Nutricosmetics

Beauty science in review: Blue light protection, essential oils, active skin care and eco beauty key in 2021

03-Jan-2022 By Kacey Culliney

A plethora of scientific reviews were published in 2021, spanning a range of important beauty topics from blue light protection and the history of sunscreen through to active ingredient delivery and circular ingredient promise. Here, CosmeticsDesign-Europe...

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Collagen: Going beyond skin deep

20-Dec-2021 By Len Monheit, Executive Director, Collagen Stewardship Alliance

Collagen has become ubiquitous, perhaps even a poster child, for broad health and wellness as the audience for this exciting ingredient has continued to expand in recent years. This growth is expected to continue into 2022 and beyond, and as is the case...

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

CBD entrepreneur responds to mind health trend with new adaptogenic brand

20-Dec-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The founder of a CBD e-commerce startup is launching his second brand of supplements, this time tapping into adaptogens for mind health.

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WATCH – 15 Global beauty trends 2022: Key cosmetic insights from CosmeticsDesign editors

15-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

From hybrid cosmetics to menopause beauty to upcycled ingredients, CosmeticsDesign’s global editors take you through the top 15 global trends to watch for 2022.

Survey: Ingestible skincare may be answer to more beauty industry inclusivity

14-Dec-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Ingestible skincare appeals to consumers of all skin tones on both sides of the Atlantic and could create a “platform for inclusivity” within the beauty industry, a survey says.

NUTRAINGREDIENTS AWARDS WEDNESDAY 4 MAY 2022

NutraIngredients Awards 2022 – Prepare to be judged!

08-Dec-2021 By NutraIngredients Team

With a new prize acknowledging Innovation in Women’s Health, the NutraIngredients Awards for 2022 is one of new categories, new industry focus and more importantly new additions to the judging panel.

Seaweed supplement aims to solve menopause symptoms...naturally

02-Dec-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A seaweed supplement and functional food startup has launched the "world’s first" seaweed-based all-natural supplement to help women manage the symptoms of menopause.

Special Edition: NATURALS & NATURALLY-DERIVED – SOURCING, CHEMISTRY AND CLAIMS

Olive oil waste offers active circular beauty promise: Review

25-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Bioactive compounds extracted from olive oil production waste offer great promise for active cosmetic development, though further research and investment must be made to ensure processing was conducted sustainably, a review says.

World beauty’s green agenda: Environmental claims, blockchain transparency and local sourcing

24-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty markets around the world are sharply focused on sustainability, with substantiated claims, smart lifecycle analysis and closer-to-home sourcing some of the top priorities.

SCS FORMULATE 2021

Supply and transport disruptions ‘biggest’ 2021 challenge for UK beauty

23-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Supply and transport disruptions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and compounded by Brexit have been the most difficult hurdle for UK beauty and personal care businesses this year.

Microbiome modulation to improve sleep: What does the science say?

18-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Consumers are increasingly aware of the detrimental effects of not getting enough sleep, and emerging links between the gut microbiota and sleep could create opportunities for prebiotics and probiotics in the booming natural sleep aid category.

SCS FORMULATE 2021

Post-pandemic protective beauty has fresh opportunities amidst ‘changed’ consumer needs: Mintel

17-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has carved out very specific and different protective beauty opportunities as consumer lifestyles and mindsets have evolved, says Mintel.

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Probiota Pioneers: Calling all probiotic, prebiotics, and microbiome start-ups!

16-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota community and present their company in Copenhagen.

Special Edition: INSIDE-OUT BEAUTY – THE RISE OF EDIBLES AND FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS

Study spotlight: Fruits, plants and botanicals promising areas for beauty supplement innovation

12-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

A round-up of our scientific study coverage on inside-out beauty ingredients spotlights tomatoes, pine bark and red ginseng, amongst others, as promising ingredients for industry to consider closely.

Special Edition: INSIDE-OUT BEAUTY – THE RISE OF EDIBLES AND FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS

Plant-based retinoid alternatives offer ‘fruitful’ promise in dual dermal-hair rejuvenation: Review

05-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Plant peptides, plant hormones and cannabinoids should be more closely looked at for developing dual-action dermal and hair rejuvenation edibles and replacing retinoids that carry several negative side effects, say researchers.

