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ECHA's proposal to restrict microplastics completely underestimates the value that beauty and personal care products give consumers, according to Cosmetics Europe (Getty Images)

Microplastics restriction: ECHA has a ‘very restricted and narrow view’ of our industry, says Cosmetics Europe chief

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has displayed a very narrow view of the cosmetics and personal care industry in its proposal to restrict microplastics, underestimating the true value and complexity of the sector, says the director-general of Cosmetics Europe.

Prune power? Zero-waste plum kernel oil ‘carving out a niche of its own’, says supplier

Plums and prunes discarded by the agri-food sector can be used to develop zero-waste emollient oils for skin care and hair care, tapping into widespread demand for sustainable, plant-based innovation, says UK supplier Kerfoot Group.

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Sustainable sourcing for botanicals: Traceability, backwards integration and innovative upcycling

Sustainability plays a key role in Symrise core business and beyond. Since botanicals are sourced from nature, a particular emphasis has to be put on the sustainability approach around an affluent biodiversity.

Go sweat: NZ’s Ultrella outlines local and overseas expansion plans with natural demi-perspirant range

New Zealand-based Ultrella is looking to expand locally and overseas with its natural deodorant ‘demi-perspirant’ products.

Inter Parfums plans for COVID-19 recession recovery

With sales down nearly 40% year-over-year, the perfume manufacturer updated its 2020 financial guidance this month and shared insight into the company’s holiday expectations and ambitious plans for 2021.

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Hemp Seed Oil – Trendy, sustainable, with proven efficacy for skin

Hemp has been a growing trend over the last few years. Despite the challenging regulatory landscape, Symrise identified Hemp Oil as an innovative cosmetic ingredient with high potential.

Natura & Co and L’Oréal ranked most ‘inclusive and diverse’ beauty majors in the world: Refinitiv report

Natura & Co and L’Oréal are two of the top 10 most inclusive and diverse publicly traded companies worldwide in 2020, according to financial market insights firm Refinitiv.

The physical-digital blur is ‘an absolute given’ for beauty in 2020, says retail expert

Beauty brands and retailers must blur physical retail with digital experiences to engage consumers in a post-pandemic world, and plenty can be learned from China, according to a retail design expert.

‘Multi-faceted brand experience’: Beiersdorf pilots smart packaging across Nivea Men via Google Lens

Personal care major Beiersdorf has partnered with image recognition technology Google Lens to develop limited edition interactive packaging on its Nivea Men range in Germany.

Greta Thunberg learnings: Beauty can target conscious consumerism with ‘cathedral thinking’ led innovation

The beauty industry can draw inspiration from climate change activist Greta Thunberg to develop purpose-led and sustainable brand strategies that will thrive in a post-pandemic world, says a retail design expert.

‘Accelerating action’: Johnson & Johnson outlines 2030 goals on plastic packaging, ingredients transparency and preventive health

Personal care major Johnson & Johnson has outlined a range of measures in its ‘healthy lives mission’ program that aim to boost sustainability and improve the health of consumers over the next ten years.

Serious about the skin microbiome: Science, regulation and opportunities in 2020

The skin microbiome continues to ignite interest as science fast advances and product innovations hit shelves, but where exactly are the biggest opportunities for industry and what will be the key challenges moving forward?

‘Made-to-order’: L’Oréal files patent on smart robotic system for personalised hair dye kits

International beauty major L’Oréal has designed a means to manufacture custom-made hair dye kits, integrating e-commerce orders from consumers directly into a smart robotic filling system.