February 20, 2008

ARE SUNSCREENS KILLING THE CORAL REEFS?
Scientists have reported that sunscreen may be to blame for dying coral reefs... (Read More)

REPORT EXPLORES GROWTH OF BABY BODY CARE
Packaged Facts cites growth of the US$6.9 billion U.S. baby care market, in part, to Americans' embrace of luxury health and beauty care products; notes infant body care now emphasized in prestige outlets... (Read More)

PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS GAINING GROUND ON COSMETIC SURGERY
The drive for consumers to improve their personal appearance is increasing, according to a duo of reports from independant market analyst Datamonitor, and this is leading to more people seeking out minimally invasive treatments and professional personal care products. (Read More)

ACUPUNCTURE MAY BOOST PREGNANCY ODDS
New reseach shows acupuncture treatments may help women conceive, possibly affecting blood flow and hormones. (Read More)

NEW REPORT DETAILS HOTEL SPA GROWTH
With popular massage services such as massage and facials helping to build revenue, this new research report from PKF Hospitality Research focuses on how hotel spas' revenues, expenses and profits are being improved by a growing clientele, better management and extensive training. (Read More)

ALPHA AND BETA HYDROXY ACIDS FOUND EFFECTIVE AGAINST ACNE
Research recently performed at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine indicated alpha and beta hydroxy acids can be useful in treating acne, providing a larger range of options for acne treatments. (Read More)

REPEATED HAND-WASHING MAY PUT HEALTH CARE WORKERS AT RISK FOR HAND DERMATITIS
Health care workers who frequently wash their hands, such as skin care professionals, have been found to have a higher risk for irritant contact dermatitis, or hand dermatitis, which can leave hands red, itchy, scaly and burning. (Read More)

GENE FOUND TO SUPRESS SKIN CANCER DEVELOPMENT
With sunny summer months quickly approaching, recently released research from the Burnham Institute for Medical Research indicates a particular gene can play a supressor role in the development of skin cancer. (Read More)

REPORT EXPLORES CHALLENGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS
World's top 250 consumer products companies achieve sales over $2.65 trillion, according to Deloitte study; consolidation likely as fewer retailers demand fewer suppliers... (Read More)

GREAT GREEN
By Abby Penning
An environmentally conscious approach is more than just being good to the earth, it’s smart business. (Read More)

EXTREME MAKEUP: ON THE SET OF "LOST"
By Cathy Christensen
A chat with the hit television show’s makeup supervisor reveals how sun, bugs and a variety of skin tones makes for a very interesting day at the office. (Read More)

TRENDS IN HOLISTIC BEAUTY AND NUTRACEUTICALS
By Imogen Matthews
Trends in holistic beauty are spurring the nutricosmetic segment and recent product launches. (Read More)

MARKETING: AWARD-WINNING MARKETING AND PR SECRETS
By Sally Robb Haims
Learn how Best of the Best 2007 winner Spa Radiance has used marketing and PR to enhance its success. (Read More)

HOT NEW INGREDIENT: AQUEOUS HIBISCUS

The ingredient opens new territories in anti-aging treatment. (Read More)

MARKETING MATTERS: PRIVATE LABEL GROWS UP
By Donna C. Barson
Private label personal care brands continue to grow in prevalence and are emerging as a major threat to national brands. What does this mean to the savvy marketer? (Read More)

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