Skin Deep: Cosmetics Becomes a Bull Market
Men?s use of stealth cosmetics? like concealers and shine-reduction powders ? is on the upswing. But please don?t call it ?makeup.?

Salon and spa chosen by magazine as top 100 in the country
Forget New York City and Los Angeles.

Together Teens and Neutrogena Raise $200,000 to Benefit Disaster Relief, Education and Environmental Charities
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Neutrogena, the #1 dermatologist-recommended skin care brand, announced today that, with the help of teens across America, the Wave for Change campaign achieved its goal of raising $200,000 for communities in need. The donation will be divided among three causes in the US and globally, as determined by teens on Neutrogena's Facebook Page. Understanding their ...

A celebrity swag bag that actually makes a difference
What's in that celebrity gift bag? Here's one TIFF VIP bag find that's full of star appeal and the power to benefit Haiti's poor.

Adessi: Prepping Sun-Kissed Skin for the Colder Months
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As holiday season draws to a close and with the autumnal climate arriving sooner than expected, people are being advised by a leading skin specialist to act now on sun-kissed skin ahead of the colder months. Leading skin specialist, Peter Beard from SkinGenesis is advising people to prepare the skin now before the draining effects of autumn and winter cause lasting ...

Lush Products
Ever heard about shower gels and jellies that can be used, not only at room temperature, but they can also be chilled or frozen? Or maybe you need to use your shower to restore your equilibrium. These products just may help you do so.

ecostore?s global expansion gets a boost in US
ecostore?s expansion into the huge North American market has received a two-fold boost, with its baby care products receiving top US safety ratings, and a new manufacturing plant in Michigan.

Brooks Brothers, Estee Lauder, Nature Publishing: Intellectual Property
Brooks Brothers Inc. must face legal claims that the closely held apparel chain marked its bow ties with expired patent numbers, a court decision that may bolster similar lawsuits against more than 350 companies.

Looking back and moving forward
Friday 3rd September will see the Nederburg Auction mark its 36th anniversary, a significant milestone that looks back on its humble beginnings in 1975. This week-end's event celebrates the theme of Then and Now, tracing the evolution of the time when there were just 15 wines on offer from five participants, compared with this year's 161 speciality wines from 81 producers that are intended to ...

Latest product launches from the world of nutricosmetics
According to the most recent market data available from Kline Group ? which closely tracks the market for beauty-from-within products ? the global market for nutricosmetics was worth $1.5bn in 2007, and is expected to grow to $2.5bn by 2012.

Cosmetics safety to receive a makeover
China's State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has moved to create the country's first safety assessment and monitoring system for cosmetics and skin care products, an administration official said.

Fighting fake make-up
VietNamNet Bridge ? Counterfeit cosmetic products worth a total VND570 million (US$29,200) were discovered in an investigation of 30 shops in Ha Noi last week, reported the official interdisciplinary investigation team for cosmetics market after its annual investigation.

Chemical exposure
It is alarming that innocent babies are born with defects, that friends and family who lead a healthy lifestyle become ill with life threatening or chronic health problems. The reason for this human condition could very well be caused by daily toxic exposures from personal care products adding to our daily dose of hazardous chemicals from air, water, food and other consumer products.

China to Set Up Safety System for Cosmetics, Skin Care Products
YIWU (Zhejiang), 27 AUGUST, 2010: China's State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has moved to create the country's first safety assessment and monitoring system for cosmetics and skin care products, Xinhua news agency said Friday.

Elizabeth Arden: Dollars and scents
Financial Post talks to the Canadian who has taken the Elizabeth Arden name and in less than a decade turned it from a sideline in the Unilever PLC conglomerate to a US$1.1-billion global brand

Research and Markets: Skin Care in Taiwan - Forecasts to 2014 - Increased Threat From Chinese Brands Due To Free Trade ...
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8dfe52/skin_care_in_taiwa) has announced the addition of the "Skin Care in Taiwan" report to their offering. The value share of health and beauty retailers increased in 2009 due to the opening of newly renovated shop spaces that are better segmented and offer additional perks such ...

Smart Living: Cook for your looks
Skip the spa and head to your fridge to find all the makings of a worthwhile beauty regimen.

China plans safety screening for cosmetics
YIWU, China, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The Chinese State Food and Drug Administration has drafted a plan to monitor the safety of cosmetics and beauty products, an official said Friday. Cosmetics - People's Republic of China - State Food and Drug Administration - China - United Press International

Red carpet beauty care
Makeup artists, dermatologists and estheticians talk about the business of making celebrities look fabulous. When actresses begin parading on the Emmy red carpet Sunday, they will be glamorously gowned and coiffed ? and it will be no accident that their skin glows and makeup looks perfect for the cameras. It can take a village of experts and weeks of planning to get the look right.

China Plans Safety Screening For Cosmetics
The Chinese State Food and Drug Administration has drafted a plan to monitor the safety of cosmetics and beauty products, an official said Friday.