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A number of retailers have introduced ethical beauty schemes with in-house standards outlining ingredients allowed and disallowed, as well wider environmental requirements [Getty Images]

‘Retailers have got more involved' in ethical beauty – Ecovia Intelligence

Retailers are getting more involved in ethical standards and certifications, with many creating in-house schemes for beauty brands stocked in-store and online, and this trend will continue to rise in importance, says the founder of Ecovia Intelligence.

The European-wide industry initiative is focused on three key areas - climate, nature and packaging - with a series of goals, guidelines and tools available to companies throughout the value chain [Getty Images]

‘Collective action’: Cosmetics Europe unveils industry eco initiative Commit for Our Planet

European industry association Cosmetics Europe has launched a sustainability initiative to spearhead collaborative eco efforts and action across beauty and personal care, aiming to reduce overall carbon footprints, support biodiversity and improve packaging.

The beauty industry can work closely with chemical trade associations to better understand and manage supply chains moving forward, especially amidst ongoing disruptions and today's climate crisis [Getty Images]

Complex chemicals: Beauty must ‘invest a lot more’ in sustainable supply chains, says association chief

The beauty and personal care industry must invest more in better understanding complex chemical supply chains and work with its partners to drive sustainable action, especially during disruptive times with COVID-19, Brexit and the climate crisis, says...

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Collagen boosts skin immunity through anti-inflammatory response

Hydrolysed collagen reduces the synthesis of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and the subsequent release of pro-inflammatory cytokines to preserve skin immune integrity and prevent infections in the elderly, say researchers.

Estée Lauder Companies is due to close its acquisition of fashion major Tom Ford early next year [Getty Images]

Deal analysis: Estée Lauder plays the long game with Tom Ford acquisition

Estée Lauder Companies’ acquisition of Tom Ford is a shrewd move that will allow the world’s second largest beauty company to better compete with its rival L’Oréal, says a GlobalData analyst.

Weleda has created a small internal startup to build out fresh innovations across packaging and formulation [Getty Images]

Weleda R&D chief: ‘We’re trying to switch our way of innovating’

Swiss natural and organic beauty brand Weleda has formed a small-scale internal startup to speed up product development and market testing, presenting a very new way of working, its R&D head says.

The European dairy industry produces around 75 million tonnes of whey each year and the cheese sector is considered the 'most polluting' [Getty Images]

From cheese to cosmetics: Dairy whey ‘valuable’ byproduct for active beauty

Whey waste from cheese production holds significant promise as an active ingredient for cosmetic formulations, particularly those targeting skin health and dermal ageing, finds an EU research consortium.

The team are aiming to quantify emotional responses to fragrances, ultimately empowering formulators to predict impact and design to influence [Getty Images]

University of Lisbon mapping brain responses to fragrance: 'Sense of smell is the most mysterious'

The University of Lisbon is working to build a database of brain responses to individual fragrances to help industry better predict how consumers will respond to perfumes or scented beauty products.

Personalised solutions, true innovation and credible claims are key for beauty brands to succeed among diverse population groups across Asia and beyond. ©Getty Images

Intersectional beauty: Why personalisation, innovation and claims are key to meeting diverse individual needs

Personalised solutions, true innovation and credible claims are key for beauty brands to succeed among diverse population groups across Asia and beyond, say trends experts.

Consumers and retailers are demanding greater transparency and ways to prove product authenticity, green claims and wider supply chain stories [Getty Images]

‘Digital passports’ could future-proof green beauty, says expert

Introducing digital product passports will be a strong move in tackling greenwashing in various industries, including cosmetics, but will also open up plenty of opportunities to differentiate and engage with consumers, says a digital expert.

L'Occitane says the extract is high in antioxidants and thus can reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the skin and limit protein carbonylation [Getty Images]

Kimchi to cosmetics: Korean chili pepper promising for skin radiance, says L’Occitane

French beauty major L’Occitane says capsaicin-free Korean chili pepper extract shows promise for improving skin radiance, even under pollution stress.

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L'Oréal is heavily invested in advancing UV protection offerings, including for consumers with dark skin phototypes [Getty Images]

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Humane Society International calls for ‘essential revisions’ to EU REACH regulation

Women want a more open discourse about the menopause, presenting beauty and wellbeing companies an important opportunity to engage in this space and better understand consumer needs [Getty Images]

The future of female health? Beauty and science experts brainstorm NPD promise for menopause wellbeing

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Many precursors of the metaverse already exist - the likes of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) - but the true potential remains some years off [Getty Images]

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Almost three-quarters (72%) of women worldwide are now focused on looking healthy rather than young after the pandemic [Getty Images]

The COVID-19 beauty reset? Post-pandemic women want to look ‘healthy’ not ‘young’, finds Avon

There are huge numbers of brands and manufacturers offering super-smart beauty products, tools and services as technology continues to evolve rapidly [Getty Images]

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