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September 18, 2012
Value-added toothpastes attract customers

The saturated oral care segment is benefiting — and is poised to continue to benefit — from toothpastes that promise to deliver value-added benefits.


September 12, 2012
GSK launches inhaler recycling program

GlaxoSmithKline is offering a recycling program for empty inhalers at retail pharmacies in 31 cities, the drug maker said Wednesday.

September 6, 2012
Tom's of Maine develops SLS-free, flouride-free whitening toothpaste

Tom's of Maine has introduced its new Botanically Bright whitening toothpaste, a sodium lauryl sulfate-free and fluoride-free toothpaste that promises to give your mouth a foamy, clean feeling while helping to naturally whiten your teeth.

August 9, 2012
SensatioNail launches at-home gel polish remover kit, tool

At-home gel polish brand SensatioNail has launched its new SensatioNail Gel Polish Removal Kit and Gel Polish Removal Tool.

July 30, 2012
‘Natural’ items crawl up

Parents obviously want the best of the best for their little bundles of joy, and skin care products are no exception. That means often opting for those items that are free of such ingredients as artificial colors and parabens.


July 20, 2012
Pain Relief

The July/August 2012 Pain Relief Ingredient Guide breaks down the indication, ingredients, purpose and dosage of Aleve, Advil, Bayer Advanced, Perform, Absorbine, Salonpas, Hyland's Leg Cramps ointment, Arnicare and BenGay Cold Therapy.

June 21, 2012
Breath of relief

Homeopathic supplier King Bio currently is presenting a replacement alternative for patients still seeking relief for their minor asthma symptoms in its 
AsthmaCare product.


May 30, 2012
Sweets for Feet develops foot cream line

Natural skin care line Sweets For Feet added a dose of delectability to the spa industry with its fresh-baked line of moisturizing, aromatic foot creams that are made for enriching reflexology treatments.

May 11, 2012
NPD: Blemish balm market poised for growth

BB creams, which also are referred to as “blemish balms” or “beauty balms,” have experienced significant growth in the past several months, according a new report by market research company the NPD Group.

March 21, 2012
Hain Celestial unveils new personal care products at Natural Products Expo West

The Hain Celestial Group, a maker of natural personal care products, announced the debut of more than 20 new personal care products at the Natural Products Expo West earlier this month, as well as more than 90 product reformulations to the NSF/ANSI 305 Standard for Personal Care Products Containing Organic Ingredients.

March 20, 2012
Novartis launches Arcapta Neohaler

Novartis has launched a new treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the drug maker said Monday.

March 14, 2012
New Eucerin lotions feature enhanced gluco-glycerol formula

Beiersdorf’s Eucerin skin care brand has expanded its Eucerin Repair line with two new moisturizing lotions.

March 12, 2012
Ascent Consumer to spice up nasal saline sets with dry salt inhaler launch

Melville, N.Y.-based Ascent Consumer Products late last month introduced a new delivery form to the nasal saline category — a dry salt inhaler branded InHalo — as a new solution to help break up mucous and promote nasal and bronchial drainage at the ECRM Cough & Cold and Allergy EPPS conference held here.

March 9, 2012
FDA approves Teva inhaler with dose counter

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a version of a drug made by Teva that includes a dose counter, the drug maker said.

February 21, 2012
Schumer calls on FDA to investigate inhaler product marketed as supplement

Sen. Charles Schumer on Tuesday announced that the Food and Drug Administration has agreed to conduct a full review of the safety and legality of the new caffeine inhaler AeroShot, distributed by Breathable Foods, which hit stores in New York and Boston this past month.

February 7, 2012
Sofn'free introduces new Nothing But hair care line for textured hair

M&M Products' Sofn’free hair care brand has developed the new Nothing But line for textured hair, which is free of phthalates and five ingredients common in hair care.

November 17, 2011
Pacific World unveils new SensatioNail at-home gel polish

Nail and beauty care company Pacific World officially has announced the launch of its new SensatioNail Invincible Gel Polish under the Nailene brand.

November 15, 2011
Awakening's espresso-based hand cream aims to suppress food odors

Awakening Mineral Skin Care, whose products are sold at select Whole Foods Markets and specialty boutiques, has developed an espresso-based hand cream designed to suppress food odors while healing and hydrating skin.

October 10, 2011
FDA approves Boehringer Ingelheim COPD treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new product for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease made by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, the drug maker said.

September 27, 2011
BabySpa takes targeted approach to infant, toddler skin care with new product line

BabySpa has announced the launch of its natural bath and body care collection, which features a "stages" system that targets the changing needs of infants and toddlers as they grow and experience different environments.

September 22, 2011
OTC asthma inhalers phased out by year end

Epinephrine inhalers will not be made or sold after Dec. 31, and patients using them should get new prescriptions to replace them, the Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.

July 14, 2011
FaceLube takes skin care where the men are

FaceLube is a new men's grooming and skin care line that is hitting shelves this summer, but you won't find it in the typical beauty aisle or department store counter.

June 7, 2011
Dr. Sears Family Essentials launches baby care line

Dr. Sears Family Essentials, whose products are sold at such retailers as The Vitamin Shoppe, Whole Foods, H-E-B, Meijer and Fred Meyer, has announced the launch of its all-natural baby care line.

April 19, 2011
InhalerWear introduces pediatric asthma compliance tool

InhalerWear on Tuesday announced its launch of a neoprene cover for inhalers that will help make carrying around an inhaler “trendy and cool” to children and teenagers. The new inhaler can be clipped to a backpack, purse or belt loop.

April 8, 2011
Impax, Banner to develop two softgel capsule products

Impax Labs will collaborate with a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and manufacturing of unique gelatin-based dosage forms.

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