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The history and accomplishments of Lumene, a Finnish natural skin care products company, are discussed. Aside from benefiting from the healing capabilities of Nordic natural ingredients being used in its products, Lumene has been oriented toward establishing international recognition. Lumene's upcoming plans are also discussed.

BY GILBERT R. KATTS, PH.D. HEALTH & MEDICAL SUPPORT SERVICES, SAN ANTONIO DENNIS PULLIN, SPORTS MEDICINE & PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE, HOUSTON, TEXAS PATTI L. TSCHIRHART, THE LIVING AT GOAL WEIGHT RESEARCH [...]

Charlotte's Web's CBD Gummies One of the elder statesmen of the CBD category, Charlotte's Web is growing the options consumers have for CBD delivery and getting in on a big [...]

The composition of cleansing and caring options for baby skin are evaluated considering that there is a limited amount of cosmetic products which can be applied to baby skin. Most of these options are characterized by mildness-providing and soothing features. How these options provide relief from conditions such as heat rash, infant acne, cradle cap, chafing, and eczema is also discussed.

The market value of facial skin care products in UK grew by 5.1 percent to 751.304 million pounds sterling in 2009 as women refused to give up skin care despite the global recession. Moisturizers and cleansers respectively constitute 56.7 percent and 43.3 percent of the market. Various doctor brands, private label brands, and natural brands of facial skin care products are discussed.

Consumers expect results--fast, significant, visible results. Since the 80s and the AHA revolution, these expectations have grown higher and higher each year. If the comfort of a product is still [...]

SkinSure International (SSI) will be promoting its SkinSure products for the first time this summer after acquiring the brand earlier this year. SkinSure Plus and Ultra will be promoted with [...]

Lifeplan Products has extended its Grandma Vine's range with Natural Vitamin E cream. The moisturising cream is suitable for dry, flaky skin conditions and can be used under make-up. In [...]

Nappy rash is extremely common and most babies will get it at some stage. The Care brand of Zinc & Castor Oil Cream from Thornton & Ross is a tried [...]

In only one compact 50ml product (rrp #3.99), Norwegian Formula Multi- Repair Cream instantly soothes and helps repair extremely dry and irritated skin and skin irritations, says Neutrogena. It can [...]

Dry skin is one of the most common skin conditions seen in pharmacy, and Aqueous Cream from the tried and trusted Care range from Thornton & Ross is a high-quality, [...]

Pioneering green beauty brand Weleda introduced a natural, replenishing cream in 1926 that is still going strong. Skin Food (rrp #6.95 75ml) is a beauty essential our grandmothers kept on [...]

Eczema and dermatitis is a primary market within the skincare category, with pharmacists increasingly asked for advice on skin flare-ups. With an established prescription heritage and the proven safety record [...]

Nature's Response is a new range of five skincare products from Tea Tree, all free from parabens and sodium laureth sulphates. The Organic Tea Tree Lemon Scented range includes body [...]

Wrinkle de-crease collagen re-plumper day and night creams have been launched by L'Oreal. Said to leave skin feeling smoother, plumper and with more bounce, the creams keep the skin hydrated [...]

Veet In Shower Cream features a new, easier to use design and is newly available in a 300ml pack size. There are two variants: moisturising shea butter and lily for [...]

Major breakthrough for Minor burns New Acriflex Cooling Burns Gel is set to be the UK's hottest first aid essential for the home! Utilising unique Osmotic technology to provide immediate [...]

Skincare specialist Vichy has extended its Capital Soleil offering for this year. For all skin types, Fresh Cream Face provides intense hydration while protecting against UVA and UVB radiation. For [...]

A survey conducted by Acriflex revealed that 93 per cent of Britons have burnt themselves at home in the past 12 months and 80 per cent burnt themselves as many [...]

E45 is searching for a pharmacy assistant with the 'Ecz Factor'! Watch out for next month's OTC (out on 17 May) for details of how to enter the competition. E45 [...]

Hempz is a skincare range, newly available to the UK pharmacy sector. The range includes Sandalwood and apple herbal body scrub, which contains crushed hemp seed and micro-exfoliating beads to [...]

Skincare brand Lanacane is launching an antichafing gel. The product works by creating a breathable moisture control barrier, protecting the skin and preventing friction, says manufacturer Combe International. A survey [...]

