Household & Personal Products Industry back issues from September 2008:
West looks East for growth.(Editor's Page)
Sep 01, 2008; ... ESTEE LAUDER'S recent purchase of a minority stake in Forest Essentials (see International News, p. 26), underscores the household and personal product industry's growing interest in India, especially their interest in the benefits of Ayurveda--something that HAPPI has been reporting on ...
Correction.(Editor's Page)(Correction notice)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Unilever's corporate sales as reported in The International Top 30 ...
Skin Rx: Renee Rouleau's prescription for great skin.(Online at Happi.com)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Early in her 20-year career, skin care expert and esthetician Renee Rouleau recognized that the tried and true, one-size-fits-all approach to skin care probably wasn't the best approach. After all, not all skin types fall into the generic categories of dry, normal and oily. To that end, ...
Lumar of Beverly Hills rolls out aphrodisiac, an ancient elixir of love.(Online at Happi.com)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * In the eyes of the ancients, perfumed oils and balms were highly sought-after treasures that epitomized luxury and prestige. These early fragrances were characterized by lush florals, heady spices and exotic oils. Aphrodisiac, a fragrance from niche fragrance manufacturer and ...
Frill-free clean logic bath and body products fuse minimalism with functionality.(Online at Happi.com)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * At first glance, the packaging for Clean Logic bath and body products seems to be missing something. Flash graphics, bold text--nope. In fact, the packaging is purposefully characterized by a surprising amount of blank space that, according to the company's Emilio Smeke, vice ...
New Horizons Conference is Oct. 19-22 Colorado: CSPA event to address technologies, emerging issues in cleaning.(News Front)(Conference news)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Industry professionals will gather in academic environment to learn more about the latest technologies and discuss the challenges of emerging issues in household cleaning at the The New Horizons Conference, which will be held Oct. 19-22 at the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center in ...
Will HBA consumers trade down in sluggish economy?(News Front)
Sep 01, 2008 ... According to Euromonitor International's new global strategy briefing, "25 Global Consumer Trends for 2008," the current state of the world's economy is causing the development of a consumer concept called "My Economy." Troubled by a cloud of uncertainty, consumers in 2008 are ...
Broad spectrum spray sunscreen from Hallstar.(Formulary)
Sep 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. ...
J&J acquires China's Dabao Cosmetics Co. Ltd.(International)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * CHINA: Johnson & Johnson (China) Investment Co., Ltd. has acquired Beijing Dabao Cosmetics Co., Ltd., which touts a wide range of personal care brands in the country, including brands such as Sod Milk, Beauty Day Cream and Sod Protein Milk. "Dabao is a successful brand in the ...
Lion Corp. commits to 'Eco First' Program.(International)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * JAPAN: In response to the Eco First Program being promoted by the Ministry of the Environment, Lion Corp. has unveiled its medium- to long-term environmental protection goals, which stress environment-friendly products as part of Lion's "Eco First Commitment" to the Minister of the ...
Lauder takes stake in Forest Essentials.(International)(Company overview)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * INDIA: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has purchased a minority stake in Forest Essentials, a privately held Indian company that manufactures, markets and sells beauty products based on Ayurvedic formulations. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Forest Essentials, which ...
Paris to host 20th anniversary In-Cosmetics show.(International)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * FRANCE: Mark your calendars! In-Cosmetics will celebrate its 20th anniversary in Paris, Porte de Versailles, April 13-15, 2010. The first In-Cosmetics, held in 1990 in Birmingham, UK attracted 900 visitors ...
Revlon sheds non-core brands in Brazil.(International)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * BRAZIL: Revlon, Inc. has sold its subsidiary Ceil Comercio E Distribuidora Ltda. to Hypermarcas, S.A., a Brazilian diversified consumer products corporation. The deal included Bozzano, a men's hair care and shaving line, and certain other non-core brands in the Brazilian market. The ...
Cosmoprof Asia is Nov. 12-14.(International)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * HONG KONG: Cosmoprof Asia will be held Nov. 12-14 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center. The show will cover 48,000 square meters with exhibitors from 40 countries and regions as well as 17 national and group pavilions. Show organizers expect 40,000 visitors from approximately ...
