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Global green beauty trends spotlight environmental claims, local sourcing and blockchain transparency

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

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.

Olive oil waste offers active circular beauty promise: Review

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.

J&J to carve out premium position with 'added-value' personal care following split: Analyst

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) will become more competitive in personal care after the carve out of its consumer health business, particularly if it invests in personalised and premium NPD, an analyst says.

Lushin’ your line: Six possible applications for wine-waste ingredients - Study

Many consumers already drink wine for its potential health benefits, but the waste from its production may be a good source of bioactive cosmetic ingredients.

Turning the grey tide: Menard Cosmetics new study suggests red ginseng and truffles can prevent greying hair

Japanese cosmetics company Menard has published a study on the causes of greying hair that suggests that Korean red ginseng and truffle can help prevent the process by targeting pigment stem cells.

Stop sweat: Unilever files patent duo on metal-free antiperspirant formulas

Personal care major Unilever has developed an antiperspirant formula without traditional metal-based actives like aluminium, offering an active alternative thanks to a blend of film forming polymers, solvents and plasticizers.

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

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.

Maximising recovery: Shiseido will increase marketing investments by $132m after ‘holding back’ in previous year

Japanese beauty and personal giant Shiseido will be making “aggressive marketing investments” in the fourth quarter to capitalise on what it believes is the beginning of market recovery from this year’s COVID-19 resurgence.

Waterless is safer from contamination, but not out of the woods

Brands across personal care are developing waterless products to meet the demand of eco-focused consumers, but in formulation and manufacturing they come with their own safety and contaminations concerns.

Singapore clean beauty brand DrGL expands online presence in Europe with Amazon launch

Singapore’s clean beauty brand DrGL is expanding its online presence in Europe with a listing on Amazon in Germany and France.

Beyond ISO 16128: Industry ‘can’t ignore’ biodegradability in natural and organic cosmetics, says expert

As the beauty industry continues its push forward with natural and organic cosmetics innovation, focus must be placed on the biodegradability of ingredients – still surprisingly overlooked in the field, says a formulation expert.

Lush closing several major global social media accounts – these platforms are the ‘antithesis’ of relaxation

Cosmetics major Lush will close all global social media accounts across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat this month, stating they will remain closed until the platforms provide a safer environment for users.

WATCH – Oral refresh: Lovebyt and Vedix on why the oral care routine is ripe and ready for disruption

In the latest episode of the Beauty Broadcast, our guests from Lovebyt and Vedix explain how the oral care sector is progressing from meeting basic health needs, to becoming a beauty and lifestyle essential.