Health & beauty care. (Product Guide).

Full Tissue Line

Cascade Tissue Group supplies a full line private label tissue, with offerings from economy to ultra--counts and packaging designed to fit retailers' needs. -- Cascades Tissue Group, 1200 Forest St., Eau Claire, Wis., 54703, 800-826-7052 ext. 160 or 715-834-3461, www.cascades.com

A line of eight glass-bottled perfumes that emulate famous brands. Products feature spray pumps, acetate boxes and lively graphics for shelf displays or open stock. -- American Consumer Products LLC, 10883 Kinross Ave., Los Angeles, Calif., 90024, 310-443-3330, www.acillc.com

Polish Remover Wipes

Nail polish remover wipes designed for fast, convenient polish removal. One wipe removes nail polish on ten nails. Wipes are acetone-free. Cloth is designed to strengthen and nourish nails as it removes polish. -- Nice-Pak Products Inc., Two Nice-Pak Park, Orangeburg, N.Y., 800-999-6423, www.nicepak.com

Premium Facial Tissues

Offered for private label programs, premium facial tissues are available in a standard 85-count cube and in 160- and 230-count rectangular cartons. Both package configurations feature graphics designed to rival those of national brands. -- Cascades Tissue Group, 1200 Forest St., Eau Claire, Wis., 54703, 800-826-7052 ext. 160 or 715-834-3461, www.cascades.com

Reflect Spa Aromatherapy

Designed to create an environment that engages all the senses, the company's line of fragrances evoke a "mind, body, spirit" experience with energizing ginger, calming lavender, renewing green tea or sensual jasmine. Products include shower gel, body scrub, bath honey, body lotion and body mist. -- Stanford Personal Care Inc., 4175 Guardian St., Simi Valley, Calif., 93063, 800-974-7542 or 661 -799-4700, info@stanfordcare.com

Wound Care

Private label advanced wound care dressings include hydrocolloids (advanced moist healing) with or without surround film barriers for blisters, bums, scalds and other specific types of wounds. Waterproof strips with antibacterial properties also available. All adhesives are patented, featuring hypoallergenic materials designed to minimize the chance of skin irritation. All bandage products and packaging are latex free. -- SciVolutions, 268 Tosca Drive, Stoughton, Mass., 02072, 781-344-3211, www.scivolutions.com

Sun Screen Line

Line of SPF 15 and SPF 30 sunscreen and suntanning products. Products are designed to moisturize and condition the skin while promoting an even tan and protecting the skin from the sun's UV rays. -- Raani Corp., 5401 W. 65th St., Bedford Park, Ill., 60638, 708496-8025, www.raana.com

"Traditional" HBC Line

Humco Holding Group Inc., 7400 Alumax Drive, Texarkana, Texas, 75501, 800-662-3435, www.humco.com

A full line of wet and dry private label HBC items available, including items with "traditional" ingredients such as boric acid, castor oil, camphor spirits, glycerin, ipecac and sweet oil.

New to First Quality's line of bladder control products, Prevail[R] Male Guards are designed for light to moderate loss of bladder control. Fitted to the male anatomy, the body-shaped pad insert features a full-length adhesive strip for secure anchoring. The product features soft side leakage barriers and ultra absorbent core system for added absorption and protection; 14 pads per pack

Male Guards

First Quality Hygienic Inc., 800 Cuttermill Road, Suite 500, Great Neck, N.Y., 11021, 800-488-3130, fqhsales@firstquality.com or www.firstquality.com

Fragrance is the Essence

Private Portfolio (Riviera) Inc., 150 Duncan Mill Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3B 3M4, 800-268-7865 or 416-441-9933 ext. 293, kwinter@rivieraconcepts.com or info@privateportfolio.ca

Fragrances creations designed to be as individual as the wearer. Designed to speak out, giggle deliciously or whisper suggestively, products are scented luxuries said to soothe the mind, caress the body and infuse the soul. Company's mission is to capture the essence of retailer brand vision for colognes, spritzers or perfumes, body lotion, luxurious bath gels or creams and to translate it, package it and market it.

Synthetic Cleansing Bars

Trillium Healthcare Products Inc., 2768 Davis Drive, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, L3Y 4W1, 905-868-9990 ext. 33, mrussell@trillium.cc or www.trilliumhealthcare.com

Trillium Healthcare releases synthetic cleansing bar soap designed to offer a pH balance close to that of natural skin. Contains neutral cleansing agents that will not dry out the skin. Soap formulated to exceed consumers' expectations and to provide retailers with a premium alternative to national brands.