Cognis sells stake in Oleochemical JV.(International)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * SINGAPORE: Cognis has sold its 50% stake in Cognis Oleochemicals, a joint venture with Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd, to PTT Chemical International Private Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of PTT Chemical Public Company Limited. The deal was valued at approximately $152 million in cash. ...
NPD launches BeautyTrends service in Spain.(International)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * SPAIN: The NPD Group Inc. has launched its BeautyTrends panel in Spain to measure the prestige beauty market through retail sell-through data. NPD BeautyTrends and IRI InfoScan have also joined efforts to offer the most comprehensive vision of the Spanish beauty market, prestige beauty ...
Smaller packages, same price for detergents.(International)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * JAPAN: Leading detergent makers are embarking on changes that effectively raise prices of their powder detergent products. According to reports, Procter & Gamble Japan KK will maintain the price of its Bold detergent but will cut it by 100g a package to 1kg starting with ...
Laboratoires Serobiologiques to present at in-cosmetics.(International)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * INDIA: At In-Cosmetics India 2008, which will be held Sept. 17-18 in Mumbai, Cognis Care Chemicals and Laboratoires Serobiologiques (LS) will present a variety of natural-based personal care and home care ingredients that are in line with the Green Chemical Solutions classification ...
Boots inks deal in India, adds summer No. 7 range in Dubai.(International)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * INDIA: Boots Company has inked a deal with Reliance Retail (RRL) to enter India's health and wellness market. The two firms have formed a JV for wholesale business and will operate stores through a franchisee agreement. In other news, Boots has unveiled ...
Good weather boosts Godrej's Keyline sales.(International)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * UNITED KINGDOM, Sunny weather in the British Isles has led UK-based Keyline Brands, owned by India's Godrej Group, to grow more than 60% this year. Products such as Perspirex antiperspirant and P-20 sun care have been doing well, primarily due to the absence of UK's typical gray weather ....
Singapore to host In-Cosmetics Asia 2009.(International)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * SINGAPORE: In-Cosmetics has announced details of its 2009 show in Asia as well as a new collaboration with the IFSCC's 2009 Conference. In keeping with its tradition of rotating around Asia--including Bangkok this November--the next In-Cosmetics Asia event will be held at the Singapore ...
Kaya opens eighth skin clinic.(International)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Kaya Skin Clinic, an international chain of skin clinics, has opened a new branch in the Al Buhaira Corniche, Sharjah. The new spot, Kaya Skin ...
Deodorizing composition patented by S.C. Johnson.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Patent No. US 7,407,922 B2 S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. has patented a solid deodorizing composition. It consists, by weight, of 0.5-2.5% of a map odor counteractant selected from amyl cinnamaldehyde, benzophenone, benzyl benzoate, benzyl isoeugenol, benzyl phenyl acetate, benzyl salicylate, ...
In-grown hair prevention.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Patent No. US 7,404,949 B2 Unilever has been awarded a method of overcoming in-grown hair. It is comprised of a cosmetic composition that includes, by weight, 0.1-30% malonic acid ...
P&G patents antiperspirant compositions.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Patent No. US 7,404,946 B2 P&G has been awarded a patent covering antiperspirant methods and compositions. This anhydrous, antiperspirant composition is comprised of a skin-adhering system comprising, a skin-adhering polymer, one or more volatile solvents, antiperspirant active and a ...
Hair treatment lotion.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Patent No. US 7,404,947 B2 Le Plane Di Lama, Mocogno, Italy, has been awarded a U.S. patent for a hair treatment lotion. It ...
Antimicrobial agents.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * U.S. Patent No. 7,407,940 Helix BioMedix, Inc., a Bothell, WA maker of boactive peptides, has been awarded a patent that covers a family of hexapeptide antimicrobial agents, including HB1345, for use as broad spectrum topical anti-infectives. HB1345 will be ...
Remover for transfer-resistant makeup.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Patent No. US 7,404,966 B2 Procter & Gamble has patented a method for removing transfer resistant makeup. It entails applying a safe and effective amount of a makeup-removing composition that contains 0.1-30% of a non-spherical crosslinked siloxane elastomer having a particle size ...
