The group's principal activities are to manufacture and market cosmetics and skin care products. The group's manufacturing operations include bulk manufacturing and testing of cosmetics, dermatologics, emulsions and shampoos. It's consumer products development efforts are directed towards novasome(R) encapsulation to improve performance and efficacy of pesticides, specialty and other chemicals, biocides, cosmetics, consumer products, flavors and dermatologic products. The group markets its skin care products through collaborative arrangements with major cosmetic and consumer products companies.