Sustainability is clearly today’s hot beauty topic, but there remains widespread confusion about what this entails for industry beyond plastic packaging, says the CEO of the British Beauty Council.
BASF has acquired Dutch aroma biotech specialist Isobionics and partnered with US metabolic engineering firm Conagen, shifting its business reach into natural aromas for the first time.
Tech start-up Cherry Pick has developed an artificial intelligence program to track real-time consumer engagement in beauty, enabling highly targeted, demand-driven product development.
Ecovia is extending its deadline for the Sustainable Beauty Awards, allowing for final submissions on this Friday, September 27th, adding another week to the deadline.
Swiss fragrance major Firmenich is set to acquire a 17% stake in French natural ingredients specialist Robertet, stating it may also consider taking a controlling interest if invited to do so.
The anti-inflammatory effects of hemp oil (Cannabis sativa L.) and CBD powder (cannabidiol) have been compared, throwing up interesting findings for potential use in skin diseases, say researchers.
Fragrance makers big and small from Latin America, Asia, and the States were in the headlines on Cosmetics Design this month. Here are the highlights, including an Indie Beauty Profile of Georgia-based Othús Perfumery, 3 new fragrances from Shiseido,...
Silab has kickstarted operations at its newly completed preservative-free powder production unit, a move it says aligns well with market expectations and consumer demands.
L’Oréal at United Nations Climate Action Summit – 74th Session of the General Assembly
Addressing climate change requires more than pledges and following rules, it needs to become a proactive and voluntary corporate mission, says L’Oréal’s Chief Ethics Officer.
The research arm of LVMH is collaborating with the Centre for iPS Cell Research and Application of Kyoto University (CiRA) to study the mechanism of skin metabolism for Parfums Christian Dior.
Independent beauty is a global, growing marketplace but start-up mindsets need to shift up a gear to consider collaboration and expansion from the get-go, says the founder of Indie Beauty Expo.
Calcium alginate microbeads offer a promising and cost-effective alternative to polymer additives, rapidly in sea water and simple to fabricate, say researchers.
Shiseido’s luxury beauty brand Clé de Peau Beauté is strengthening its global presence by expanding its footprint in Europe and the Middle East and Africa region.
L'Oréal and Unilever are within the 19-strong One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B) business coalition, set up to drive sustainable agriculture throughout global supply chains.
Beauty and personal care brands have long relied on ‘free from’ claims to communicate clean and non-toxic credentials, but this conversation must change to spotlight safety and efficacy instead, says Mintel.
Female wellness is a significant trend to watch in the global independent beauty category, and innovation in the field is largely and importantly female-led, says the founder of Indie Beauty Expo.
An increasing body of evidence is pointing to sustainable packaging as the new industry standard, with recycled materials and refillable solutions becoming more and more popular.
Gattefossé is the latest legacy ingredient supplier to delve in to the indie beauty business. The cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients company was among an array of exhibitors at the inaugural Uplink Live supply-side tradeshow hosted by the Indie Beauty...
Sustainable packaging innovation must roll out across mass beauty and personal care if any real strides are to be made, and Western European consumers are largely ready for changes, says a Kantar Worldpanel research director.
Omega-3 and omega-6 rich sacha inchi oil shows good moisturising benefits for dry skin and warrants further investigation for skin care applications, say researchers.
Glow make-up is rising fast through the cosmetics ranks, fuelled by changing consumer demands and a flurry of product launches and it’s providing promise in a challenging retail environment, according to The NPD Group.
Western Europe has the highest number of consumers consistently working to reduce plastic waste, with many opting for reusable beauty products or those without plastic packaging, finds Kantar Worldpanel.
EU ‘free from’ guidance helps clarify the legal framework behind cosmetic claims and should create a fairer European beauty and personal care market, says the director-general of Cosmetics Europe.
Europe holds the lion’s share of a growing global hair styling category and the market will continue to surge, driven by trendy millennials and an explosion in e-commerce, according to Future Market Insights.
