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 <title><![CDATA[L’Oréal at centre of US class action lawsuit]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/loral-at-centre-of-us-class-action-lawsuit/47850.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[A US district court judge has granted certification of two consumer subclasses in action alleging that French beauty giant L’Oréal failed to warn customers of the flammability of its Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum, Impact Litigation Journal reports.]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:31:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/loral-at-centre-of-us-class-action-lawsuit/47850.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[China to adopt non-animal tests in wake of PETA pressure]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/china-to-adopt-nonanimal-tests-in-wake-of-peta-pressure/47757.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Chinese officials are in the process of approving the country's first non-animal testing method for cosmetics ingredients, according to animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/china-to-adopt-nonanimal-tests-in-wake-of-peta-pressure/47757.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Lush unveils fresh approach to retail ]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/lush-unveils-fresh-approach-to-retail/47631.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[British cosmetics brand Lush is launching a new retail concept which focuses on a “back to basics” approach to customer service. ]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 14:39:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/lush-unveils-fresh-approach-to-retail/47631.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Art & Fragrance 2011 profits quadruple]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/art-fragrance-2011-profits-quadruple/47522.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Lalique perfume maker Art & Fragrance SA has posted strong results for 2011, after quadrupling its group profit to CHF 8.3m during the year. ]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:01:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/art-fragrance-2011-profits-quadruple/47522.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Lucas Meyer wins gold at In-Cosmetics]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/lucas-meyer-wins-gold-at-incosmetics/47456.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[France-based natural cosmetic ingredients supplier Lucas Meyer Cosmetics has won a joint Gold award for its Progeline and Adipofill ingredients in the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award.]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/lucas-meyer-wins-gold-at-incosmetics/47456.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Happy & glorious: Floris celebrates British spirit]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/happy-glorious-floris-celebrates-british-spirit/47310.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Historical British fragrance house Floris has launched a new scent, said to celebrate the spirit of Great Britain and the sense of optimism around this year’s forthcoming Olympic games and Diamond Jubilee. ]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:08:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/happy-glorious-floris-celebrates-british-spirit/47310.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Givaudan sales rise following price increases]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/givaudan-sales-rise-following-price-increases/47373.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Swiss fragrance and flavour giant Givaudan has achieved healthy growth in the first three months of 2012, posting sales of CHF 1.06bn, an increase of 8.4 per cent in local currencies and 4.7 per cent in Swiss francs compared to the previous year.]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:52:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/givaudan-sales-rise-following-price-increases/47373.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Gene that causes sunburn discovered]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/gene-that-causes-sunburn-discovered/47344.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Researchers at Kanebo’s Innovative Beauty Science Laboratory and Nagasaki University’s Research Centre for Genomic Instability have discovered the key gene behind Ultra Violet-sensitive syndrome (UVSS), a skin disorder characterized by acute sensitivity to Ultra Violet light. ]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:25:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/gene-that-causes-sunburn-discovered/47344.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Coty makes bid for Avon]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/coty-makes-bid-for-avon/47264.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[US beauty giant Coty has issued a bid to acquire ailing direct sales beauty giant Avon in a cash deal that values the company at $10bn, The Wall Street Journal reports.]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:06:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/coty-makes-bid-for-avon/47264.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Allylix commercialises Epivone ]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/allylix-commercialises-epivone/47151.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[US specialty chemical company Allylix is to commercialise the use of Epivone, said to be a rare and highly valuable terpene for use in fragrance applications. ]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:38:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/allylix-commercialises-epivone/47151.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[P&G research backs niacinamide skin benefits]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/pg-research-backs-niacinamide-skin-benefits/47110.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Following a series of scientific studies, Procter & Gamble (P&G) has found that moisturisers containing a combination of niacinamide and glycerin can help to both improve skin barrier over time and rapidly hydrate the skin. ]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/pg-research-backs-niacinamide-skin-benefits/47110.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[CIR reaffirms safety of cosmetic parabens]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/cir-reaffirms-safety-of-cosmetic-parabens/46973.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[The US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has confirmed that the use of parabens in cosmetics and personal care products as safe.

