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The L'Oréal Water Saver system is already available in select NY salons, with a Paris and global salon rollout primed for this year and next; the at-home variant will launch at a later date (Image: L'Oréal)

L’Oréal unveils smart Water Saver hair care system at CES 2021: ‘Every drop of water is precious’, says exec

International beauty major L’Oréal has co-developed a smart hair care system with Swiss environmental innovation company Gjosa that blends and distributes product in a way that ensures water savings of up to 80%.

‘Monumental’: British beauty secures sector representation in UK govt

The British beauty industry has secured formal, sector-specific representation within the UK government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) – a move industry leaders says finally gives the sector the spotlight it deserves.

Beneficial bug: AI predicts how molecules will react with skin microbes to ensure product safety

A research team from India has developed SkinBug, an artificial intelligence tool which can predict how specific molecules in cosmetics will react to skin microbes and potentially harm the user.

A beauty first: Fashion retailer FJB bets on skin care brand Dr. Barbara Sturm in effort to diversify business

South East Asian fashion retailer FJ Benjamin Holdings (FJB) has recently expanded into beauty with the addition of cult skin care Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics to tap into the growing demand for skin care amid COVID-19.

USDA Final Hemp Rule draws mixed reactions from industry stakeholders

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the final rule regulating the production of hemp in the United States — well over a year after publishing draft regulations.

French beauty firms can now qualify to export ‘ordinary’ cosmetics into China without animal testing

France has become the first EU country to qualify for exemptions on animal testing for general-use cosmetics exported to China after its National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) developed a dedicated platform enabling manufacturers...

Mintel: Total wellness now ‘integral’ to beauty routines

Beauty consumers consider holistic wellness as integral to their daily routines, particularly as stress and mental health have taken over the conversation amidst COVID-19, says the associate director of global beauty and personal care at Mintel.

Addressing stability and nano concerns: Beiersdorf files flurry of patents for UV filter blends

Personal care major Beiersdorf has developed a collection of alternative UV filter blends for use in cosmetic applications and sunscreens that it says provide increased stability and address nano particle concerns.

Protective barrier: Kao looking into development of lactic acid-based anti-bacterial hand care based on latest research

Kao Corporation aiming to develop lactic acid-based hand care products with long-lasting antimicrobial properties based on latest research into the hand barrier.

Retail expert: COVID-19 has ‘turbo-charged’ the digital beauty experience

The future of beauty retail will see a unified commerce approach connecting online and offline that relies on data to provide highly tailored shopper journeys, experiences and products, says Simon Hathaway, EMEA MD of retail strategy agency Outform.

The Hut Group needs own-brand and premium beauty edge to stay ‘ahead of rivals’: GlobalData

UK e-commerce major The Hut Group has aggressively expanded in recent months, propelling it way ahead of competitors in health and beauty, but it must now deepen its customer base to continue leading in such a crowded market, says GlobalData.

Cosmetics Europe chief: Industry will fight to be recognised as ‘essential’

The cosmetics and personal care industry must continue its fight to get products recognised as essential to consumer lives in the coming year given ‘essentiality’ governs so many strategies set to be rolled out under the European Green Deal, says the...