Skin MD Natural has been launched in the UK. The shielding lotion claims to be more effective for dry skin than moisturising lotions or protective creams. It keeps moisture-robbing irritants [...]

The newly launched Vaseline Intensive Rescue creams contain a balance of humectants, such as glycerine, and emollients to provide instant relief and long-lasting moisture for people suffering from dry or [...]

Insect bites, stings, heat rash and nettle stings cause itching that drives us to the point of distraction. Lanacane Cream and Medicated Body Powder relieve the urge to scratch, soothe [...]

It's not enough to look good for your age, today's customers want to look at least 10 years younger Fiona Finch Did you know that we Brits are so age-obsessed [...]

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO, I HAD MY AURA balanced, and I thought the whole thing was preposterous. The dangling of a pendulum above various body parts to determine their energy charges, [...]

Well Patch Deep Heat and Deep Freeze Patches from Mentholatum are proving to be a success with customers, says the company, and it expects this to continue in 2007. Sales [...]

Aveeno Cream has been hailed the patients' favourite emollient for the 10th consecutive year in the North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Trust emollient assessments. Testers rated nine moisturisers and declared [...]

NeOvadiol day and night creams have been launched by Vichy Laboratories. Designed for women over the age of 50 experiencing hormonal changes, NeOvadiol increases skin density and reinforces underlying skin [...]

The Harrogate Sulphur Soap Company is launching a range of skincare toiletries at this weekend's Pharmacy Show. The products contain sulphur and spring water from the spa town of Harrogate. [...]

The E45 dry skincare range has been extended to include a nappy cream. According to Reckitt Benckiser, its anti-enzyme formula is clinically proven to allow skin to breathe while protecting [...]

Eumovate Eczema and Dermatitis Cream became the first product containing a moderately potent corticosteroid to be available through pharmacies following the POM to P switch of the active ingredient, clobetasone [...]

Lanes has extended its Tea Tree range with Tea Tree Foot Cream. Combining antibacterial and antifungal tea tree with jojoba to help fight odour and keep feet feeling soft and [...]

When you don't want to go the whole hog with the warpaint, but equally don't want the world to see the reality of a bare-faced you, it's time to reach [...]

Tea Tree Foot cream is the latest addition to the tea tree range from Lanes. Having antibacterial and antifungal properties, the cream is designed to moisturise, freshen and deodorise feet. [...]

Simple is promoting its Cleansing Facial Wipes on national terrestrial and satellite television until the end of this month. When screened last year, the ad generated the brand's highest volume [...]

NutriSummer is a new moisturising body lotion with a hint of self-tan from L'Oreal Paris. The product builds a golden glow or prolongs an existing tan and can be used [...]

Hygieia Healthcare is backing its SkinSure range of antibacterial skin creams and hand lotions with TV advertising and national women's and health press support. There will also be radio interviews [...]

A new press advert for Sudocrem breaks this month in leading parenting titles including Practical Parenting, Prima Baby and Mother & Baby. The ad highlights Sudocrem as 'the UK's most [...]

* Nivea Young Freshen Up Toner (#4.25) is alcohol-free. * Nivea Visage Anti-Wrinkle Q10 Plus cleansing milk (#4.49) is a cleanser with anti-ageing properties. * Lancome Confort Tonique (#16.50); * [...]

* Vichy Normaderm Exfoliating Cleansing Gel (#8.00) is a good cleanser for oily skin; * L'Oreal Pure Zone Deep Purifying Gel Wash (#4.99); * Nivea Young Wash-Off cleansing gel (#4.25) [...]

* Garnier Nutritionist Daily Moisturiser for normal/combination skin (#7.99) helps to control shine; * Eluage Creme (#24.95) is a daily anti-ageing treatment that is great for mature skins; * Vichy [...]

SkinSure antibacterial barrier creams from Hygieia Healthcare are now available through AAH and UniChem. SkinSure Plus is available in 100ml and 200ml (currently only through UniChem) bottles. It provides an [...]

What happens: First came the exfoliation - an invigorating scrub made from a blend of bran, oats, avocado and lemon essential oil. When this had been carefully removed - along [...]

Cricketer turned dance floor dynamo Darren Gough was already a fan of Profelan, the arnica massage cream developed by German football team doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt, before he started dancing. But [...]

Dendron is supporting its Bazuka brand with a Bazuka that...wart campaign in women's magazines until the end of the year. The ads target mothers with young children and show children [...]