The women who move science forward: 14th For Women in Science Awards

For the 14th edition of the For Women in Science program, the L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards were presented to women scientists from across the world. The annual Awards, consecrating scientific excellence and role models, distinguished 5 exceptional researchers. 15 Fellowships were granted to promising young women to help them pursue their research in prestigious institutions outside their … Read more

The power of digital: L’Oréal is ramping up its presence in social networks

L’Oréal eyes digital media to connect closer to consumers Speaking on a conference call regarding L’Oreal Group’s fourth quarter results, managing director of Strategic Marketing Marc Menesguen announced that based on positive results in 2011, the company will look to invest further in digital media. Beauty is one of the most discussed topics on social … Read more

Lead in Lipsticks

Poison Kiss: Hundreds of Lipsticks Contaminated With Lead, Reports New FDA Study Lipstick is a product used by millions of women of childbearing age who are unaware that they may be building up their blood lead levels each time they apply lipstick. A new analysis of lead in lipstick conducted by the U.S. Food and … Read more

Fountain of youth? New luxury anti-wrinkle cream that can help skin cells regenerate

New anti-ageing cosmetics due for release in 2012 Ruling out the wrinkles: Scientists claim they have found a cream that can help skin cells regenerate A new line of anti-wrinkle creams which “trick” skin cells into regenerating themselves is expected for release in 2012, says daily mail. The new technology is called glycobiology – the … Read more

L’Oreal Acquires Pacific Bioscience Laboratories

Clarisonic Acquisition Will Boost L’Oreal’s Innovation Capacity in Cosmetic Devices L’Oréal announced the acquisition of Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, the market leader in the rapidly growing area of sonic skin care devices. The move gives L’Oréal access to patented sonic skin care technology enabling the company to acquire strategic positions in the quickly emerging skin care … Read more