Household & Personal Products Industry back issues from November 2008:
Extraordinary uncertainty?(Editor's Page)
Nov 01, 2008; ... SIX MONTHS AGO, crystal ball gazers were insisting that we'd never see oil below $75 a barrel again. China, they reasoned, was soaking up crude at such an astronomical rate there just wasn't enough oil in the ground to satiate that country's appetite. At press time, a barrel of oil was ...
A new way forward for the IFSCC?(Online at Happi.com)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * As an organization of and for cosmetic chemists, the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) has changed over the years and the purpose of this short article is to provide information about the latest changes that were agreed upon in Barcelona during the 2008 ...
Warmed soy oil for softer skin.(Online at Happi.com)
Nov 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * For 25 years, Michael Goldenberg has been a devoted environmentalist and expert in the controlled heating of precious metals as CEO of Jewelers' Solder Supply Inc. During that time he became convinced that just as gentle, controlled heating increased the ...
Hip hair care from the Netherlands.(Online at Happi.com)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * Because today's hair fashion comes as much from the street as it does the catwalk, the United Haircompany of Amsterdam has launched Doop (pronounced "dope"), a line of ultra-trendy, salon quality hair styling products with a unique, image- driven campaign. This professional line is ...
RapidLash helps build thicker, longer, healthier lashes.(Online at Happi.com)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * In a time when lush lashes usually involve synthetic falsies and glue, skin care expert Robert Trow has developed a product that encourages natural lash and brow growth. RapidLash is a topical formula that's applied to the eyes like ...
U.S. prestige beauty sluggish but stabilizing.(News Front)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * According to new statistics culled by NPD Group, Inc., Port Washington, NY, the U.S. prestige beauty industry is showing signs of stabilizing after a slow start to the year. The total U.S. prestige beauty market (defined by NPD as products sold in U.S. department stores) for the first ...
Are your customers eco-centric or eco-chic?(News Front)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * Not all green customers are created equal. According to new analysis from Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), there is significant disparity in how well environmentally conscious consumers actually follow their convictions by purchasing environmentally friendly products--and those ...
Consumers go online to stretch holiday budget in tough economy.(News Front)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * Late nights spent surfing the internet may help credit-crunched consumers save cash this coming holiday season. According to Burst Media's surveys of more than 3000 internet users ages 18 and older about expected use of the internet for the upcoming holiday season, economic woes quickly ...
Mommy 'n' Me Lavandin Baby Cleansing Wash & Shampoo.(Formulary)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * 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. * For more complete details, readers should contact the suppliers ...
In-cosmetics India draws record crowd in Mumbai.(International)
Nov 01, 2008 ... INDIA: In-Cosmetics India 2008, held Sept. 17-18 in Mumbai, recorded its best attendance since its debut two years ago, with 2,418 unique visitors, a 54% increase over 2007. Visitor satisfaction was at an all-time high, according to show organizers, with 99% of attendees claiming they were ...
P&G to build factory in Urlati, Romania.(International)
Nov 01, 2008 ... ROMANIA: Procter & Gamble plans to invest approximately $88 million in a new factory for personal hygiene products in Urlati, north of Bucharest. According to published reports, ...
Vertellus to increase vitamin B3 production.(International)
Nov 01, 2008 ... CHINA: Vertellus Specialties Inc. will expand its vitamin B3 manufacturing capacity in Nantong, Jiangsu, China, as part of an aggressive plan to increase its presence in the region. The company will build a 3-cyanopyridine production unit at Nantong with capacity of 7,000 metric ...
Symrise sponsors Six Scents to benefits AIDS research.(International)
Nov 01, 2008 ... GERMANY: Symrise sponsored the international "Six Scents" project in which six perfumers worked with fashion designers to create exclusive fragrances. The scents will be sold in the world's most prestigious boutiques and department stores, with proceeds ear- marked for international ...
IFF helps fashion students stir their creative juices.(International)
Nov 01, 2008 ... FRANCE: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) partnered with the Fashion Department of the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs (ENSAD) in Paris to offer the school's final-year fashion students the opportunity to create their own signature fragrances. Nine ENSAD students ...
Zepter to set up JV in India.(International)
Nov 01, 2008 ... INDIA: Zepter International Group, Zurich, plans to set up a direct-sales joint venture company in India. According to a report in the Hindu Business Line, Zoran Vajovic, managing director of Zepter International India Pvt. Ltd., told news ...
