A consortium of researchers in South Australia and international companies are to embark on finding ways to turn swathes of crop waste into value-added products, including chitosans from unwanted mushrooms for sunblock and anthocyanins from cherries for...
Allergies must be taken seriously, but the cosmetics industry should avoid going fragrance-free because even allergy sufferers deserve product enjoyment and contact reactions rarely occur, a medical doctor and allergist says.
L’Oréal has secured strong third-quarter earnings across its global business, driven largely by dynamic growth in its Luxe and Active divisions and business has accelerated across Eastern Europe.
The fragrance division of Swiss ingredients player Givaudan has taken another step towards more sustainable fragrance formulation with the launch of a new biotechnology breakthrough.
Micro-targeting certain consumer groups, tweaking your marketing message and handing control back to the consumer are just some ways industry can scale up personalised beauty, says Mintel.
Australian researchers have developed a new approach to purging water sources of the scourge of microplastics without harming the environment by using carbon-based coils.
German pharmaceutical major Merck will launch a powdered cornflower extract next year that reduces skin inflammation and supports ‘skin calming’ and ‘skin defence’ claims for cosmetics products in Europe.
Amsterdam-headquartered tech start-up Suburbia has developed a program that tracks sales of luxury cosmetics and fragrances, enabling investors to predict brand performance.
Shiseido has found that yeast extract has the potential to keep skin capillaries healthy, which in turn boost collagen production and maintains skin elasticity.
Dandy is a cosmetics and personal care brand out of Buenos Aires, Argentina, that is focusing in on two of the biggest trends in the Latin America market – men’s grooming and sustainability.
The men’s grooming market in the Latin American market appears to be waking from a deep slumber, as younger Latinos start to take more interest in their appearance and personal care.
The trend for men’s grooming in Latin America is one of the biggest to hit the region in recent years, but that doesn’t mean to say that tapping into this growth potential is easy.
In Latin America the naturals trends has swept the region, impacting product launches across the board. That impact has also been seen in the fast-growing men’s grooming category.
Personalisation is here to stay; clean beauty continues to bloom; and the skin microbiota maintains its hold on formulators – all in the context of a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and important focus on sustainability, according to this year’s...
A non-toxic, low-cost and easily processed foam that can mop up oil spills can be translated into cosmetics production, and may even have more uses in beauty than it could on polluted seas, says its inventor.
A majority of UK consumers believe personal care and beauty brands should put more effort into manufacturing products in an ethical and sustainable way, and this isn’t just a passing fad, says Leatherhead’s head of consumer and sensory insight.
At this week’s in-cosmetics North America trade show in New York City, the beauty biotech company is showcasing IceAwake, a biotech ingredient made available by glacial melt.
With retail beauty sales in China on the rise, it’s no wonder European brands want in. But with a constantly changing regulatory environment, market entry is full of challenges industry needs to address.
Finnish beauty tech firm Revieve has opened a development hub in Spain to speed up advances in digital customer experience tools – something that will determine success for retailers and brands in the coming years, its CEO says.
Rising consumer concern and regulatory changes have left personal care formulators with a shrinking portfolio of acceptable preservatives but blends and naturally-derived alternatives provide industry opportunities, say Symrise and DuPont.
Japanese cosmetics company Kao Corporation is looking to strengthen its global brand presence with the launch of the Curél skin care range in the UK and US.
A surprising number of UK cosmetic companies are still completely unprepared for Brexit, deal or no deal, and this needs to change fast, says the operations director of MSL Solution Providers.
L’Oréal has signed an agreement with Clarins Group to acquire its entire fragrance division which includes Mugler and Azzaro. The deal is set to close in the first quarter of 2020.
Female consumers tend to be more open to beauty innovations that tap into mood, emotional wellbeing and self-care, but the male demographic still offers promise, says a global Mintel analyst.
The Body Shop has spent two years building a solid supply chain with Plastics for Change in India to source Fair Trade recycled plastic and plans to integrate these materials across its global recycled plastics portfolio within three years.
Cannabis beauty will soar over the next five years as major players integrate the plant’s active extracts into portfolios, and skin care will contribute to most of this growth, says Euromonitor International.
The beauty tech race is on, with artificial intelligence, augmented reality, big data and mobile apps becoming part and parcel of everyday business. But what exactly might the future look like?
This week, the Barcelona, Spain – based company announced the new eco-chic bottle accessory, expanding the range of wood packaging options available to cosmetics and personal care makers.
This month, International Flavors and Fragrances partnered with Neptune Wellness Solutions to collaborate on the creation of hemp-derived CBD products.
Mibelle Biochemistry says it will continue to strengthen its portfolio of halal offerings to keep up with the surging demand for such cosmetic products.
YouTube has taken its AR Beauty Try-On feature up a development notch, launching an open beta version for use in smartphone ads, enabling beauty brands to fire-up make-up engagement further.
The agricultural processing company has completed a clinical study, recently accepted for publication in the international peer-reviewed journal Acta Dermato-Venereologica (which covers the fields of dermatology and venereology) that shows ingestible...
Fragrance major Mugler has unveiled a line of refillable, perfumed cosmetic brushes for its Angel, Alien and Aura brands that can also be used for skin care and make-up application.
L’Oréal’s Cosmétique Active International division has funded a collection of reviews analysing the safety data of four often-questioned substances, in a bid to debunk consumer misinterpretations.
Beauty and personal care manufacturers should consider switching to bio-based polythene for secondary packaging as it can plummet overall carbon footprint, says the MD of Polythene UK.
Chinese beauty brands have more hurdles to overcome before taking the global stage, despite the rising prominence of homegrown beauty brands, according to one expert.
Australian cosmetics maker G&M Cosmetics has acquired vegan skin care brand P’URE Papaya Care to further expand the company’s global footprint starting with Europe.
European beauty brands are heavily invested in technology, ahead of their US counterparts, putting the sector in good stead to ‘close the loop’ and develop highly-personalised products, an Accenture executive says.
Specialty chemicals major BASF has partnered with French microbe tech firm Biomillenia to try and identify novel dermocosmetic active ingredients that promote a healthier skin microbiome.
Human skin microbiology specialist Labskin has built an artificial intelligence (AI) psoriasis skin model that enables cosmetic firms to test and bring to market products targeting this skin condition.
Proctor & Gamble’s mass hair care brand Herbal Essences will expand tactile markings across all its shampoos and conditioners, kickstarting in January 2020 across the US and globally within two years.
'Glowing' skin is a key aim for skin care shoppers and 98% of them believe that good nutrition is necessary to achieving this, according to a survey by Lycored.
German start-up The SIGN Tribe has developed an acetone-free nail polish remover cream and built up a quirky alternative to what it calls a perfectionist beauty industry.
This year's Belleza Y Salud saw a 10% increase in exhibitor numbers and the organizers were expecting a similar increase in visitors. Here we bring you some of the highlights in this photo gallery dedicated to the event.
Givaudan Active Beauty has developed an instant microbiome profiling system, opening up possibilities for hyper-personalised beauty product development in the future, it says.
Finnish renewables major Stora Enso has developed a paperboard material to make cosmetic tubes, providing a sustainable alternative to plastic-packaged skin care products, its VP of innovations says.
The beauty maker has been hosting a global innovation competition for university students for over 25 years. The 2020 challenge got underway this month and the task at hand is to help create a plastic-free future.