Drug & Cosmetic Industry articles from June 1998

Drug & Cosmetic Industry archives from June 1998

From the editor.(cosmetic and beauty care industry trends)
June 1, 1998... With new product launches consistently reflecting the tastes and trends of savvy cosmetics consumers, and the scientific community producing efficacious and environmentally informed results, the cosmetic and personal care industry continues to...

Keeping Posted.(list of cosmetic industry conferences)
June 1, 1998... June JUNE 8-10. The HBA Global Expo will be held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Info: Jack Gonzalez, (201) 346-1400. JUNE 8-10. The Institute for Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences holds a course on...

China Game.(China's direct-selling ban)
June 1, 1998... The arbitrary and capricious decision by the sometimes not terribly friendly bureaucrats in China to ban the direct-selling game in that country came as a profound shock to at least three big cosmetic firms doing business there. Avon, Amway...

Feed Your Face.(nutrition and skin care)
June 1, 1998... If you never really gave the old adage "you are what you eat" much thought, now may be the time to do so. "Nutrition is so important with skin care," states Cheryl Hartshough, a registered and licensed dietician and director of wellness and...

Skin Absorption.(hair dye research results)
June 1, 1998... Disperse blue I (DBI) is an anthraquinone dye used in temporary and semi-permanent hair dye formulations. In studies conducted by the National Toxicology Program it has been shown to be a mutagen and a carcinogen. J.J. Yourick and R.L....

Italian Beauty Market Continues To Mature.(includes related article on a european cosmetic conference)
June 1, 1998... Milan -Boosted by a rebound in consumption, the Italian beauty market grew nearly six percent in 1997 to $6.6 billion (11.6 trillion lire) in retail sales volume, according to Unipro, the association of Italian cosmetic industries. The data...

Trading in Youth: A Look at the Skin Care Industry.
June 1, 1998... Whether it's the Midwest or the Southeast, the Northeast or the West Coast, according to several recent surveys conducted in stores ranging from very upscale department stores and specialty shops to local pharmacies, consumers are all buying...

Professional Hair Care Market Round Up.
June 1, 1998... A booming economy, new products with technological advances and changing demographics have contributed to growth in the professional hair care market. According to Kline & Company's 1997 comprehensive study of the professional market entitled...

A Fragrant Future.(perfume industry trends)
June 1, 1998... "The year 2000 will be spiritual or it will not be," said French author Andre Malraux. As the world prepares for the upcoming millennium with promises of spiritual awakenings, a more balanced life and new dimensions of creativity, consumer...

Concentration, Acidity and Neutralization.(acidity in cosmetics)
June 1, 1998... In the past, aestheticians, dermatologists and other skin care professionals paid little attention to acidity and neutralization. Only cosmetic chemists dealt with acidity and neutralization in cosmetic production or development. Recently alpha...

Keys to Product Quality: SPECIFICATIONS.(production management in cosmetics industry)
June 1, 1998... What is your product actually supposed to look like? It sounds like a simple question with a simple answer - "Here's a sample of it. Make it look like this." Simple enough. Simple enough until something doesn't look exactly the same as your...

MONA Industries.(introduction of Promidium liquid non-ionic surficants)
June 1, 1998... PROMIDIUM is the new class of liquid, non-ionic surfactants from MONA Industries. For use in personal care products, PROMIDIUM features three initial products, PROMIDIUM CC, PROMIDIUM CO, and PROMIDIUM SY, created to impart foam boosting and...

Choose Reader Service No. 240 Advanced Polymer Systems, Inc.(advanced capabilities for dimethicone)
June 1, 1998... A new system from Advanced Polymer Systems, Inc. offers enhanced capabilities for Dimethicone, a silicone fluid with personal care applications. Based on the patented Microsponge entrapment technology, the system uses microscopic particles...

Rynel, Inc.(developer of foam to carry active cosmetic ingredients)
June 1, 1998... Amrel hydrophilic polyurethane foam by Rynel, Inc., is said to be an effective carrier for active ingredients such as fragrances, cleansers and soaps. The company announced increased technical capabilities for loading active ingredients into...

