). This new scrub combines organic adzuki and ...
Reminiscent of the casual, fresh scents from the home and garden, Chesapeake Bay Candle introduces Pure & Natural, an organic, homespun fragrance collection with a soy wax blend and lead-free cotton wicks.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Reminiscent of the casual, fresh scents from the home and garden, Chesapeake Bay Candle introduces Pure & Natural, an ...
Three Custom Color's new Peacock Eyeshadow ($19.50) is a festive, sparkly teal flecked with glittering diamond-like shimmer.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Three Custom Color's new Peacock Eyeshadow ($19.50) is a festive, sparkly teal flecked with glittering diamond-like shimmer. The new eyeshadow makes its debut at the Makeup Show in Miami this month, along ...
The Lippmann Collection added two new nail polish shades--Dream a Little Dream of Me ($15), a shimmery cupcake-frosting pink, and Don't Call Me Baby ($15), a sparkling watermelon pink named for the Madison Avenue song.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... The Lippmann Collection added two new nail polish shades--Dream a Little Dream of Me ($15), a shimmery cupcake-frosting pink, ...
Carita products has partnered with The Willard InterContinental of Washington, D.C.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Carita products has partnered with The Willard InterContinental of Washington, D.C. The hand-selected collection of Carita products and treatments in the ...
New cosmetics company On10 launched its first collection, a line of lip balms inspired by the scents, flavors and vintage artwork of classic candy and beverage icons The Hershey Company, Dr Pepper and Schweppes Ginger Ale, at Sephora last month.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... New cosmetics company On10 launched its first collection, a line of lip balms inspired by the scents, flavors and vintage artwork of ...
A new front in the fragrance industry is blowing in from New England as Yankee Candle Company introduces the Yankee Candle Fragrance Fan, a portable scent diffuser.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... A new front in the fragrance industry is blowing in from New England as Yankee Candle Company introduces the Yankee Candle Fragrance Fan, a portable scent diffuser. Designed to look just like Yankee Candle's Housewarmer Jar, the ...
Burt's Bees latest innovation is the new Super Shiny Lip Gloss, a 100% natural formula that drenches lips in moisture and beautiful, sheer color.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Burt's Bees latest innovation is the new Super Shiny Lip Gloss, a 100% natural formula that drenches lips in moisture and beautiful, sheer color. Naturally flavored with citrus essential oils for ...
Extension specialists Uptown Girl recently opened a one-stop shop for the hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows in New York City.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Extension specialists Uptown Girl recently opened a one-stop shop for the hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows in New York City. Star stylists Frank Arcabascio and Alex Cohen, famous for working with the ...
Cate Blanchett discovered SK-II truly by chance seven years ago when a makeup artist friend gave her products from the line.(Marketing News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Cate Blanchett discovered SK-II truly by chance seven years ago when a makeup artist friend gave her products from the line. She immediately began using them and saw a change in her skin. Now she is the namesake of the new Cate's Essentials Collection ($250) includes Facial Treatment ...
Photoprotective cosmetic is patented by L'Oreal.(Patent Review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Patent No. US 7,326,407 B2: L'Oreal Paris, France has patented a topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological composition suited for the UV-photoprotection of human ...
Procter & Gamble patents detergent composition.(Patent Review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Patent No. US 7,326,676 B2: An aqueous liquid laundry detergent composition suitable for cleaning and imparting fabric ...
Dow patents topical acne medication.(Patent Review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Patent No. US 7,326,408 B2: A method for increasing the compliance in the use of topical sunscreens comprising a photostable, chemically stable and physically stable formulation for topical application to the skin for treating acne vulgaris and protecting skin from the harmful effects of ...
Unilever patents cosmetic composition.(Patent Review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Patent No. US 7,329,403 B2: A cosmetic composition in the form of an anhydrous soft solid, comprising at least 60% by weight in total of a ...
Kegel LLC patents household cleaning composition.(Patent Review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Patent No. US 7,326,674 B2: A cleaning composition comprising a mixture including: sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, an alkali metal alkylbenzene sulfonate, an ingredient selected from the group consisting of a trialkyl glycol monoalkyl ether, limonene and mixtures ...
Wella patents keratin brightening method.(Patent Review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Patent No. US 7,326,254 B2: A ready-to-use agent for the simultaneous ...
LycoRed awarded patent for skin proctectant.(Patent Review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * IP Australia granted patent protection to LycoRed Ltd. for an invention in the field of skin care. The innovation is a carotenoid composition of lycopene, phytoene, phytofluene and optionally vitamin E that protects the skin from the damaging effects of UV radiation. The novelty of this ...
A call for green chemistry.(Regulations)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * The California Environmental Protection Agency's Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has released a report outlining recommendations for reducing toxic chemicals in products. The report constitutes the first phase of complying with the state's Green Chemistry Initiative. The ...
PCPC fights misinformation about cosmetic ingredients.(Gleams & Notions)
Mar 01, 2008; ... AT THE END OF 2007, the CTFA changed its name to the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC). Its new website, www.cosmeticsinfo. org, gives consumers access to safety information about cosmetic ingredients and the science behind personal care products. The site contains information on 13 ...
Slow, but steady growth for men's grooming.(EuroTrends)
Mar 01, 2008; ... ALTHOUGH THERE HAS BEEN a surge of new products into the men's grooming market and lots of interest, the category is far from posting the exponential growth that was fore cast. And while Germany and France have bucked the male grooming trend with earnest and Spain has also posted ...
Why Yves Saint Laurent is a good for L'Oreal.(News & Opinion from the Old World)
Mar 01, 2008; ... L'OREAL'S PENDING $1.68 billion acquisition of YSL Beaute shows what trade buyers can do when they make their minds up. It is certainly a lot of money in anyone's language, especially at a time when most of the world's financial pundits are forecasting doom and gloom. So why might this be ...
Magazine & retail store set a new pace for beauty.(The Grayson Report)
Mar 01, 2008; ... AS WE WANDERED into a shop in Boca Raton the first thought was L of serendipity. Here is a definition as provided by Wikipedia: The discovery of something by accident while investigating something quite different. For example, finding a biological culture "ruined" by mould, and discovering ...
On the road toward green: part I: cosmetic manufacturers face a long, arduous journey in their quest to develop environmentally-preferable products. Here's a roadmap to get going.
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THIS IS YET ANOTHER article on the eco-friendly movement known as green. Last year, was a year that raised everyone's awareness of green. It's been discussed, talked about, or mentioned in all information media from word of mouth to TV, radio, newspapers, ...
The physical chemistry of cosmetic formulations: formulation is the meticulous balance of all ingredients in a single physical entity. The author provides some guidance on how to create effective and esthetically-pleasing cosmetic products.
Mar 01, 2008; ... COSMETIC PRODUCTS are composed of multiple ingredients of different physicochemical properties. In the process of formulation, all ingredients lose their intrinsic identity. In one sense, the basic philosophy of cosmetics formulation is as same as that of cooking gourmet foods. Formulation ...
Extra strength: the latest antiperspirants and deodorants fight to the finish.
Mar 01, 2008; ... A SWARM OF TEENAGERS and mothers gravitated toward the Weleda booth at a recent "green spa" event. Spraying, sniffing and asking "does it really work?" the crowd grilled the Swiss organic body care company's communications manager, Jennifer Barckley, about the three different deodorant ...