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 <title><![CDATA[FDA warns against mercury in cosmetics]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/fda-warns-against-mercury-in-cosmetics/46946.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers against the dangers of mercury poisoning, after discovering cosmetic products containing mercury in seven US states.  ]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:38:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/fda-warns-against-mercury-in-cosmetics/46946.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Frutarom boosts production of Alguard ]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/frutarom-boosts-production-of-alguard/46897.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Israel-based flavour and ingredients company Frutarom has expanded its plant in the Negev desert, Israel, in response to increasing demands for Alguard, the company’s natural skin-active shield ingredient derived from microalgae. ]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/frutarom-boosts-production-of-alguard/46897.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Azelis to distribute Merck raw materials in Scandinavia]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/azelis-to-distribute-merck-raw-materials-in-scandinavia/46819.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Germany-based chemicals Merck has appointed Azelis as distributor of its cosmetic raw materials in Northern Europe. ]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:48:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/azelis-to-distribute-merck-raw-materials-in-scandinavia/46819.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[3i acquires majority stake in Geka ]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/3i-acquires-majority-stake-in-geka/46832.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[International investment company 3i has acquired a majority stake in cosmetic brush, applicator and packaging system manufacturer Geka, from medium-sized business investor Halder. ]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:18:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/3i-acquires-majority-stake-in-geka/46832.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[BASF opens white biotechnology research hub]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/basf-opens-white-biotechnology-research-hub/46769.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Germany-based chemical company BASF has opened a new white biotechnology and microbiology research centre in New York. ]]></description> <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:08:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/basf-opens-white-biotechnology-research-hub/46769.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[UK universities trial research into animal testing alternatives]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/uk-universities-trial-research-into-animal-testing-alternatives/46682.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Two UK universities are pioneering a major research project to find alternatives to animal testing in cosmetic products, Wales Online reports.]]></description> <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:44:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/uk-universities-trial-research-into-animal-testing-alternatives/46682.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Kao to construct new chemical plant ]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/kao-to-construct-new-chemical-plant/46649.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Japanese beauty company Kao Corporation is responding to the rising demand for industrial products in Asia with the construction of a new plant in Jakarta, Indonesia. ]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:40:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/kao-to-construct-new-chemical-plant/46649.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Cosmetics Europe backs animal testing ban with €8m boost]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/cosmetics-europe-backs-animal-testing-ban-with-8m-boost/46575.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[European trade organisation Cosmetics Europe has committed a further €8m toward its research programme for finding alternatives to animal testing.]]></description> <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:43:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/cosmetics-europe-backs-animal-testing-ban-with-8m-boost/46575.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Marchesini acquires PRB]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/marchesini-acquires-prb/46530.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Italy-based packaging manufacturer Marchesini Group S.p.A. has acquired the pharmaceutical and cosmetic division of PRB S.p.A. ]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:22:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/marchesini-acquires-prb/46530.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[LVMH reveals robust 2011]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/lvmh-reveals-robust-2011/46500.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton posted a revenue of €23.7bn in 2011, a rise of 16 per cent on the previous year. ]]></description> <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:49:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/lvmh-reveals-robust-2011/46500.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Legal blow for Brazilian Blowout]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/legal-blow-for-brazilian-blowout/46461.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[The makers of the Brazilian Blowout hair straightening treatment have been ordered to make labelling changes to warm consumers that two of its hair smoothing products emit formaldehyde gas. ]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:12:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/legal-blow-for-brazilian-blowout/46461.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Aquapharm & ABT team up for skin care sustainability]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/aquapharm-abt-team-up-for-skin-care-sustainability/46429.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Scottish biotechnology company Aquapharm has partnered with Norway’s Aqua Bio Technology (ABT) in a joint effort to create sustainable ingredients for the skin care market. ]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:27:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/aquapharm-abt-team-up-for-skin-care-sustainability/46429.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[L'Oréal to acquire Lotus Herbals?]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/loral-to-acquire-lotus-herbals/46304.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[French cosmetics giant L'Oréal is rumoured to be in preliminary talks with Indian herbal skincare products producer Lotus Herbals to form a joint venture, The Economic Times reports. ]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:51:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/loral-to-acquire-lotus-herbals/46304.aspx</guid></item>
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