Cosmetics contribute to women’s health problems costing Europe more than $1billion
Chemicals found in cosmetics that have caused women’s reproductive health issues are said to have cost Europe’s economy more than $1billion. Problems occurring from exposure to the endocrine disrupting chemicals include developmental, reproductive, neurological, and...
Burberry leads the way with new Snapchat-driven advertising campaign
Cosmetics brand Burberry has become the first luxury brand to create an advertising campaign on Snapchat’s Discover section, while also being the first brand to use the social media app’s Snapcode in store. The advertising campaign is the first time a company has...
Walgreens: Losing Wall Street edge against rival CVS?
As analysts start to give CVS a more favorable rating on Wall Street, the company’s shares are rising and as a result it’s beginning to close the valuation gap between marketing leader Walgreen. Experts have previously been willing to pay more for potential profits...
PDC Brands purchases Original Additions
Backed by Yellow Wood Partners, PDC Brands has acquired UK brand Original Additions, boosting its growing portfolio of portfolio of beauty, personal care and wellness brands. Original Additions owns three leading brands; Eylure London, Elegant Touch and Salon System....
Reckitt Benckiser CEO pay soars following share price rise
Rakesh Kapoor, CEO of personal care giant Reckitt Benckiser, received double his pay packet over the past year, reaching £23 million thanks to the firm’s share price helping his share-based bonus. The soaring pay rise puts Kapoor as one of the most well paid CEOs in...
Palm oil pledge: Unilever cancels its contract with IOI Group over deforestation
Unilever has cancelled its contract with Malaysian palm oil producer and trader IOI Group after the supplier was suspended by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil last week over deforestation and community conflict, according to a report published by edie.net. A...
MGC Pharmaceuticals plans entry to Australian cannabis-based cosmetics market
MGC Pharmaceuticals is planning to enter the burgeoning Australian medicinal cannabis market, according to a report published by AAP. “The medicinal cannabis market in Australia is emerging as one of the most exciting opportunities for Australian patients, material...
EU Commission opens consultation on MIT limit in rinse-off cosmetics
The European Commission has opened up the proposed restriction on methylisothiazolinone (MIT) in rinse-off cosmetics to public consultation, according to a report published by Chemical Watch. The proposal, which would introduce a maximum concentration limit of 0.0015...
Benefit Cosmetics to donate UAE brow waxing profits to The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children
San-Francisco-based Benefit Cosmetics has pledged to donate 100 percent of profits from its brow-waxing services in the UAE to The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children in May, according to a report published by Time Out Dubai. The Bold is Beautiful project, as the...
Avon names Bollywood actor Aditi Rao Hydari as brand ambassador in India
Avon has announced the appointment of Aditi Rao Hydari as brand ambassador for its color cosmetics line in India. The popular Bollywood actor will front the direct sales giant’s Avon Color line. “We are thrilled to appoint Aditi as the new face of Avon Color in India....
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