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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[Sheridan & Co creates a window of opportunity ]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/sheridan-co-creates-a-window-of-opportunity/47758.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[UK retail design agency Sheridan & Co has created two window campaigns in time for Mother’s Day in the US for French natural beauty brand L’Occitane en Provence.]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 15:34:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/sheridan-co-creates-a-window-of-opportunity/47758.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[IFF Q1 revenue slips]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/iff-q1-revenue-slips/47750.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[US-based International Flavours & Fragrances Inc (IFF) has seen its first quarter revenue dip slightly, falling one per cent to $711m compared with the prior-year period. ]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 16:38:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/iff-q1-revenue-slips/47750.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Symrise posts Q1 profit rise]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/symrise-posts-q1-profit-rise/47747.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[German fragrances and cosmetic ingredients supplier Symrise has posted a solid start to the year, driven by particularly strong growth in North and Latin America.]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 16:02:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/symrise-posts-q1-profit-rise/47747.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Aptar goes back to black for Sephora]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/aptar-goes-back-to-black-for-sephora/47662.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[US-based dispensing-systems manufacturer Aptar Group has packaged the latest men’s skin care range for LVMH-owned beauty chain Sephora.]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 12:37:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/aptar-goes-back-to-black-for-sephora/47662.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[International sales drive growth for Arden]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/international-sales-drive-growth-for-arden/47668.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[US prestige beauty brand Elizabeth Arden has posted net sales of $239.3m for its latest quarter ended 31 March.]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 16:58:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/international-sales-drive-growth-for-arden/47668.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[Avon income plummets 82 per cent]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/avon-income-plummets-82-per-cent/47644.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Following its rejection of a $10bn takeover bid from US beauty giant Coty, direct seller Avon has just posted a first-quarter revenue slip of two per cent to $2.6bn. ]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 12:21:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/avon-income-plummets-82-per-cent/47644.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Croda sales climb 4.7 per cent in Q1]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/croda-sales-climb-47-per-cent-in-q1/47581.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[UK-based specialty ingredient manufacturer Croda has posted a solid start to the year, with group sales growing 4.7 per cent to £291.0m compared with £277.9m in the same prior-year period. ]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:01:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/croda-sales-climb-47-per-cent-in-q1/47581.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[P&G sales grow 2 per cent]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/pg-sales-grow-2-per-cent/47605.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Global beauty giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has maintained growth despite ongoing economic difficulties, posting a sales increase of two per cent to $20.2bn for the first three months of this year. ]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:49:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/pg-sales-grow-2-per-cent/47605.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[AkzoNobel harnesses plant power with Recentia]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/akzonobel-harnesses-plant-power-with-recentia/47452.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Dutch speciality chemical company AkzoNobel has grown its portfolio of high-tech anti-ageing ingredients with a range of Recentia plant serum fractions, a new line of ingredients based on Zeta Fraction technology. ]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:11:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/akzonobel-harnesses-plant-power-with-recentia/47452.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Dow develops feast for the senses]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/dow-develops-feast-for-the-senses/47576.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[The Dow Chemical Company has introduced EcoSense Surfactants, a new range of products said to have been derived from 100 per cent vegetable origins. ]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:17:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/dow-develops-feast-for-the-senses/47576.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Lucas Meyer acquires Innovactiv]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/lucas-meyer-acquires-innovactiv/47460.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[France-based natural cosmetic ingredients supplier Lucas Meyer Cosmetics (Unipex) has acquired the cosmetic ingredients portfolio from Innovactiv inc.

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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[Perfumania seals Parlux deal]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/perfumania-seals-parlux-deal/47479.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Speciality fragrance retailer Perfumania Holdings has completed its acquisition of Parlux Fragrances, Inc. ]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/perfumania-seals-parlux-deal/47479.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[Greenberg to retire from Lipo]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/greenberg-to-retire-from-lipo/47435.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Stephen Greenberg, senior vice president of cosmetic specialty chemicals supplier Lipo Chemicals will step down from his post on 13 July following his decision to retire after 33 years at the company.]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/greenberg-to-retire-from-lipo/47435.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Gerresheimer Q1 revenues climb 13.6 per cent]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/gerresheimer-q1-revenues-climb-136-per-cent/47395.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[German glass company Gerresheimer AG has seen solid growth in revenues in the first quarter of 2012, with revenues jumping 13.6 per cent to €268.8m. ]]></description> <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:27:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/gerresheimer-q1-revenues-climb-136-per-cent/47395.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[BASF builds €150m production site in India]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/basf-builds-150m-production-site-in-india/47385.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Germany-based chemical company BASF is ramping up its presence in India with a €150m investment to construct a new chemical production site in the country’s Dahej Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR).]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:10:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/basf-builds-150m-production-site-in-india/47385.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[Berjé establishes new HQ]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/berj-establishes-new-hq/47356.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[US fragrance house Berjé has relocated its North American headquarters to a new facility in New Jersey.]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/berj-establishes-new-hq/47356.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[Unipex rebrands as Lucas Meyer Cosmetics]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/unipex-rebrands-as-lucas-meyer-cosmetics/47282.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Canada-based active ingredients supplier Unipex Innovations has changed its name to Lucas Meyer Cosmetics. ]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticsinternational.net/article/unipex-rebrands-as-lucas-meyer-cosmetics/47282.aspx</guid></item>
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