Sederma, Inc.(developer of skin care products)
June 1, 1998... Dermolectine, an herbal glycoprotein used to treat aging skin, is now available from Sederma. Reportedly, in-vivo studies show substantial reductions in wrinkle depth and an increase in summit height, indicating Dermolectine's ability to...

Norman, Fox & Co.(developer of modifier in liquid soap products)
June 1, 1998... Concerns about amides with free diethanolamine are addressed with Norman, Fox & Co.'s two new amides, NORFOX DCSA-N, and NORFOX DGCA. The former is a super amide of whole coconut oil reacted with high purity diethanolamine. Residual catalyst,...

Croda, Inc.(develops wheat proteins for hair and skin care products)
June 1, 1998... TRITISOL XM, a high molecular wheat protein for hair and skin care, is new from Croda. The protein is said to provide both skin-firming and curl enhancing effects. According to Croda, in-vivo studies showed skin treated with a 1% active aqueous...

Supplier Formulations.(ingredients in toiletries)
June 1, 1998... The product formulas displayed here are from producers of raw materials. DCI magazine has printed the formulas for your convenience but can not guarantee performance or safety of the information presented herein. mild shampoo e911-006-1...

I Smell A Lawsuit.(marketing ploys in toiletries industry)
June 1, 1998... In Totowa, New Jersey, Ken Doyle was not as alert as he needed to be. He had been studying hard for the big exam he would be taking in two hours and he would need maximum mental agility to do well. His future lay on the line. If he scored high,...

Package of the month.(Royal Doulton perfume)
June 1, 1998... June's Package of the Month is Doulton, an elegant and sophisticated fragrance created by Royal Doulton, known for its fine crystal and china. Conceived as a fragrance born of a passion for beauty and luxury, Doulton's floriental scent...

Striking Alternative to Glass.(Cosmetic Packaging Group line of jars)
June 1, 1998... The Cosmetic Packaging Group, a division of O. Berk Company, introduces its Straight Base Jar Line. The jars are available in seven sizes from 0.5-16 oz., and are said to be ideal for skin care products and creams used in sampling or for small...

Looks Like a Lipstick.(injection molded lipstick sampler by Topline Products Co.)
June 1, 1998... The new injection molded lipstick sampler by Topline Products Co. will reportedly allow consumers to apply actual product while keeping sampling costs down for marketers. The sampler is molded to the size, shape and feel of a full-sized...

Large Silique Tottle.(Fenton, Weber & Jones's 500ml Silique Tottle)
June 1, 1998... Fenton, Weber & Jones now offers a 500ml Silique Tottle, a package with the closure at the bottom. This new increased capacity tottle has rounded shoulders and a smooth face, and the inverted bottle design is said to keep the product...

Playtex Picks Exxel.(Exxel Container, Inc.'s ATMOS dispensing system)
June 1, 1998... Banana Boat Sunless Tanning Spray Bonus Packs will be packaged in Exxel Container, Inc.'s ATMOS dispensing system. Available in regular or deep dark formulations, the bonus packs offer 5.7 ounces of product, 50 percent more than their standard...

Elegance Without the Cost.(Round Lex Jar by the W. Braun Company)
June 1, 1998... The Round Lex Jar by the W. Braun Company, is made of frosted flint glass and has a wide mouth, said to be ideal for easy product application. The Round Lex may be used for eye cream, and has been selected by IMAN. When the Round Soft Hendon,...

Berlin's Bullet Line.(Berlin Packaging's HDPE tapered custom round bullet bottles)
June 1, 1998... The sleek design of Berlin Packaging's HDPE tapered custom round distinguishes it from traditional cylinder and bullet bottles. The Bullet Line is available in 2-32 oz. sizes with the 10, 12 and 32 oz. molds still under development. Custom...

Progressive Offers Oblong.(PVC Flat Panel Oblong latest packaging from Progressive Plastics)
June 1, 1998... The 12 oz. PVC Flat Panel Oblong is the latest in packaging from Progressive Plastics. The bottle is available in clear, colored, or frosted PVC, and its shape and "squeezability" are said to make it perfect for bath and shower products. Unique...