Dr. Straetmans expands distribution in Europe.(International)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Biesterfeid Spezialchemie GmbH and Dr. Straetmans GmbH, Hamburg Germany, have inked a distribution partnership for Eastern European countries. Effective Oct. 1, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH, also based ...
Talking washing machine to debut in China.(International)
Nov 01, 2008 ... CHINA: A talking washing machine using voice recognition technology created by Santiaga Technologies Ltd., an Israeli start-up firm, will debut in China in a ...
ASA tells Avon to pull ad.(International)
Nov 01, 2008 ... UNITED KINGDOM: In early October, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)--an independent body set up by the advertising industry to police the content of advertisements, sales promotions and direct marketing in the UK--ordered Avon to cease broadcasting a TV ad for its Anew Clinical ...
L'Oreal to sell Wales site to Fareva.(International)
Nov 01, 2008 ... UNITED KINGDOM: According to a report on WalesOnline, L'Oreal plans to sell its Llantrisant, Wales site to Fareva, a Paris-based beauty products manufacturer. The factory manufactures shampoos, conditioners and styling ...
Cussons readying website for Imperial Leather Skin Bliss.(International)
Nov 01, 2008 ... UNITED KINGDOM: PZ Cussons is developing a website for its new hnperial Leather Skin Bliss moisturizing shower lotion. Cussons has enlisted Code Computerlove to build the ...
Sephora acquires stake in Russia's Ile de Beaute.(International)
Nov 01, 2008 ... RUSSIA: Sephora SA has acquired a 45% stake in the Russian perfumery chain Ile de Beaut6, a move that fits well with the retailer's strategy to expand into markets with strong potential. The accord also gives Sephora the option to become a majority shareholder over time. ...
Framed soap composition patented by Kao Corp.(Patent Review)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * Patent No. U.S. 7,427,585 B2 Kao Corporation, Tokyo, has been awarded a U.S. patent covering a framed soap composition that contains water and the following ingredients: (a) 25-60% of a fatty acid soap containing not greater than 20% of insolubles; (b) 0.1-5% of sodium chloride; (e) ...
L'Oreal patents anhydrous AP stick.(Patent Review)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * U.S. Patent No. 7,425,321 62 L'Oreal S.A., Paris, has patented an anhydrous antiperspirant stick. It is comprised of at least one antiperspirant active agent chosen from aluminum chlorohydrate and its complexes; at least one solidifying ...
Combination dishwashing detergent.(Patent Review)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * U.S. Patent No. 7,424,891 B2 Henkel AG has patented a combination dishwashing product with two liquid cleansers/detergents that are held separately from each other in the packaging. Detergent A is comprised of, by weight 10-75% detergent builder(s); 0.1-10% enzyme(s) and 24.9-89.9% ...
Skin pigmentation reduction.(Patent Review)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * U.S. Patent No. 7,429,391 B2 Access Business Group International LLC, Ada, MI, has been awarded a U.S. patent for a composition that reduces pigmentation in skin. It is comprised of a multiple pigmentation inhibitor that contains at least five ingredients selected from the group ...
Carpet cleaner patented by Reckitt Benckiser.(Patent Review)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * U.S. Patent 7,429,273 B2 A method of cleaning a soiled carpet has been patented by Reckitt Benckiser. It entails adding to the reservoir of a carpet cleaning machine a water soluble product that contains liquid carpet cleaner comprised of a super wetting agent encased in a water soluble ...
LVMH patents non-ethanol perfumes.(Patent Review)
Nov 01, 2008 ... U.S. Patent No. 7,425,529 B1 LVMH Recherche, Paris, has patented a perfume composition free of ethanol or alcohol. It is comprised of a perfume concentrate comprising at least one essential ...
CIR considers 21 assessments.(Regulations)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel considered 21 separate safety assessments at various stages of development during a meeting Sept. 22-23 in Washington, D.C. Eleven final and amended final safety assessments were issued, including a total of 95 individual cosmetic ...
SDA microsite combats cleaning misinformation.(Regulations)
Nov 01, 2008 ... CleaningProductFacts.com, a special microsite with useful, straightforward science-based information on cleaning and fabric care products, has been launched by the Soap and Detergent Association (SDA). Accordign to SDA, the site went live around the time that Green Goes with Everything, a ...
Ajinomoto launches enhanced website.(The 'Net Works)(Website overview)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Ajinomoto U.S.A., Inc.'s Specialty Chemicals Division has redesigned its website at www.ajichem.com. The website showcases new product information, technical data and corporate news. Registered users are able to order samples and download data and literature. "We are excited by ...
