| Isolagen sells Swiss site to Swatch
Isolagen Inc. said Monday that it sold its site in Switzerland for $6.4 million. A spokesman for the Exton, Pa., based skin-care products company (AMEX:ILE) said the site is an empty warehouse that was part of the company's discontinued operations. The buyer was Switzerland-based watch manufacturer the Swatch Group, the spokesman said. Chairman Nicholas L. Teti Jr. said the proceeds "will enable us to further pursue the implementation of our business plan for 2008." Isolagen sells anti-aging and acne treatment products and is developing treatments for acne scars and wrinkles that would involve tissue rejuvenation. .
Beauty firms market skin care for adults with acne
NEW YORK -- Acne isn't a problem that magically disappears when you turn 20. Even though it's thought of as a teen skin problem, many adults -- in fact, most adults -- suffer at least occasional outbreaks of acne. The dermatology and beauty industries have taken notice of those blemishes over the past few years and are increasing the number of adult-acne products they offer. The ingredients aren't much different from those in treatments aimed at teens, but manufacturers say adults are willing to spend more money even if they have fewer pimples. Clinique last fall launched its Acne Solutions line, a three-step system similar to its classic skin-care sets, but containing anti-acne ingredients. "In talking to our own consultants at the (retail) counter, mature customers complain of acne ...
CLEAN & CLEAR(R) Introduces SOFT, A Moisturizing Line of Healthy Skincare Products Designed to Soften, Purify and ...
Consumer studies have shown that 84% of females aged 18 - 24 began using a facial moisturizer before they turned 18, which is a telling sign that young women today are very concerned with their skincare regimen(1). There are an abundance of facial skincare products for young consumers on the market today, but most address acne and problem skin, rather than offering a healthy daily regimen for normal skin. For those young consumers who do not suffer from acne, the skincare aisle at the drugstore can be daunting ... until now. CLEAN & CLEAR®, the number one skincare brand for young women, introduces SOFT, a moisturizing line of skincare products developed specifically to soften, purify and protect young skin. .
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