Specialty chemicals major BASF wants to develop more customised personal care products for African skin types and its latest efficacy study shows promise for its active ingredient on oily skin.
Mark October 8th in your diaries because this is when the Cosmetics Design editorial team will be broadcasting its webinar titled: ‘How To Tap Into The CBD Beauty Trend The Right Way!’
Significant opportunities exist for sustainable beauty development, from plastic-free and refillable packaging to circular raw materials, and the rethink must happen now, says Euromonitor International’s senior sustainability consultant.
Researchers have developed a blend of strontium salt and liquorice compounds with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic effects, opening up promise for safe, long-term dermatology treatments.
Weleda is handing out free product samples in exchange for empty cosmetic packs during London Beauty Week – part of a bigger drive to spark conversation around sustainable packaging, it says.
Consumer demands for transparency will rise, activism will increase and the trend of living with less will continue – key trends brands must consider when developing future sustainable strategies, says Euromonitor International.
Avon UK has launched its first vegan and eco-friendly skin care line ‘Distillery’ following several years of scientific research and will soon roll out the offering globally, adding make-up next year.
On Friday, the Paris-based contract development and manufacturing group announced that it has acquired a first US-based business. The deal is part of the ANJAC Health & Beauty Group’s strategy to do more business in cosmetics and skin care, expressly...
Safe, effective and eco-friendly, silicones are the ideal ingredient for clean beauty formulations, but unnecessary “fear-mongering” has given the ingredient a bad reputation according to one industry exec.
Scientists have characterised the molecular effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on skin cells, highlighting antioxidant promise for use in topical skin care products to treat diseases like atopic dermatitis.
MAKING SENSE OF ‘FREE FROM’ COSMETIC CLAIMS GUIDANCE: PART II
Cosmetics companies making ‘free from’ claims on finished products must closely follow guidance on required criteria for substantiation, carefully considering honesty, fairness and safety, an expert says.
MAKING SENSE OF ‘FREE FROM’ COSMETIC CLAIMS GUIDANCE: PART I
A guidance document released in July on EU cosmetic ‘free from’ claims aims to clarify what is and isn’t allowed by law on finished products, but widespread confusion remains, an expert says.
Health and wellness continue to drive the men’s personal care and grooming categories, but consumers don’t feel there are enough tailored products on subscription services, finds GlobalData.
Specialty chemicals major BASF and research institute CTIBiotech have created another 3D skin model with immune macrophages to enable R&D work into anti-inflammatory ingredients.
Spanish customers are highly loyal in luxury beauty, particularly fragrances, but there’s scope to develop business further through aspirational, value-driven branding and wider distribution, says Kantar Worldpanel.
Beauty major L'Oréal has launched its YSL perfume Libre after eight years in development, marking part of a flurry of fragrance innovation that it hopes will spruce up Western Europe growth.
Reversed vending, environmental impact assessments and blockchain technologies may be what it takes for industry to take on its sustainability responsibilities, say two UK Indie Brands.
Antioxidants have long been used in anti-ageing cosmetics, but innovation in the formulations has been somewhat limited with no emerging ingredients making true market impact, say researchers.
UK tech start-up Harley has developed an online platform enabling cosmetic practitioners to make personalised product recommendations to patients, and just months after going live is now looking to expand internationally.
The cosmetic dermatologist is the first to receive the award, which was added to the organization’s awards program just the year. The Florence Wall Women in Cosmetic Chemistry Award recognizes the technical, leadership, and business achievements of women...
German chemical major Evonik is partnering with the University of California San Diego’s Center for Microbiome Innovation (CMI) to research and develop cosmetic raw materials for a healthier skin microbiome.
Japanese fine chemicals specialist DIC Corporation has agreed to purchase BASF’s global pigment business in a multi-billion deal it says will broaden its reach into functional pigments and cosmetics.
There are unknown facts around the full impact Brexit will have on cosmetics regulation and compliance, but regulatory knowledge and harmonisation across the European Union must still be prioritised, says the president of Cosmetics Consultants Europe...