Multi-use fabric care.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Patent No. US 7,405,191 B2 Unilever has patented a process for making a cast matrix solid or semi-solid multiple use fabric care article for a tumble dryer. The process entails creating a mixture that contains approximately 25% of an anionic ...
Packaged detergent.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Patent No. US 7,407,923 B2 Reckitt Benckiser has been awarded a patent covering a packaged detergent composition. The composition is comprised of a container that at least partly disintegrates in an aqueous environment. The container has a compartment. The detergent composition has two ...
DeWolf Chemical revamps website.(The 'Net Works)
Sep 01, 2008 ... DeWolf Chemical has completed a full revision of its website to address the continued interest and growth in green technology in the personal care, household and institutional and industrial markets. ...
Floratech launches 'iLabel'.(The 'Net Works)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Floratech, an international supplier of botanical raw materials to the cosmetic, personal care and pharmaceutical industries, has launched a new online information resource, iLabel. According to the company, iLabel provides web-based access to Floratech ingredient information ...
New website to rate natural ingredients.(The 'Net Works)(Website overview)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Green Star Products is rolling out a new website, www.greenstarproducts.org, which will allow formulators and chemical manufacturers to rate the "greenness" or naturalness of their ingredients. GreenStarProducts.org is a non-profit website that allows the manufacturer or ...
Murad Professional line launches interactive site.(The 'Net Works)(Website overview)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The new Murad Professional line has a brand new home on the Internet, www.muradprofessional.com. The new website educates viewers on the benefits of Murad ...
Revlon taps actress Connelly as spokesperson.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Revlon, Inc. has signed Academy Award winning actress Jennifer Connelly to represent the Revlon brand. Ms. Connelly joins the brand's current roster of celebrity spokesmodels that includes Halle Berry, Jessica Alba, Beau Garrett and Elle Macpherson. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Swiffer is taking on the wood care category with the launch of a new line of products endorsed by the National Wood Flooring Association.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Swiffer is taking on the wood care category with the launch of a new line of products endorsed by the National Wood Flooring Association. In addition, P&G says Swifter is first in the category to be available in scents beyond traditional citrus. Swifter Dust & Shine--which sprays in a ...
Pink Grapefruit and Go Naked are the scent variants available in new Smarty Dish, Method's new non-toxic dishwasher detergent.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Pink Grapefruit and Go Naked are the scent variants available in new Smarty Dish, Method's new non-toxic dishwasher detergent. Sold in pre-measured doses ...
Bye-bye "bad" polish.
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Bye-bye "bad" polish. Butter London, recently partnered with website www.BrandHabit on the Turn in Your Toxins campaign. During the campaign customers were able to "turn in their toxins"--aka standard nail polishes--to participating Butter London stores and fashion boutiques. Each ...
Coty Inc. has unveiled La Voce by Renee Fleming, a new limited edition prestige scent honoring Metropolitan Opera star soprano, Renee Fleming.
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Coty Inc. has unveiled La Voce by Renee Fleming, a new limited edition prestige scent honoring Metropolitan Opera star soprano, Renee Fleming. Coty will donate proceeds from sale of the fragrance to the Metropolitan Opera. The fragrance's debut will coincide with the Metropolitan Opera's ...
Ta-tas Brand Clothing is now touting Boob Lube soap in liquid and bar form designed to help women perform self breast exams.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Ta-tas Brand Clothing is now touting Boob Lube soap in liquid and bar form designed to help women perform self breast exams. Designed by Julia Fikse, designer and founder of Ta-tas Brand Clothing, Boob Lube is a ...
Emporio Armani has tapped actor Josh Hartnett as the face of Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men, its new fragrance that launches this month.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Emporio Armani has tapped actor Josh Hartnett as the face of Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men, its new fragrance that launches this month. The hunky star of "Pearl Harbor" and "Black Hawk Down," is the first male celebrity for ...
Tom's of Maine has a new line of Sensitive Care aluminum-free deodorants.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Tom's of Maine has a new line of Sensitive Care aluminum-free deodorants. The patent-pending product is available in three variants: bay-lime, cucumber-grapefruit and fragrance-free. In keeping with its long history and commitment to sustainable business practices, Tom's is using an ...