Elegant Glass.(Packaging & Design Associates Elegance glass bottle line)
June 1, 1998... Packaging & Design Associates now has the Elegance glass bottle line, consisting of a tall, square, soft-shouldered glass bottle. Four sizes are available including: 50ml with a 15mm crimp neck, 100ml and 125ml with an 18mm crimp neck/18-415...

Calmar Teams Up With Banish.(CNS Inc. chooses Calmar Inc. and Tricor Packaging to package Banish, their new anti-odor spray)
June 1, 1998... CNS Incorporated chose Calmar Inc. and Tricor Packaging to package its new product, Banish. A non-scented, water-based mist designed to remove smoke odor from hair and clothing, Banish comes in Tricor's bottles with Calmar's Mark II fine mist...

Bod Squad's Bottle.(Off Shoots' Bod Squad youth cosmetics packaging)
June 1, 1998... Off Shoots, a youth market manufacturer of personal care and cosmetics, presents a five-product system, Bod Squad. The collection is packaged in a clear plastic sport bottle traditionally used for spring water. "Youths are attracted to unique,...

Montebello's Award-Winning Metal Tube.(Montebello Packaging and Joico International win the 1997 MetalTube of the Year Award from the Tube Council of North America)
June 1, 1998... Montebello Packaging and Joico International received the 1997 Metal Tube of the Year Award from the Tube Council of North America. The dynamic tube housed VeroChrome's hair colorant creme, and was decorated with "highly-styled" purple, black,...

Lancme's Exotic Art Effects.(Lancme new cosmetic line)
June 1, 1998... Summer Colour '98 is Lancme's new palette inspired by "far away, barefoot places." Eternal Eyes are the new crease-free shadows available in a tube-with-wand applicator in colors such as Coquille, Petal and Raisin. For the face, there's...

A MACH3 Shave.(Gillette, Island Thymes new products)
June 1, 1998... Three progressively aligned blades set Gillette's new MACH3 shaving system apart. The DLC blade edges are said to be thinner than any other Gillette blade edges, and to glide through beard hairs easily using fewer strokes and causing less...

Mugler's Men.(Thierry Mugler Parfums introduces Angelmen body products for Spring '98.)
June 1, 1998... Thierry Mugler Parfums introduces its Angelmen body products for Spring '98. Angelmen Pocket Spray is a cigarette lighter sized pocket spray "for the man on the go." The spray is an "oriental gourmand" scent combining notes of bergamot,...

France's Slimming Secret.(Thalasso Bretagne's new slimming personal care products)
June 1, 1998... Thalasso Bretagne's new slimming personal care products offer the benefits of Thalassotherapy, a technique using seaweed and seawater, said to provide optimum health and energy. Its three-step regimen, based on three products, helps to provide...

Blue Green Algae Skin Care.(Aubrey Organic's skin care line)
June 1, 1998... Aubrey Organic's Blue Green Algae Herbal Antioxidant Skin Care line contains four products which blend blue green algae with herbals gathered worldwide. The Cleansing Cream combines blue green algae and Aubrey's blend of herbal antioxidants...

Givenchy's Alcohol-Free Refreshment.(Givenchy perfume)
June 1, 1998... L'Eau d'...te Organza, Givenchy's alcohol-free reinvention of the elegant Organza fragrance, is available just in time for summer. A note of crushed green leaves has been added to the flowery, spicy scent, and the alcohol removal is said to...

Borghese's Sensitivity.(Borghese's Acqua Puro skin care system)
June 1, 1998... According to Borghese, sensitive skin can result from a non-effective protective lipid barrier weakened by stress, weather or pollution. Its Acqua Puro Skin Care System was designed to "combat aggressors that assault skin," and to help rebuild...

Erno Laszlo's Sheer Genius.(Erno Laszlo Sheer Genius line of color cosmetics)
June 1, 1998... Erno Laszlo says this spring is about "bearing your beauty in layers of weightlessness" with its new Sheer Genius line of color cosmetics. Lips gleam with Multi-pHase Lip Sheers SPF 15 made of jojoba, avocado oils, chamomile and chaulmoogra...

Wild New Shades.(Orly International Inc.'s new cosmetic colors)
June 1, 1998... Punk It, Orly International Inc.'s new palette of daring colors for eyeshadow, lipstick, nails and toes, is designed for "cool kids defying to be different or women with a streak of originality." The La Mode by Orly collection includes the...

