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J&J Commits to Removing Chemicals From More Products
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is also launching an initiative urging Avon, Estée Lauder, L’Oreal, Procter & Gamble and Unilever to meet or beat J&J’s commitments in the chemicals used in formulating products.
Private Equity Firm to Acquire Physicians Formula
San Francisco-based Swander Pace Capital is set to acquire beauty company Physicians Formula for approximately $65 million, bringing the company private.
Yves Rocher Acquires Turkish Beauty Company
The France-based Yves Rocher purchased a 51% stake in Turkey-based Flormar, following the lead of other global brand owners expanding their reach into Turkey to take advantage of a market that's growth is set to reach more than $2.8 billion.
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Product Development Equals Constant Reinvention
Industry executives are taking a close look at creating sustainable and stable supply chains while creating new innovation or product categories. DuPont™ Natrafil® and Anisa International partnered to create efficiencies while introducing new brushes to the beauty industry.
Report Shows Hair Color Products' Resilience
U.S. salon hair color product dollars grew at 3.5% in 2011, according to a new report from Professional Consultants & Resources.
Organic Monitor Sees More Beauty Brands Seeking Direct Sales in Asia
As the natural and organic trend, as well as beauty, continues to grow in Asia, more European, Australian and American brands are opening more concept stores in this marketplace.
La Roche-Posay, Vichy Products Debut at Walgreens
The L'Oréal skin care brands, both of which feature a more dermatological aspect, are also paired with a new merchandising display that offers consumers skin care and product advice.
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