L'Oreal says it did not lighten Beyonce's skin tone in a Feria hair color advertisement that is set to run in the September issues of Elle, Allure and Essence magazines.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * L'Oreal says it did not lighten Beyonce's skin tone in a Feria hair color advertisement that is set to run in the September issues of Elle, Allure and Essence magazines. In a ...
Dyna Tabs LLC's Dyna Doo hair styling tabs provide strong control, add incredible texture and control and color to hair.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Dyna Tabs LLC's Dyna Doo hair styling tabs provide strong control, add incredible texture and control and color to hair. Available in eight fragrant colors that add ...
IS Clinical, an exclusive skin care brand by Innovative Skin Care, has created a new skin care line under the IS Clinical banner.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * IS Clinical, an exclusive skin care brand by Innovative Skin Care, has created a new skin care line under the IS Clinical banner. New Advance+ features L-ascorbic acid technology, which offers time-released, continuous delivery to cells, providing a more efficient and effective form of ...
Joico's K-Pak Waves offers a unique, reconstructive approach to texture, producing healthy, shiny, frizz-free curls and waves for every hair type.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Joico's K-Pak Waves offers a unique, reconstructive approach to texture, producing healthy, shiny, frizz-free curls and waves for every hair type. The line is formulated with Quadramine Complex, which features negatively- and positively-charged human hair keratin proteins that adhere to ...
Redken has reformulated and relaunched its Blonding Gels line as Fashion Gels Blonde Series.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Redken has reformulated and relaunched its Blonding Gels line as Fashion Gels Blonde Series. The revamped product line, which provides blonde in a single process, also includes new shade that delivers a warm, balanced gold tone. "We reformulated Blonding Gels as Fashion Gels ...
Neutrogena hosted the first Mr. & Miss Sun Fresh Miami 2008 competition during Miami's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim July 18-21.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Neutrogena hosted the first Mr. & Miss Sun Fresh Miami 2008 competition during Miami's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim July 18-21. Two local winners were granted the coveted titles of Mr. & Miss Sun Fresh Miami 2008. Celebrity fashion and beauty industry leaders served as judges and ...
Actress Leslie Bibb is the newest face to represent Almay.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Actress Leslie Bibb is the newest face to represent Almay. In her new role, she will promote new and existing cosmetics collections and will appear in global multi-media campaigns that include television, print, in-store and Internet placements. Ms. Bibb was discovered in 1990 on the ...
St. Tropez has been nominated as a "Brand to Watch" in Superbrands 2008/09, Superbrands 2008/09, which enlists independent research and expert and consumer opinion to identify the UK's leading brands, which are published in an annual Top 500 list online and in the national media.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * St. Tropez has been nominated as a "Brand to Watch" in Superbrands 2008/09, which enlists independent research and expert and consumer opinion to identify the UK's leading brands, which are published in an annual Top 500 list online and in the national media. Brands to watch are ...
To coincide with its sponsorship of the July 16 edition of Bravo's hair styling reality competition "Shear Genius," Nexxus Salon Hair Care held the Nexxus Hairdo How To contest, in which a viewer with the best four-step hairdo would win a trip to join the cast for the "Shear Genius" finale viewing party in New York City.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * To coincide with its sponsorship of the July 16 edition of Bravo's hair styling reality competition "Shear Genius," Nexxus Salon Hair Care held the Nexxus Hairdo How To contest, in ...
Amway Global will soon embark on a North American tour of mobile brand tour to increase consumer awareness of its two flagship brands, including Artistry skin care and cosmetics.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Amway Global will soon embark on a North American tour of mobile brand tour to increase consumer awareness of its two flagship brands, including Artistry skin care and cosmetics. The tour--whch kicks off Oct. I in support of Amway's sponsorship of "Tina Turner Live in Concert" will ...
Bodyography has added two new peach and pink blusher shades: enchanted and calypso.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Bodyography has added two new peach and pink blusher shades: enchanted and calypso. The products restore skin to reduce and prevent the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and crow's feet, according to ...