Expanding Tissue Capabilities

Through recent acquisitions, Cascades Tissue Group has become the fourth largest tissue producer in North America. Its expanding capabilities enable it to develop and deliver cutting-edge products and solutions designed to outperform the competition while respecting the environment. The company prides itself on being "the paper people ... the people you can count on for your paper needs!" -- Cascades Tissue Group, 1200 Forest St., Eau Claire, Wis., 54703, 800-826-7052 ext. 160 or 715-834-3461, www.cascades.com

European Indulgence

Euro Skin Spa is designed to exfoliate skin with a healing sea salt scrub with fast-absorbing essential oils that repair, nourish and moisturize. The skin renewal system is considered ideal for manicures and pedicures, providing intensive hydration for hands, feet, elbows--anywhere skin is dry. Counter display unit available.--RC International, 11222 I St., Omaha, Neb., 68137, 800-433-3970, www.rcinternational.com

1,000-Count Swabs

A new 1,000-count cotton swabs package is available for private label programs. Each package contains four 250-count resealable inner packs. The multi-purpose swabs are packaged for display in multiple areas of the store.--U.S. Cotton, LLC, 590 Laser Road, Rio Ranch, N.M., 87124,505-892-2269

Disposable Pull-On Undergarments

Easy-on, easy-off one-piece pull-on protective undergarments for moderate to heavy incontinence protection. Features include a multi-elastic midriff, special stand-up leak barriers, tear-away side stretch panels and a super-absorbent polymer core for maximum dryness and neutralization of odors. Available in medium (20-count) and large (18-count) sizes; packaged in handled poly bags.--Hospital Specialty Co., 670 Alpha Drive, Cleveland, Ohio, 44143, 800-321-9832

Pregnancy & Ovulation Test Kits

A new stick design features a wider wick for easier sampling, 99%-plus clinical accuracy, and fast results (positives as early as 1 minute). On-product graphics are designed to make results easy to read; product also features Spanish/English instructions and a toll-free technical support line.--Inverness Medical Inc., 51 Sawyer Road, Suite 200, Waltham, Mass., 02453, 877-696-2525, www.invernessmedical.com

Ethnic Hair & Skin Products

An extensive line of ethnic skin and hair care products includes shampoos, conditioners, pomades, styling gels and deodorants formulated to appeal to the preferences of African American and Hispanic American consumers.--Raani Corp., 5401 W. 65th St., Bedford Park, III., 60638, 708-496-8025, www.raani.com

Sanitary Pads

A complete line of national brand equivalent or better sanitary pads, including maxis, super maxis and overnight maxis; all products available with or without tabs. The company also produces panty liners and ultra thin products. Products are packaged in a variety of national brand equivalent package counts.--Fempro Inc., 734 Farrell, Drummondville, Quebec, J2C 5X3, 800-649-7813

Styling Line

A private label blister card program is available for hair styling and travel accessories products. A wide array of styles and colors are available. The generic Freestyle line of blister cards are also offered as a quick alternative to traditional private label.--American Comb Corp., 22 Kentucky Ave., Paterson, N.J., 07503, 973-523-6551, www.americancomb.com

Sanitary Napkins

Full line of maxi pads and panty liners that includes straight and tri-fold products, with choice of premium "winged" or standard quality products. Available in 8-, 12-, 14- and 16-count packages under private label brand or control brands including Preference by Tendasoft, Julie and Safex.--Tendasoft Inc., 1001 Vision Drive, Van Wert, Ohio, 45891, 800-616-8288 or 419-238-7975, tenda@bright.net

Facial Cleansing Cloths

An everyday facial cleansing cloth designed to cleanse, exfoliate, tone and hydrate skin in one step, without leaving soapy residue. Nice'n CLEAN Everyday Facial Cleansing Cloths help the skin stay dean and radiant throughout the day. Product is dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested; available in 30-count tub and refill packs.-- Nice-Pak Products Inc., 2 Nice-Pak Park, Orangeburg, N.Y., 10962, 800-999-6423, www.nicepak.com

Specialty Bath & Body Products

Bath & Body regimen products are established as an integral part of the fragrance business. Development of affordable luxury products to fit store brand program needs is available. Services include developing scents and concepts to follow current trends into fragrance mists, shower gels, creams, scrubs, and silky lotions, bath crystals, powders, soaps, candles and seasonal gift sets.--Private Portfolio (Riviera) Inc., 150 Duncan Mill Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3B 3M4, 800-268-7865 or 416-441-9933 ext. 293, kwinter@rivieraconcepts.com or info@privateportfolio.ca