Multi-Functional Body Care.(Biotherm's skin care line)
June 1, 1998... Biotherm has created an all-in-one formula for maintaining skin tone --PROFIL' UP. The company says this light, non-sticky gel can be used at any time of day for smooth, soft and refined skin. PROFIL' UP contains three vitamins: pro-vitamin A,...

Give Your Bath a Bang.(Coughlan Products Corp. bath products)
June 1, 1998... Coughlan Products Corporation offers an extensive line of custom manufactured effervescing bath products. Formulations are available incorporating either the customer's or Coughlan's fragrances, vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and the choice of...

Truly Imperial Freshness.(Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels new men's cologne)
June 1, 1998... Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels presents Eau du Tsar, the new fragrance for men made to capture the sea breezes blowing off the Neva River in St. Petersburg, Russia. Van Cleef & Arpels plans to produce an annual limited edition series, of which the...

Elegant & Effective Skin Care.(Elizabeth Arden skin care products)
June 1, 1998... Firm Lift Body Lotion is Elizabeth Arden's latest ceramide innovation, designed to firm, tighten and moisturize skin. This anti-aging formula contains ceramide retinyl complex, made of retinyl linoleate and ceramide 6, as well as apple extract...

Miksu Mixes Music and Beauty.(Miksu Cosmetics new color line)
June 1, 1998... Miksu Cosmetics' new color cosmetics line touches on the relationship between beauty, fashion and music. Lip and nail shades are grouped into six color series: R&B, reds and browns; New Wave, pumped-up brights; Heavy Metals, metallic frosts and...

The Latest for Teens.(Dana Perfumes and Renaissance Cosmetics beauty products for teenagers)
June 1, 1998... Dana Perfumes and Renaissance Cosmetics, Inc. offer fetish Body for teen girls, a new kind of body care available in two lines, wet or dry. The Wet Line includes shower rush, moisturizing shower gel; phonesoap, a clear, 4 oz. soap; and liquid...

Ultima Nurtures.(Ultima II skin care products)
June 1, 1998... Women now have three new products to beautify and nourish the skin with Ultima II's latest additions to its Beautiful Nutrient Collection. The Nourishing Makeup, Nourishing Compact Makeup and Nourishing Blush Stick all contain botanicals and...

Fighting the Aging Process.(Oil of Olay skin care products)
June 1, 1998... Oil of Olay introduces a line of skin care products to help hydrate mature skin and keep it looking revitalized. ProVital contains a hydrating complex of Olay moisturizers, vitamins and essential oils and consists of a Night Cream, Perfecting...

Industry People.(selections, resignations, appointments, etc. in cosmetics, perfumes, and toiletries industries)
June 1, 1998... International Specialty Products (ISP), a major producer of specialty chemicals, has announced the promotion of Jon M. Amdursky to global director, advertising & trade press relations... Nancy McDonald has been appointed vice president of...

New Corporate Brochure from Carrubba Flavors and Fragrances.
June 1, 1998... This new brochure introduces you to Carrubba's capabilities as a custom manufacturer of outstanding flavors, fragrances, and botanical extracts. To experience the Carrubba difference, call (203) 878-0605.

Quality Packaging Components at Unbeatable Prices.(Drug & Cosmetic Sales Corp. catalog)
June 1, 1998... Drug & Cosmetic Sales Corp., one of the largest pump suppliers, now offers a free catalog listing surplus packaging components and newly manufactured goods. The most popular items are accompanied by a photograph. Call (800) 822-1850, or (561)...

MONA Industries' Promidium Press Brochure.(Promidium Surfactants brochure)
June 1, 1998... Promidium Surfactants are a new class of non-ionic surfactants based on alkanolamide chemistry. The products contain no monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, or other secondary amines - meaning they have a favorable regulatory profile. (973)...

Specialty Waxes For Personal Care.(Micro Powders, Inc. company profile)
June 1, 1998... Micro Powders, Inc. Personal Care Division specializes in developing unique micronized waxes which include synthetic, polyethylene, PTFE and carnauba as well as specialty blends of these materials. Contact Micro Powders at (914) 793-4058.