Special Edition: INSIDE-OUT BEAUTY – THE RISE OF EDIBLES AND FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS

Physical appearance ‘no longer the defining factor of beauty’ – Euromonitor International

04-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Consumers worldwide now believe a healthy appearance, hygiene and cleanliness and feeling comfortable in yourself is what defines beauty, opening plenty of opportunities for functional, efficacious and authentic innovations, according to Euromonitor International.

Closing the loop: How beauty is accelerating the transition towards circular beauty in the post-pandemic era

03-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Over the last couple of years, we have seen beauty companies radically scale up sustainable action and pledges, shifting from linear to circular ways of working. While the push for circularity is stronger than ever, there remains a host of challenges...

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WGSN ‘big ideas’ for beauty in 2023: Progress, frugality, wellbeing, tech and community to shape the future

24-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

As beauty edges out of the COVID-19 pandemic, brands and retailers must take the opportunity to reset and recreate an industry that is more ethical, inclusive and sustainable, says a WGSN exec.

Vitafoods: Biotics gaining interest as consumers look at health holistically

21-Sep-2021 By Lynda Searby

Consumers are becoming more educated about the importance of maintaining a healthy microbiome for their holistic health, according to new market research which will be presented at Vitafoods 2021 next month.

Beauty giants to form consortium for ‘brand-agnostic’ and 'transparent' global environmental impact system

20-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Henkel, L’Oréal, LVMH, Natura &Co and Unilever are forming a global beauty consortium to co-develop an industry-wide environmental impact assessment and scoring system for cosmetics.

Getting to the root of a good hair day starts in the gut

13-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Whether it’s stress-related hair thinning or more grays popping up, a growing number of people are laser-focused on their head.

Lifestyle-focused startup looks to plump up UK's collagen market

13-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The founder of a science-backed collagen startup explains how she took her knowledge of the international sports nutrition sphere and created a brand to fill a huge gap in the UK market.

Study: Korean red ginseng reduces ageing-related issues in postmenopausal women

08-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A recent clinical trial of postmenopausal women found daily supplementation with Korean red ginseng significantly improved mitochondrial function, antioxidant status, and reduced fatigue within eight weeks.

Special Edition: ADVANCES IN THE SKIN MICROBIOME – INGREDIENTS INNOVATION AND SCIENCE

SkinBioTherapeutics CEO: Psoriasis supplement spotlights ‘stunningly exciting area of science’

02-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

UK skin health specialist SkinBioTherapeutics has developed a probiotic powder targeting psoriasis – a product that centres on exciting advances in the gut-skin axis and holds wider promise for industry, its CEO says.

Hydrolyzed fish cartilage may boost skin from within, says RCT

01-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with hydrolyzed fish cartilage may reduce wrinkles and improve collagen morphology in the skin, says a new study from scientists in France and Brazil.

Cutting-edge vegan ingredient claims to mimic human collagen

01-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New 'vegan collagen' brand VeCollal, in collaboration with AminoLabs, has created an ingredient which claims to mimic the amino acid profile of human collagen exactly.

Dual benefit: Herbal formulation improves ageing skin in post-menopausal women – Thai RCT

30-Aug-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

A herbal blend formulation of soy germ, black cohosh, chase-tree berry and evening primrose seed was found to improve skin roughness and other skin parameters in post-menopausal women.

Yooma Wellness acquires Vitality CBD – CEO predicts strong beauty growth

23-Aug-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Canadian firm Yooma Wellness has acquired UK cannabidiol specialist Vitality CBD in a deal set to deepen presence in Europe and beauty – a segment brimming with growth potential, its CEO says.

SkinBioTherapeutics launches probiotic supplement to target psoriasis

18-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

SkinBioTherapeutics has announced its first commercial product launch with a probiotic supplement developed to target psoriasis.

‘We have to act now and swiftly’: UK Sustainable Beauty Coalition launches

17-Aug-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The British Beauty Council has launched its Sustainable Beauty Coalition to spearhead fast and effective change in response to the ongoing climate crisis, and it is calling on industry to join.

Beauty Kitchen launches Vitamin Kitchen: Founder says ‘carbon positive’ microalgae R&D advancing

11-Aug-2021 By Kacey Culliney

UK indie brand Beauty Kitchen has unveiled its latest business venture Vitamin Kitchen – a vegan vitamin gummies brand that it will soon expand to include products containing microalgae and marine extracts; part of a larger goal to offer complementary...

