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South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review - Volume 42, Issue 5, May 2015
Volume 42, Issue 5, May 2015
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Erratum
Source: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42 (2015)More LessErratum: Colorcon with Dow Pharma & Food Solutions - Unique Together in the global Controlled Release Alliance was incorrectly referenced in the April edition of P&C Review, in the Tabletting & Encapsulation Pharmaceutical Focus on page 21.
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The fast and the fickle : from the editor
Author Abby VorsterSource: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42 (2015)More LessThe trends driving product development in the personal care industry are as unpredictable as the consumers who follow them and what is suitable today will likely not apply tomorrow.
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News
Source: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42, pp 6 –9 (2015)More LessDistribution is key for successful green brands
Symrise depicts its 2014 performance holistically
Professional hair care entities to merge in Port Elizabeth
Tahitian oils secure organic certification
L'oréal Paris reaches record brand value
Enzyme solutions partnership extended
New technology centre launched
Local skin care company takes top honours
Baby and kids range celebrates a SA first
Caffeine shampoo marks 100 million in global sales
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On the street
Source: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42 (2015)More LessTame frizzy hair
Skin's new best friend
All about the basecoat
Swiss solution for orange peel
Caviar anti-ageing therapy
New vitamin range for South Africa
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Grab your piece of the African pie : on the web with Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review
Source: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42 (2015)More LessRoland Berger Strategy Consultants, a leading global agency that combines sound analyses with creative strategies, focused its attention on emerging markets in the research document entitled Africa, the New 'Eldorado' for Beauty, Cosmetics and Personal Care Players.
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A Spanish rendezvous : in-cosmetics 2015
Author Abby VorsterSource: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42, pp 14 –17 (2015)More LessFor three beautiful and balmy days, from 14 to 16 April, Gita Forbes from Kalahari Lifestyle and I made Barcelona our temporary home, as we navigated its public transport system to Gran Fira, the show venue, located on the newer, more modern end of the city, to attend the 25th anniversary of in-cosmetics.
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Silicones, synergies & success : company focus
Source: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42, pp 18 –19 (2015)More LessChemsystems with its Akulu Marchon division is utilising the synergistic strengths to present solutions, which are not only world class, but also flexible to customers in the South African personal care, home care and pharmaceutical industries.
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Methylal - a key solvent for aerosols and pumps : aerosols
Source: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42, pp 20 –22 (2015)More LessMethylal brings benefits to pump and aerosol formulations with all propellants. It is widely used in a variety of applications including medical devices (known internationally as parapharmaceuticals), cosmetics, household products, insecticides, and air fresheners.
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Pssst... new developments revealed : aerosols
Source: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42, pp 23 –24 (2015)More LessA pioneer and trendsetter in pharmaceutical contract manufacturing, Wrapsa produces over 1 000 products for various customers. Its aerosol manufacturing plant specialises in medicinal or non-metered dose aerosols, which form a major part of the unit's manufacturing activity.
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Leading with innovative processing equipment : HIV/Aids
Source: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42, pp 26 –27 (2015)More LessPA Cuthbert is a South African leader in the manufacture of process equipment. The company specialises in providing turn-key manufacturing, packaging and automation solutions.
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Facility upgrades to improve access to ARVs : HIV/Aids
Source: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42 (2015)More LessLeading pharmaceutical companies in South Africa play a substantial role in assisting the Department of Health in its quest to increase administering of anti-retroviral (ARV) medication to people living with HIV/Aids who have a CD4 count of 500.
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Remaining ahead of changing needs : anti-ageing
Author Jamie MillsSource: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42, pp 29 –31 (2015)More LessThe global anti-ageing segment has seen an explosion of interest during the past few years. It has now become a key over-arching driver influencing product innovation going forward.
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Beauty is skin deep : anti-ageing
Author Abby VorsterSource: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42, pp 32 –33 (2015)More LessThe anti-ageing category is being influenced by various drivers. Millennials, despite their youth, are becoming more concerned with ageing, while the take-home spa trend is making its mark. Natural ingredients and skin care solutions that speak to the senses are also driving category developments.
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The science of skin health and beauty : anti-ageing
Source: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42, pp 34 –35 (2015)More LessAshland Specialty Ingredients' multidisciplinary team of experts lead discussions on the future potential of topical skin care products formulated for improved efficacy at this year's in-cosmetics.
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Beating baldness with African botanicals : Africa focus
Source: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42, pp 36 –37 (2015)More LessAfriplex, together with a team of experts, has developed a standardised spray dried extract, BPO5, sourced from the rhizomes of Elephantorrhiza elephantina. The extract was launched at in-cosmetics Barcelona and is specified for products aimed at counteracting hair loss.
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The new destination for development : Africa focus
Author Abby VorsterSource: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42, pp 38 –40 (2015)More LessDespite her diversity, complicated distribution network and political challenges, Africa's personal care industry is thriving. Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review discovers interesting insights into doing business on this unique continent.
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News : packaging review
Source: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42, pp 42 –44 (2015)More LessAustralia's Amcor buys into SA
Major restructuring at Astrapak
Serving a growing global market
New screen inkjet press for HP labelling
Positive growth in pet recycling
Automated effervescent tablet filling
Hard work lies ahead
PacSA renamed
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Shelf level with Andrea
Author Andrea ProttiSource: South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review 42 (2015)More Less