Lubrajel Moisture Matrices Brochure.(United Guardian's Lubrajel Moisture Matrices clear multifunctional gels)
June 1, 1998... United Guardian's Lubrajel Moisture Matrices are clear multifunctional gels that deliver a variety of benefits in moisturizing systems, anti-aging and anti-wrinkle products, tanning oils and gels, overnight moisturizers and more. For more...

Concentrated Aloe Corporation.(Grade IF dehydrated aloe powder)
June 1, 1998... Grade IF dehydrated aloe powder uses only the pure inner fillet of the aloe leaf. The gel is extracted by hand and from the leaf, washed and dehydrated. Upon rehydration, the natural viscosity and feel of pure aloe gel is restored. Call (800)...

Wacker Silicones Corporation.(new capabilities brochure available)
June 1, 1998... Wacker Silicones Corporation recently introduced a new capabilities brochure for the Wacker-Belsil line of silicones for the personal care industry. For more information call (800) 248-0063.

Bio-Botanica's Phytoplenolin.(skin care products)
June 1, 1998... Phytoplenolin is Bio-Botanica's trade name for Centipeda cunninghami, commonly known as sneezeweed or old man's weed. It is native to Australia where it has been used by aborigines for burns, wounds and skin infections. For more information,...

ISP Products for Thermal Protection.
June 1, 1998... Stylezeo CC-10 and Ceraphyl 70 have undergone extensive testing to determine their efficacy as thermal protectants. Formulators can now add proven thermal protection and have proven options. Why just mask thermal damage when you can prevent it?...

Ryan Herco's New Color Product Guide.(Ryan Herco Products Corp.)
June 1, 1998... Ryan Herco Products Corporation released the 23rd edition of its Product Guide - 400 pages containing the distributor's full line of ultrapure and corrosion-resistant fluid handling products. For a free copy, call (800) 848-1141.

Degussa Publishes Technical Information.
June 1, 1998... Degussa Corporation's Technical Information Bulletin, TI3, outlines the uses and benefits of a full range of hydrophobic aerosil fumed silica grades. Contact Degussa at (800) AEROSIL.

Feature Your Company's New Literature!(how to appear in DCI's supplier forum section)
June 1, 1998... Send us a 25-word description along with a press release, brochure and photo so that your company can appear in DCI's next Supplier Forum. Info: Gina DiMaio, (732) 225-9500.

A Natural Realm.(Takasago International Corp. natural perfumes, includes brief article on solid waste issues in Latin America)
June 1, 1998... Takasago International Corporation has taken fragrance development into the realm of nature. Inspired by the consumer trend toward natural and organic products, Takasago introduced Intenscentso--According to Nature, at an interactive...

Lancme Facility Earns OSHA Award.(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
June 1, 1998... The Lancme Manufacturing Plant of Cosmair, Inc. in Piscataway, NJ has been awarded the Volunteer Protection Program Star Site award from OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). The Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) enlists the...

Flavors & Fragrances Update.
June 1, 1998... The demand for flavors and fragrances in the US is forecast to rise 7.3 percent per year (including price increases) to almost $5 billion in 2002, this according to a new study from The Freedonia Group, Inc. The 216 page Flavors & Fragrances...

On The Move...(cosmetics related industries new facilities)
June 1, 1998... Universal Preserv-A-Chem Inc. has expanded to new facilities in Edison, New Jersey. The company will continue to maintain warehousing and other services at its existing Brooklyn location but all communications should now be directed to 33...

Flavors and Fragrances Demand (million dollars).(statistical table)
June 1, 1998... Flavors and Fragrances Demand (million dollars) % Annual Growth Item 1987 1997 2002 97/87 02/97 Flavors & Fragrances 1648 3470 4940 7.7 7.3...

* ICI's Surfactant Division.(ICI Surfactant Division acquires shares of Mona Industries Inc.)
June 1, 1998... * ICI's Surfactant Division has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the shares of Mona Industries Inc., a privately held US manufacturer and marketer of innovative specialty and personal care ingredients with annual sales of approximately...