BBW launches home fragrance microsite.(The 'Net Works)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Bath and Body Works recently added a home fragrance microsite on its website, www.bathandbodyworks.com. The new microsite enables visitors to take a journey with home fragrance expert Harry Slatkin, where they can see, hear and experience his expertise in home fragrance with the click of a ...
Drom fragrances upgrades site.(The 'Net Works)(Website overview)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The new www.drom.com expresses the company's unique corporate philosophy, a mix of technology and creativity unseen by other fragrance houses, according to Drom. "Our new website is inspired by our passion for the art of perfumery, our ultimate commitment to creativity and the ...
P&G's Downy Total Care is a fashion-forward brand.(Marketing News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * P&G aligns fabric care with fashion with the rollout of Total Care, a line of products that go beyond cleaning to soften and maintain the color and shape of fabric. As part of the launch for new Downy Total Care fabric enhancer, P&G collaborated with Ann Taylor Loft stores to ...
While offering lower consumption of water and energy use, some high efficiency (HE) washing machines develop a common problem--a foul odor that can potentially leave laundry smelling less than fresh, and HE owners less than pleased.(Marketing News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... While offering lower consumption of water and energy use, some high efficiency (HE) washing machines develop a common problem--a foul odor that can potentially leave laundry smelling less than fresh, and HE owners less than pleased. After a few wash cycles, water that has not completely ...
In Lifetime's new reality competition series, "Blush: The Search for the Next Great Make-Up Artist," which premieres this month, contestants will compete for a contract as a professional artist with Max Factor, a cash prize of $100,000 and the opportunity to be the makeup artist for an upcoming In Style photo shoot.(Marketing News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... In Lifetime's new reality competition series, "Blush: The Search for the Next Great Make-Up Artist," which premieres this month, contestants will compete for a contract as a professional artist with Max Factor, a cash prize of $100,000 and the opportunity to be the makeup artist for an ...
The Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign (BCA) embarked on what it called an unprecedented online marketing campaign in partnership with leading media companies and web destinations to connect with new and younger audiences to heighten the awareness of and the education about the importance of the early detection of breast cancer.(Marketing News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign (BCA) embarked on what it called an unprecedented online marketing campaign in partnership with leading media companies and web destinations to connect with new and younger audiences to heighten the awareness of and the education ...
Goody's Family Clothing, a Knoxville, TN-based family apparel retailer with stores in 20 states, has launched the Magnolia Spa personal care line inspired by the storybook southern experience.(Marketing News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Goody's Family Clothing, a Knoxville, TN-based family apparel retailer with stores in 20 states, has launched the Magnolia Spa personal care line inspired by the storybook southern experience. With price points ...
The Guerlain Spa has opened its doors at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.(Marketing News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Guerlain Spa has opened its doors at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. The spa marks the first in a strategic alliance between Guerlain, the luxury hotel chain and Spa Chakra, Inc., with future Guerlain Spas planned for new build Waldorf Astoria hotels and resorts in gateway cities ...
Even at 50, Mr. Clean is looking as good as ever.(Marketing News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Even at 50, Mr. Clean is looking as good as ever. The legendary bald-headed icon has held a place in America's hearts, while the brand often been ahead of the curve, developing innovative products that speak to the public's needs. From the Mr. Clean All-Purpose cleaner to the Mr. Clean ...
GiGi Stone--a company founded by best friends and fellow chemistry majors at North Carolina A&T State University--unveiled its first fine fragrance, Ivy & Pearls eau de parfum, at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority National Convention in July.(Marketing News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... GiGi Stone--a company founded by best friends and fellow chemistry majors at North Carolina A&T State University--unveiled its first fine fragrance, Ivy & Pearls eau de parfum, at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority National Convention in July. Although ...
The Body Shop in the U.S. and Canada recently partnered with The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) to improve the lives of animals worldwide via the Make Yourself Beautiful campaign.(Marketing News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Body Shop in the U.S. and Canada recently partnered with The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) to improve the lives of animals worldwide via the Make Yourself Beautiful campaign. The Body Shop asked the public to sign a petition in support of a Universal Declaration on ...
