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Ocutec receives further equity investment of £500K from existing investors

Ocutec Ltd, the Lanarkshire-based medical devices company, today announced that it had received a further equity investment of £500K from existing investors Discovery Investment Fund Limited, Chimaerabio, Scottish Enterprise Co-investment Fund and company founders.

3 Jun 2010

3M announces acquisition of J.R. Phoenix

3M announced today it has acquired J.R. Phoenix Ltd., a manufacturer of hand hygiene and skin care products for health care and professional use including soaps, hand cleansers, moisturizing and protecting creams, antimicrobial soaps and sanitizing gels, shampoo and body wash.

29 May 2010

Ambrotose AO capsules raise antioxidant protection in serum ORAC in healthy adults: Study

Mannatech, Incorporated, a global pioneer in the development of high-quality health, weight and fitness, and skin care solutions based on nutritional science, announced the results of an independent human clinical study that demonstrated intake of its proprietary Ambrotose AO capsules raised antioxidant protection in serum oxygen radical absorbance capacity in healthy adults, further validating a previous human study.

26 May 2010

HTDS Collagenna Skin Care Products enters into exclusive distribution agreement with Medimec

Hard to Treat Diseases Collagenna Skin care Products has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with the Malaysian company Medimec www.medimec.com.my

21 May 2010

EvoLife Laboratories participates in ONS Congress 2010 to assist nurses, caregivers

EvoLife Laboratories, a world leader in the development of products for skin, oral, nail, hair, hygiene care specifically designed for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy, successfully launched its products in the USA. EvoLife Laboratories is present at the annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress 2010 in San Diego and utilizes this opportunity to further engage with nurses and caregivers.

15 May 2010

Nu Skin Enterprises' revenue for first-quarter 2010 increases 23% to $364.1M

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. today announced record first-quarter results, with revenue of $364.1 million, a 23 percent improvement over the prior-year period. Quarterly revenue was positively impacted 8 percent by foreign currency fluctuations.

28 Apr 2010

Energizer Holdings reports 6% increase in second-quarter 2010 net sales

Energizer Holdings, Inc., today announced results of its second quarter ended March 31, 2010. Net earnings for the quarter were $88.5 million, or $1.25 per diluted share, versus net earnings of $77.0 million, or $1.30 per diluted share in the second fiscal quarter of 2009.

27 Apr 2010

Johnson & Johnson' first-quarter 2010 sales increase 4.0% to $15.6 billion

Johnson & Johnson today announced sales of $15.6 billion for the first quarter of 2010, an increase of 4.0% as compared to the first quarter of 2009. Operational results declined 0.1% and the positive impact of currency was 4.1%.

21 Apr 2010

Vitamins touted in skin care products reduce signs of sun-damaged skin: Study

While everyone knows that getting an adequate daily dose of vitamins and minerals is important in maintaining one's overall health, many question whether or not the vitamins touted in skin care products work in reducing the signs of sun-damaged skin.

13 Apr 2010

Investment report on Radient Pharmaceuticals from StockPreacher.com

StockPreacher.com announces an investment report featuring Radient Pharmaceuticals Corp. The report includes financial, comparative and investment analyses, and industry information you need to know to make an educated investment decision.

9 Apr 2010

Wellness Formulations introduces Dermal Renu Sunshield

Wellness Formulations, LLC, a leader in anti-glycation research and product development, has launched Dermal Renu® Sunshield daily wear SPF 15 sunscreen. This mineral based sunscreen provides broad-spectrum protection from sun damage caused by UVA/UVB rays, while fighting the signs of aging through a unique combination of anti-glycation agents, antioxidants, moisturizing elements, peptides, and botanical extracts.

30 Mar 2010

Rite Aid, AAAAI team up to offer guides to allergy sufferers

Rite Aid and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology are again teaming up this spring to help allergy sufferers with free allergy guides available now in nearly 4,800 Rite Aid stores nationwide and online at www.riteaid.com.

30 Mar 2010

Oxygen Biotherapeutics commences distributing newly formulated Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate

Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. today announced that the company has begun distribution for its newly formulated Dermacyte™ Oxygen Concentrate for the beauty and skin care market. The over-the-counter product is a scientifically designed perfluorocarbon concentrate to enhance oxygen delivery to skin.

29 Mar 2010

One-stop resource for advanced wound care medical reimbursement on Smith & Nephew website

The Advanced Wound Management Division of Smith & Nephew, Inc., a subsidiary of Smith & Nephew plc, is providing a web-based resource guide to medical reimbursement for its comprehensive line of advanced wound care products.

27 Mar 2010

Helix BioMedix reports revenue of approximately $391,000 in 2009

Helix BioMedix, Inc., a developer of bioactive peptides, announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2009.

26 Mar 2010

Standardized skin-care guidelines

Given the complexity of cancer treatment, skin care may seem like a small matter. However, a nurse at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center knew that skin issues were a constant source of anxiety for many patients receiving radiation therapy, and through research she discovered that routine advice was rooted in myth instead of scientific evidence.

18 Mar 2010

Helix BioMedix enters into distribution agreement with RubyDerm Bio

Helix BioMedix, Inc., a developer of bioactive peptides, announced that the Company entered into an agreement with RubyDerm Bio, Inc. under which RubyDerm will assume responsibility, on an exclusive basis, for the distribution of certain of Helix BioMedix’s branded prestige skin care products to spas, beauty stores, hospitals, clinics, physicians, and consumers in South Korea, China and Japan.

11 Mar 2010

Senetek closes Security Purchase Agreement with DMRJ

Senetek PLC today announced the closing of a Security Purchase Agreement, a Note and a Warrant Purchase Agreement DMRJ Group, LLC on March 4, 2010. DMRJ Group, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company affiliated with Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund L.P., an accredited institutional investor with its investment manager headquartered in New York, New York.

11 Mar 2010

Helix BioMedix announces additional funding of $2.9M through convertible promissory notes

Helix BioMedix, Inc., a developer of bioactive peptides, announced additional funding in the amount of $2.9 million through convertible promissory notes. The company also announced the addition of Lawrence Blake Jones to its board of directors.

10 Mar 2010

Collagenna Skin care Products enters into exclusive distribution agreement with Alphaderm Body and Wellness

Hard to Treat Diseases announces that Collagenna Skin care Products has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Alphaderm Body and Wellness for Switzerland.

9 Mar 2010