A sale of epic proportions needs a big time cleaner, and Mr. Clean came to the rescue.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * A sale of epic proportions needs a big time cleaner, and Mr. Clean came to the rescue. The P&G brand served as the official cleaner of the World's Longest Yard Sale, the 21st annual event that stretches630 miles from Ohio to Alabama. On Aug. 8-9, Mr. Clean Cleaning ...
Users can vaccinate their skin against aging with Murad's new anti-aging facial, IP5 Illuminating Peel.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Users can vaccinate their skin against aging with Murad's new anti-aging facial, IP5 Illuminating Peel. Designed to stimulate natural immune responses against age related degradation, IP5 Illuminating Peel combines the Immuno-Skin Complex, featuring immune modulators to encourage ...
She's played some memorable and award-winning roles, including Aurora Greenway in "Terms of Endearment.".(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * She's played some memorable and award-winning roles, including Aurora Greenway in "Terms of Endearment." Now actress Shirley MacLaine is taking on the role of Coco Chanel in an ...
Johnson & Johnson Healthcare has unveiled new formulation of its Rembrandt Intense Stain and Canker Sore toothpastes.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Johnson & Johnson Healthcare has unveiled new formulation of its Rembrandt Intense Stain and Canker Sore toothpastes. These premium whitening toothpastes are enhanced with a unique blend of high-performance micro-polishing particles and fluoride and are sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) free, ...
To launch its exclusive French-inspired mineral makeup line Femme Couture, Sally Beauty held an online contest Aug 13-26 with a trip for two to Las Vegas as the grand prize.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * To launch its exclusive French-inspired mineral makeup line Femme Couture, Sally Beauty held an online contest Aug 13-26 with a trip for two to Las Vegas as the grand prize. Ten winners were offered a ...
Obagi Medical Products, Inc. announced the results of an in vitro study of its Obagi Professional-C and Obagi-C Rx Serums at the American Academy of Dermatology's Summer Academy Meeting in Chicago in July.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Obagi Medical Products, Inc. announced the results of an in vitro study of its Obagi Professional-C and Obagi-C Rx Serums at the American Academy of Dermatology's Summer Academy Meeting in Chicago in July. The data showed that Obagi-C Rx Serum (4% hydroquinone, 10% L-ascorbic acid) ...
Retailer Maurices, part of Dressbarn, Inc., has introduced its first perfume.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Retailer Maurices, part of Dressbarn, Inc., has introduced its first perfume. Sass-itude features luscious green apple and tropical fruits paired with raspberry and warm vanilla. According to Lisa Rhodes, executive vice president and chief ...
On Aug. 9, Luster Products, Inc. hit the road on the Beauty & Innovation Tour, a six-city tour during which the company's design team will provide complimentary hair consultations to consumers.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * On Aug. 9, Luster Products, Inc. hit the road on the Beauty & Innovation Tour, a six-city tour during which the company's design team will provide complimentary hair consultations to consumers. Luster will also provide mini-beauty/style makeovers, along with free products samples on its ...
SDA, CSPA blast findings on fabric care, fresheners.(Regulations)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Research challenging the safety of ingredients in fabric care and air freshener products is deceptive and raises false fears about products that have a long record of safety and effectiveness, according to two reports from The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) and Consumer Specialty ...
CSPA sets up website for annual meeting.(Regulations)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Mark your calendars now and save the dates for the CSPA's 95th Annual Meeting Dec. 7-11 at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale, FL. According to the CSPA, the meeting's theme "Learning from the Past and Preparing for the Future," will build on the ...
Try these novel emulsifiers in your skin care formula.(Gleams & Notions)
Sep 01, 2008; ... KEMIRA SPECIALTY, INC., Northvale, NJ, has created Kemira NanoGel, an ingredient that produces a nanoemulsion at room temperature using only a blade propeller or even a spatula. When it is added at three times the amount of any oil or oil-soluble ingredient present, it forms a spontaneous ...
Hair styling sales fall flat in France, Germany & Italy.(EuroTrends)
Sep 01, 2008; ... THE FRENCH, GERMAN and Italian hair styling sectors posted somewhat lackluster performances last year, with most areas recording a dip in both volume and value terms. After a gain in 2006, sales in France last year slipped back to their dishevelled state. Results from industry ...