Last month, Tom's of Maine asked consumers to join in the Natural Challenge, a national program created for people who want to support their health and wellness with natural oral and body care products but have hesitated to try them because they're not sure they'll work as well as conventional brands.(Marketing News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Last month, Tom's of Maine asked consumers to join in the Natural Challenge, a national program created for people who want to support their health and wellness with natural oral and body care products but have hesitated to try them because they're not sure they'll work as well as ...
YSL Beaute and Brickfish are searching for consumer-designed, gallery-worthy YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick-inspired pieces of art.(Marketing News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... YSL Beaute and Brickfish are searching for consumer-designed, gallery-worthy YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick-inspired pieces of art. An expert panel from YSL Beaute will select their favorite, and the winner will receive a trip to New York City for two to have their makeup done by YSL makeup ...
Skintimate has joined forces with Whitney Port, a TV personality and up-and-coming Los Angeles fashion designer, to launch a microsite that serves as a resource for everyday beauty and shaving advice.(Marketing News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Skintimate has joined forces with Whitney Port, a TV personality and up-and-coming Los Angeles fashion designer, to launch a microsite that serves as a resource for everyday beauty and shaving advice. At www.skintimatetips.com, first-time shavers can get advice and access daily beauty ...
Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products has reformulated Listerine Agent Cool Blue, its pre-brush mouthrinse that helps children brush better for a cleaner, brighter smile.(Marketing News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products has reformulated Listerine Agent Cool Blue, its pre-brush mouthrinse that helps children brush better for a cleaner, brighter smile. The unique, alcohol-free formulation temporarily tints kids teeth blue so they pay more attention to cleaning their ...
Rocca skin care--a new line from the co-founder of DuWop Cosmetics--made its debut at specialty retailer Apothia at Fred Segal in Los Angeles.(Marketing News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Rocca skin care--a new line from the co-founder of DuWop Cosmetics--made its debut at specialty retailer Apothia at Fred Segal in Los Angeles. Created by Laura DeLuisa-LaRocca, the foundation of the collection is Cellular Gold Complex, made with 24K colloidal gold. The colloidal gold ...
Former football pro Michael Strahan and baseball All-Star Chase Utley are the pitch men for Unilever's new Vaseline Men line of body, face and hand lotions.(Marketing News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Former football pro Michael Strahan and baseball All-Star Chase Utley are the pitch men for Unilever's new Vaseline Men line of body, face and hand lotions. Designed specifically for men, the line has a non-greasy formula that absorbs within 15 seconds, providing instant relief without a ...
A useful, multifunctional cosmetic ingredient.(Gleams & Notions)
Nov 01, 2008; ... WHEN AN INGREDIENT performs more than one function in a formula it serves as a very useful tool for the cosmetic chemist. Multifunctional materials help chemical inventory, likely lower the cost, and certainly simplify the formula. An offering called Hest-18-0 from Global Seven, Franklin, ...
Most markets in Europe have a colorful future.(EuroTrends)
Nov 01, 2008; ... IT HAS BEEN A GOOD YEAR on the color cosmetics front with sales up in all of the Big 5 countries (France, Germany, the UK, Italy and Spain). In particular, Germany and the UK registered very positive growth with gains of 10% and 8.7%, respectively. Taking each country in turn, ...
A privatized boots remains a step ahead of its rivals.(News & Opinion from the Old World)
Nov 01, 2008; ... WHEN ALLIANCE BOOTS executive chairman Stephano Pessina reported his company's first set of financial results as a private business this summer, he said the company had produced some excellent figures. Total revenue had increased by 6.3% and trading profit was up 20.1%. He went on to claim ...
A new role for the CMO? The candidate as a brand.(The Grayson Report)
Nov 01, 2008; ... THE RECENTLY-Concluded U.S. presidential campaign--at press time the election had not taken place--roiled on for two years at a cost of more than $1 billion. Had the campaigns been peopled with marketing advisors, rather than the standard political advisors, perhaps it wouldn't have seemed ...
Using nanotechnology in sun care formulas.(The Sunscreen Filter)
Nov 01, 2008; ... IN PREVIOUS COLUMNS (July and September, 2008), I tackled a number of controversial sun care issues. As a reminder, in today's Information Age, you cannot believe everything you read. Nowadays, anyone can take any sunscreen topic, twist it and use it to promote his or her agenda. Blogging ...
Are multinationals missing the natural movement? Small and mid-sized personal care companies have embraced the natural trend. Meanwhile, large companies only enter the category via acquisitions.