* D'Arcy Skincare Laboratories.(D'Arcy Skincare Laboratories acquires Dermacel Research Labs)
June 1, 1998... * D'Arcy Skincare Laboratories has acquired Dermacel Research Labs, a Miami based cosmetic marketer. The agreement gives D'Arcy 100 percent of the Dermacel stock and the manufacturing, marketing and distribution rights for its skin and hair...

* Del Laboratories, Inc.(Del Laboratories, Inc. acquires Cornsilk brand from Chattem, Inc.)
June 1, 1998... * Del Laboratories, Inc. has announced the acquisition of the Cornsilk brand of oil control facial makeup from Chattem, Inc. The Cornsilk line currently consists of loose and pressed powders, liquid foundation, concealers and new Weightless...

* Captive Plastics, Inc.(Captive Plastics, Inc. forms southern sales region)
June 1, 1998... * Captive Plastics, Inc. has formed a Southern Sales Region based in its Louisville, Kentucky facility. The company's acquisition of Louisville based Thoroughbred Plastics, along with other key accounts in the south, made the Louisville...

Five-Minute Haircolor.(Just 5 Five-Minute Haircolor, product of Combe Inc., wins 1997 American Marketing Association's Gold Edison Award)
June 1, 1998... * Just 5 Five-Minute Haircolor, a product of Combe Incorporated, won the 1997 American Marketing Association's Gold Edison Award in the hair care category. Just 5 is designed to cover gray in only five minutes. The color does not wash out and,...

The winners of the 1998 Seventeen/Cover Girl Volunteerism Awards.
June 1, 1998... * The winners of the 1998 Seventeen/Cover Girl Volunteerism Awards were honored on Capitol Hill with special guests Tipper Gore, Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala and Cover Girl Model Tyra Banks. A total award package of more...

* Seal-It, Inc.(Seal-It, Inc. named one of the Top 500 Women-Owned Businesses in the US by Working Woman magazine)
June 1, 1998... * Seal-It, Inc. has been named one of the Top 500 Women-Owned Business in the US according to Working Woman magazine. The women-owned businesses in the US reportedly account for $72 billion and one-quarter of the American work force. Sharon...

* Degussa Corporation.(Degussa Corporation postpones plans to construct hydrogen peroxide manufacturing facility in Quebec, Canada)
June 1, 1998... * Degussa Corporation has reiterated its decision in 1997 to postpone plans for the construction of a hydrogen peroxide manufacturing facility in Quebec, Canada. According to Degussa, pricing in North America is still severely depressed and...

* Avon Products, Inc.(Avon Products, Inc. commitment as corporate sponsor to Dress for Success)
June 1, 1998... * Avon Products, Inc. has announced its commitment as a corporate sponsor to Dress for Success, a program that provides interview-appropriate clothing and accessories to low-income women seeking employment. Avon's commitment to the program...

* Givaudan Roure.(Givaudan Roure awarded Ecker Excellence in Industrial Wastewater Treatment Award)
June 1, 1998... * Givaudan Roure has been awarded the Ecker Excellence in Industrial Wastewater Treatment Award for its outstanding quality of wastewater treatment and environmental concern. The New Jersey Water Environment Association--Industrial Environment...

* ZEMEX Industrial Minerals.(ZEMEX Industrial Minerals subsidiary, Suzorite Mineral Products, appoints Cosmetic Specialties, Inc. its exclusive distributor in North America.)
June 1, 1998... * ZEMEX Industrial Minerals subsidiary, Suzorite Mineral Products, a leading producer of cosmetic and pharmaceutical talc products, has appointed Cosmetic Specialties, Inc. as its exclusive distributor in North America.

Society of Cosmetic Chemists Annual Scientific Seminar.
June 1, 1998... Science in Seattle Attendance was excellent at this year's Society of Cosmetic Chemists' Annual Scientific Seminar. Despite major fog-related delays out of the East coast airports, more than 330 attendees gathered at the Westin Hotel, May...

A Close Shave for Women Leads to Smooth Profits.(shaving products sales statistics)
June 1, 1998... The US shaving products market was valued at $2,054 million in 1997 with a CAGR of 5.6% in the period 1993-97. Within the largest category, men's wet razors, manufacturers such as Gillette and Warner Lambert have successfully persuaded...