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Colgate-Palmolive is investigating the effect of zinc and stannous toothpastes on the SARS-CoV-2 viral load in lab and clinical studies (Getty Images)

Colgate-Palmolive engaged in ‘very promising’ COVID-19 oral care clinical research

Personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has released details of a clinical research programme underway that aims to validate the potential of oral care health products in slowing the spread of COVID-19.

‘Full service’ beauty: Croda to expand into fragrances with €820m Iberchem acquisition

Specialty chemicals major Croda International is set to acquire Spanish fragrance and flavour firm Iberchem in a multi-million-euro deal that creates a full-service offering for beauty and personal care manufacturers.

INDIE PIONEERS PODCAST — Perfume revolutionary: CEO of Maison 21G on how her brand is shaking up the fragrance world

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, CEO of bespoke perfumery Maison 21G discusses her consumer-centric approach to the retail journey online and offline, as well as how the perfume industry is set to undergo considerable change.

APTAR beauty packaging meets Credo's sustainability guidelines

This month, the packaging supplier and the clean beauty retailer teamed up to make it all the easier for cosmetics, personal care, and fragrance brands to choose packaging that Credo deems sustainable.

‘Start of a new era’: Anti-ageing, skin brightening and sustainability trends key for Nardev’s Asia expansion

Nardev aims to expand its presence in Asia Pacific by tapping on demand for anti-ageing, skin brightening and sustainable ingredients, backed by its recent acquisition by Barentz.

‘Real impact at scale’: L’Oréal launches green beauty Garnier solid shampoo bars

International beauty major L'Oréal has developed a line of solid shampoo bars under its Garnier brand that it is launching across Europe, a move it says takes the green alternative squarely into mass beauty.

Self-tanning and luxury baths key UK self-care priorities during COVID-19, finds The Body Shop

UK consumers have spent more money on self-tanning products and more time taking baths during COVID-19 lockdown despite a multi-million cutback in overall beauty spend, finds The Body Shop.

‘A test of flexibility, innovation and resilience’: Polish beauty shows signs of COVID-19 recovery

Poland’s beauty category like many other EU markets has been hard hit by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, but industry is showing signs of recovery, says the Polish Union of the Cosmetics Industry.

J&J talc supplier sells assets to Magris Resources to emerge from Chapter 11

Imerys Talc America filed for bankruptcy the same month that US District Judge Freda Wolfson issued a ruling that allowed thousands of lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson to proceed. Now, the France-based industrial mineral company is selling its North...

Herbal healing: Interest in well-being spurring growth of Santa Maria Novella in Singapore

A 17th century cosmetic brand founded by a religious order is tapping into the growing importance of wellness and inner well-being to expand its presence in Singapore.

Colgate-Palmolive files patents on ‘gentle’ salt-based whitening toothpaste formulas

Personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has developed toothpaste formulas incorporating metal silicates that it says provide efficient whitening whilst remaining gentle on the tooth enamel.

Consumers ‘demand better labelling’ of nanomaterials, finds EU study

EU consumers are more aware of risks and benefits associated with nanomaterials, but the majority still demand better labelling on everyday products – a concern that warrants further study, says the European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON).

Gut instinct: Inside-out beauty is a ‘really exciting space’ for the skin microbiome

Caring for the skin microbiome from the inside-out with supplements that target the gut-skin axis is a nascent but exciting approach that makes a lot of sense for beauty brands, experts say.