WWP expands capabilities for cosmetic packaging.(Packaging
News)
World Wide Packaging Inc. (WWP) is adding several new machines to
expand capabilities within its plastic tube division. The expansion
includes a new, state-of-the-art, five-layer coex extruder line . . .
New certified organic lip balm by yes to carrots.(New
Products)
Yes To Carrots recently launched the first USDA-certified organic
lip balm available in drugstores, C Me Smile Lip Butter ($3.69). The
balm joins the company's collection of face, body and hair . . .
New ionic eye mask at Sephora.(New Products)
Wrinkles are instantly smoothed away with a new ionic eye mask
launched by Sephora in its new Brand Power Mask. The mask is based on
Power Paper's Micro-Power Patch technology--the first and the . . .
Polished perfection from Pur Minerals.(New Products)
Pur Minerals helps lighten and brighten any beauty routine with
nature's best ingredients that unleash a polished reflection. The
company's new Mineral Lip Tint SPF 15 ($16.50) features a . . .
SmashBox's Desert Chic turns up the heat.(New
Products)
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Think sizzling summer shades inspired by the Sahara, Mojave and
Arabian deserts--this is the Summer 2008 collection of warm golds,
bronzes and nudes with pops of color from . . .
Sensiva SC 50 new from Schulke.(Supplier's Corner)
Sensiva SC 50 is a new, globally-approved, versatile and
multifunctional additive, as well as a very effective deodorant active,
from Schulke.
According to the company, as an emollient and mild . . .
DCI introduces one-hour skin firming antioxidant.(Supplier's
Corner)
Distinctive Cosmetic Ingredients (DCI) rolled out a new
clinically-tested ingredient, "Instalift Goji," offering
consumers the ability to improve skin firmness within one hour after
application.
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Evonik introduces Tego Cosmo PGA.(Supplier's Corner)
To anticipate the trend toward sustainability, the business line
Care Specialties of Evonik Industries extended its current range of
active ingredients with Tego Cosmo PGA, a polypeptide of the . . .
Mikasa is one-stop shop for cosmetics and
toiletries.(Supplier's Corner)
Mikasa Cosmetics Limited, based in India, offers world-class
services including research, development, packaging and design,
manufacturing and delivery to the personal care industry.
At its . . .
Soy wax offers versatile formulating options.(Supplier's
Corner)
A new soy wax and soy wax blend from Dow Corning offer innovative
formulating alternatives for structure and sensory characteristics,
while providing a naturally-derived substitute for petrolatum. . . .
Cognis achieves certification.(Supplier's Corner)
The nutrition and health strategic business unit at Cognis recently
obtained kosher certification for its PharmaLine products. This range of
oleochemical-derived excipients is suitable for many . . .
Croda's new clear shampoo.(Supplier's Corner)
Croda Inc. has unveiled a new clear shampoo system that not only
delivers conditioning and detangling, but also outperforms current
industry standards, according to the company. Crodafos HCE . . .
Pilisoft LS ideal for sensitive skin.(Supplier's
Corner)
Shaving and depilation are time-consuming procedures that must be
repeated on a regular basis--so it's not surprising that consumers
want solutions that are gentle, quicker to perform and leave . . .
Dow Reichhold's new personal care polymer.(Supplier's
Corner)
Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex recently introduced PolySaf 5600
polymer, a new ingredient for use in personal care products, including
body washes, shampoos and deodorants. Utilizing unique cationic . . .
The Top 50: greener than ever!(The Top 50)(Cover story)
EVERY YEAR WHEN WE PUT TOGETHER The Top 50, our annual look at the
leading U.S.-based companies in the household and personal products
industry, we search for overriding trends that can tie many of . . .
The nutricosmetics market: tasty new snacks and beverages are
addressing beauty concerns. Will this whet the American appetite f
WITH VITAMINS C AND E, BIOTIN, zinc and phytonutrients, Beautiful
nourishes and hydrates the skin. Where can consumers find this new skin
treatment? Try the candy aisle. It's a Dove milk chocolate . . .
It's not natural ... let alone, organic! The Society of
Cosmetic Chemists tackles the weighty issue of natural and organic
mater
WHAT IS NATURAL? Or, for that matter, what is organic? For nearly
20 years, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has grappled with the
issue of what is natural and what isn't. During that time, . . .
Why color matters: international Color Pigments Conference looks
at the important role that color plays in a variety of
industri
COLOR IS A TREMENDOUSLY IMPORTANT aspect of our daily lives, and
there are many challenges ahead for the pigment industry. With that in
mind, the, Color Pigments Manufacturers Association's (CPMA) . . .
SPF: sun protection facts or fictions?(The Sunscreen
Filter)
YOU CAN'T BELIEVE everything you read. Until recently,
information on sun protection has generally made its way from the top
down, passing from industry and academia to the consumer via . . .
Brand proliferation, too much of a good thing?(The Grayson
Report)
IN OUR LAST COLUMN we discussed the proliferation of SKUs for two
of P&Gs brands; Tide, with 87, and Olay, with 117. How far we have
come! Back when we started our marketing careers, it was an . . .
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