Inside the trends that are driving the nutri-cosmetic boom

15-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

We're taking a look at a what is shaping and defining the category as we gear up for next week's Beauty from Within Webinar.

Indian Sandalwood Oil superior to vit E in anti-ageing effects on skin, study finds

06-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

Indian sandalwood oil could be a more potent antioxidant than vitamin E in news that could interest the cosmetic industry and their R&D efforts into ingredients that protect skin against environmental stress.

In-depth insight from Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference (CEAC) 2021

EC official: No ‘major overhaul’ of Cosmetics Regulation planned under European Green Deal

30-Jun-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The European Green Deal will see plenty of strategies and legislation rolled out to slash carbon emissions, phase out harmful chemicals and drive circular business models, but there will be no major overhaul to the existing EU Cosmetics Regulation, according...

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Hair care expert gets to the root with supplement startup

28-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A hair and skin supplement startup founder says his sustainable and natural products are the perfect solution for a post-pandemic audience.

Study: Plant-based supplement can prevent illness and skin disease in high risk population

23-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A nutrient dense plant-based supplement can reduce risk of illness and skin disease during acclimatisation to unfavourable weather conditions, according to a new randomised study of Russian students.

Oriflame enters partnership with Probi in first foray into probiotics

23-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Beauty and wellness brand Oriflame is launching its first probiotic food supplement after partnering with probiotic supplier, Probi.

Giving Ayurveda a modern twist: Vedix on putting traditional formulas into new formats and adding new ingredients

16-Jun-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Vedix, a brand from India, is giving traditional Ayurveda formulations a modern twist by making them into new dosage formats and adding ingredients which can act synergistically with the age-old formulas.

In-Depth Insight from Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference (CEAC) 2021

‘Unique’ for cosmetics: Animal-free safety assessment New Science Programme to launch in 2022

15-Jun-2021 By Kacey Culliney

A five-year, industry-led global programme will launch next year aimed at driving and shaping future worldwide uptake and regulatory acceptance of non-animal testing alternatives in cosmetics.

Google search trends: Consumers on the search for prebiotics

14-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Prebiotics are trending on multiple fronts right now, according to new research from Lumina Intelligence, as consumers look to improve their own health as well as their pets'.

Mega brand potential: Huons launches powder stick format of bestselling probiotics for menopausal health

14-Jun-2021 By Tingmin Koe

South Korean biotech company Huons has launched a powder stick version of its flagship product Elruby Menolacto, a probiotic said to alleviate menopausal symptoms.

European Climate Law: Parliament and Council of the European Union to adopt final positions in coming weeks

11-Jun-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The European Parliament and Council of the European Union will meet this month and next to adopt final positions on the upcoming European Climate Law that targets climate neutrality by 2050 and a 55% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Beauty brand growth centres on staying strong in ‘key markets’, says Kantar Worldpanel exec

10-Jun-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Global brand growth in beauty and personal care requires strong and consistent performances in key, number one markets first and foremost, says the global thought leadership director at Kantar Worldpanel.

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Robertet pairs up botanical knowhow with Ecom purchase

28-May-2021 By Will Chu

Robertet is to acquire Ecom Food Industries in a deal that serves to strengthen the French natural ingredient specialists’ botanically sourced product line for the sports and cosmetic industries.

Microalgae offers food for thought as sports and cosmetic uptake surges

26-May-2021 By Will Chu

As news filters through of the world's first dairy-free microalgae-based milk alternative, the product is an example of how far this plant-based food has impacted the food and nutrition industry of late.

Kimchi-isolated probiotic strain supplementation reduces acne severity – CJ Foods’ 12-week RCT

26-May-2021 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of a probiotic strain isolated from kimchi has shown to reduce the severity of acne, a 12-week RCT has shown.

Beauty Broadcast Video Series

WATCH – Skin resilience: Health, wellness and COVID-19 driving adaptogen use in beauty

21-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

In this episode of Beauty Broadcast, we are exploring the huge potential stress-relieving adaptogens have in beauty as concerns for health and wellness mount during the pandemic, with expert insights from Mibelle Biochemistry and Pretti5.

Immunity and beauty: The science, trends and future promise for growth

18-May-2021 By CosmeticsDesign-Europe Senior Reporter

Interest in topical and ingestible beauty products that support and even boost immunity is gaining traction, but what science can back up product developments and how much growth potential is there really in this space?

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