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.
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.
'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.
The potential of cannabis sativa for beauty stretches far beyond cannabidiol (CBD) as so many parts of the plant can be utilised for anti-stress products, says the founder of Ho Karan.
Navigating the European Union’s regulatory landscape on cannabidiol (CBD) in beauty is not straightforward, but industry must understand regulations in place as inspections are set to increase, says an expert.
A consortium of renowned institutional investors has acquired Nestlé Skin Health, rebranding the entire unit Galderma and refocusing it as a pure play dermatology business.
Several French Polynesian plants warrant further investigation for their potential as sustainable, natural cosmetics ingredients for anti-ageing, hair growth and skin brightening, say researchers.
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.
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.
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.
We spoke Dr. Chris Callewaert, a post doctoral researcher from the University of Ghent, to find out how is research into skin microbiome has taken him to the far flung corners of the earth.
Belei is the new - and first-ever - skin care brand from global internet retailer Amazon. Based on consumer data insights, is this the future of brand development in beauty and personal care? We take a look in this Editor’s Spotlight.
Further to the in-cosmetics Global free education programme and pre-show Regulatory Conference, the event is also playing host to a series of eight in-depth workshops. We take a look at the highlights of the programme.
The flavour and fragrance player’s Active Beauty division has announced a ‘breakthrough’ on understanding skin health and the impact of the microbiome.
Skin care supplements and ingestible beauty products are on the rise. One market seeing strong innovation in this area is Israel. This guest article explores the trend.
Today’s personal care consumer believes that the body, effectively, eats whatever comes into contact with the skin. And this means that the quality and origin of skin care, hair care, fragrance, and beauty ingredients are all the more significant. Edible...
With the segment tipped for further growth, here are some top shifts and launches being seen in the male grooming space - including Chanel's first makeup line for men.
Last week saw the indie Beauty Expo in New York City platform 250 indie beauty brands, and after the success of this event, the next stop will be London.
Communication between the industry and the scientific community is crucial if the beauty and personal care industry is to meet demand for sustainability.
In this final part of our exclusive interview with Gerald Renner, Director Technical Regulatory and International Affairs, Cosmetics Europe, we look ahead to the major regulatory concerns on the horizon.
In this second part of our exclusive interview with Gerald Renner, Director Technical Regulatory and International Affairs, Cosmetics Europe, we find out whether global regulatory alignment is possible, or even desirable.
With several exciting key features, including guided R&D tours across the showfloor and an exciting new Formulation Challenge, this year’s in-cosmetics Global pointed the way for the industry in the coming period.
With the skin microbiome and natural offerings in focus, Givaudan and IFF Lucas Meyer were among the winners last night at the 2018 Beauty Industry Awards.
A Formulation Challenge is set to take place at next week’s in-cosmetics Global show, with six teams of cosmetic and contract manufacturers set to go head to head.
With the beauty giant now headquartered from Europe, we consider where it stands at the start of 2018, and take a look at its prospects for the year ahead.
Nuritas has announced that it recently closed a €16M Series A funding round aimed to support its innovation in the area of peptides for personal care and health applications.
This year’s edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit Europe industry summit took place in Paris in November, and its organisers have released a roundup of its major outcomes, from insights on green values to a paper from H&M on key sustainability...
The Cosmetics Design team has compiled a list of the top trends to look out for in each of the three regions we cover - Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific. Be sure to watch this video so you can clue into what to expect in 2018 and stay one step ahead...
Nutrinovate, a Swedish wellness company, has selected biotech player Evolva to strengthen its dissolvable oral skin care supplement range for ‘healthy ageing’.
We caught up with BeBe & Bella probiotics skin care founder Allison Krebs-Bensch to find out more about what it takes to launch a brand in this rapidly evolving space.
As part of our seventh annual edition of the Skincare Ingredients online conference, we are bringing you a carefully curated discussion panel to shine the spotlight on the fast evolving probiotic trend.
Cosmetics Design is readying its seventh annual edition of the Skincare Ingredients online conference, a chance to keep up to date on trends, network and stay on top of this fast-moving category.
In a move that appears to respond to the ongoing rise in the crossover between beauty and wellness, Harrods department store in London has launched a clinic concept that promotes a holistic beauty approach.
The relationship between the microbiome and healthy skin has been described by commentators as ‘the next microbiome frontier’, with huge potential tipped for the beauty and personal care industry.
Lycored, a major player in the nutritional supplements industry, has been awarded for its study demonstrating how Lycopene-Rich Tomato Nutrition Complex (TNC) and lutein can protect against light radiation at a molecular level.
In this guest article, to mark the ongoing in-cosmetics Global show, Jamie Mills, Consumer Insight Analyst for GlobalData, reveals the firm’s latest insights on the important crossover between food and beauty.
Our latest CD Buzz highlights the not-to-miss bits at in-cosmetics Global 2017. When the doors open in London's Docklands next week there will be a focus on sustainability, a special feature on colour cosmetics, a packed educational programme and...