Nov 01, 2008; ... AT FIRST GLANCE, it seems that every company is jumping on the natural products bandwagon, making it the hottest trend in today's beauty markets. But are they? Most natural/organic launches have come from smaller, niche brands, while those from multinationals can probably be counted on one ...
Hair care polymer trends: a close look at recent patent activity reveals increasing emphasis on color, conditioning and styling applications.
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THIS ARTICLE samples recently published patent applications and identifies trends in the use of polymers for hair care. Major trends are directed toward more durable products, from color to conditioning to styling. Innovative approaches to reduce VOCs are ...
Fragrance by design: consumers are still willing to pay for premium fragrances during an economic downturn. Classic and designer-backed scents garner the most interest, and celebrity-driven juices are down, but not out.
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ARE CONSUMERS willing to shell out the spare cash to purchase a premium fragrance during these uncertain economic times? You bet. They're just going about it in a different way. According to Karen Grant, global industry analyst and vice ...
Green without compromise: nearly every personal and household care company is interested in natural solutions for their hair and skin care products or hard surface cleaners. Cognis proposes several ways to create these formulas.
Nov 01, 2008; ... MORE CONSUMERS want to live a "green" lifestyle. But the majority of them will not sacrifice product performance. It is not enough knowing a product comes from natural resources; more importantly, it must satisfy consumer demand for performance. Therefore, one key challenge in the personal ...
Cosmetic chemists meet in Barcelona: more than 1000 cosmetic chemists attended the 25th Congress of the IFSCC. Technical sessions were devoted to active ingredient research, efficacy assessment and trends in formulations.
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MORE THAN 1000 cosmetic chemists from around the world converged on Barcelona last month for the 25th Congress of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC). Attendees said that they were impressed with the level of ...
Getting personal: masculine products and more skin care-like ingredients are on the rise as makers of personal cleansers look to connect with grooming-conscious men and moisture-craving women. But will new products from major brands keep consumers loyal as the economy continues to wobble?(Cover story)
Nov 01, 2008; ... SOAP. IT'S AN EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL for millions of American consumers and it is used multiple times each day to ward off gems. That's the good news for makers of shower gels, bar soaps, body washes and hand cleansers. Yet, even as marketers pitch skin-caring ingredients, add more ...
I&I market update: the economic downturn has consumers trading down when it comes to eating out, and the credit crunch is sure to put a damper on new business startups. But savvy I&I marketers are readjusting their game plans to get through tough times.
Nov 01, 2008; ... FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS. we're in for a bumpy ride. With the U.S. economy in recession, the credit crunch widening into a crisis and unemployment figures growing, there's no doubt that the normally resilient industrial and institutional cleaning market will go through some trying times in ...
I&I market: new ingredients.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Here's a list of new ingredients for the I&I market introduced by suppliers during the past 12 months. To find out more about any of the products listed here, contact the supplier directly at the number provided * BASF Florham Park, NJ Tel: 800-669-BASF ...
SCC Annual Scientific Meeting is Dec. 11-12 New York City.(SCC News)(Conference news)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * The Society for Cosmetic Chemists is now accepting registrations for the 2008 SCC Annual Meeting and Technology Showcase, which will be held Dec. 11-12, 2008 at The New York Hilton. Early registration, which offers $50 off the onsite registration fee, is available through Nov ....
SCC calendar.(SCC News)(Calendar)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Nov. 5: New York Chapter, monthly meeting, The Heldrich Hotel, New Brunswick, NJ. More info: www.nyscc.org Nov. 6: Ontario Chapter, meeting and installation of officers, The Venetian, Vaughan ON. More info: www.ontarioscc.org Nov. 19: Southeast Chapter, officer ...
26th IFSCC abstract deadline is Dec. 31, 2008.(SCC News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * The 25th Congress of the International Federation Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) just concluded in Barcelona, but plans are already well underway for the next IFSCC Conference, which will be held in Melbourne, Oct. 7-9 at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre. The ...
Inter Parfums' sales surge in the third quarter.(Financial News)(Financial report)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * Inter Parfums, Inc.'s net sales for the third quarter rose 21% to a record $123.5 million. For the first nine months of 2008, net sales rose 28% to $345.8 million. Jean Madar, chairman and chief executive officer, noted that third quarter sales by the European-based operations ...
Shiseido merges French and European operations.(Financial News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * Shiseido Co. has merged its European and French subsidiaries into one unit. The move is part of a three-year restructuring plan, according to the company. "Through the merger, Shiseido is seeking to strengthen marketing functions and infrastructure, boost Shiseido brand ...