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Homemade sunscreen recipes provide insufficient protection says study
American researchers have studied the recipes for homemade sunscreens shared on the Pinterest social network. Their verdict: most of them...
Solabia acquires microalgae specialist Algatech
France-headquartered Solabia Group has acquired Algatech Ltd., an Israel-based biotech company specialising in the development,...
Patrick Alès, French hairdresser behind ’Le Brushing’, dies at 88
Patrick Alès, a Spanish native who became one of France’s most sought-after hairdressers after inventing "Le Brushing", a blow-drying...
Diesel offers a first look at Neymar Jr’s new fragrance
After weeks of teasing, the brand and the sportsman have launched the campaign for ‘Spirit of the Brave,’ their new collaborative scent....
Natura continues purchasing talks with Avon and seeks financial support
While rumours about a possible acquisition of Avon by Natura, the Brazilian cosmetics giant has confirmed that discussions continue with...
Beauty and health: What products and services are Colombians looking for?
A recent survey from online retailer Groupon analysed what products and services are the most sought by Colombians in the beauty and...
Beiersdorf buys Bayer’s Coppertone sun care brand for USD 550 million
Beiersdorf has entered into a definitive agreement to buy U.S. sun care brand Coppertone from Bayer for 550 million U.S. dollars. With...
Pre-wedding cosmetic treatments are reportedly on the rise
Wedding planning can be a busy time: there’s dress shopping to be done, invitations to be sent out, and, increasingly, cosmetic surgery...
Clarins aims to get greener with new beauty farm in the Alps
Clarins has set up home in the Alps for the next stage of its beauty developmental strategy. The French beauty brand has acquired a land...
Symrise invests in clinical testing with the acquisition of Cutech
Symrise expands R&D capacities for the efficacy testing of cosmetic ingredients with the acquisition of Italian biotech company...
