Cosmeceuticals

Why beauty ‘tweakments’ could be a cause for concern – Review

06-Oct-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox and dermal fillers are rising in popularity, but practitioners and the wider beauty industry must be aware of the long-term impacts to body image these can create on a societal level, say researchers.

‘Double approach’: Skin care brands launching oral supplements for anti-hyperpigmentation as awareness grows

04-Oct-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Skin care firms are increasingly launching supplements that claim to reduce skin hyperpigmentation, giving consumers an alternative to traditional topical creams.

Improving skin health with microbiome modulators

27-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Nizo experts discuss some of the key issues and challenges facing the nutraceutical and food ingredient industry today.

Women's wellness brand O Positiv enters vaginal health space

19-Sep-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The collection aims to promote a balanced vaginal biome—sans antibiotics.

Study identifies tapioca-derived probiotic candidates for oral health

15-Sep-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Two lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains found in fermented Malaysian tapioca have shown antimicrobial properties for the prevention of periodontal disease, characterised by inflamed and progressively receding gingival tissue.

‘The Elixir of Youth’? Omega-3s linked to younger ‘biological age’

13-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Data from the scientific literature “overwhelmingly” supports beneficial effects of omega‐3 fatty acids on the length of telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging, says a new review.

‘Beauty’ still leading motivator for taking collagen supplements: Survey

16-Aug-2022 By Shane Starling

Beauty-from-within remains the number-one reason women and men take collagen supplements, according to a fresh five nation survey, and so science-backed claims substantiation will be key moving forward, says an expert.

Menopause-supporting products the ‘next big opportunity’ according to Lumina report

05-Aug-2022 By Will Chu

The roles of the microbiome and probiotics in supporting the menopause could be a key growth area as the process, combined with healthy ageing and gut health, gives rise to niche products aimed at women navigating this stage of life.

Review: Plants have 'not been fully harnessed’ in targeting inflammation-led skin ageing

19-Jul-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The potential of naturally derived plant-based cosmetics and nutricosmetics has not yet been fully harnessed when targeting oxidative stress and inflammation-related skin ageing, say researchers.

Speaker Spotlights: Growth Asia Summit 2022

H&H Group to reveal latest market trends and scientific developments in microbiome nutrition – Growth Asia Summit

19-Jul-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Two senior leaders from probiotics heavyweights H&H Group, the owner of Swisse and Biostime among others, will be revealing the latest market trends and scientific developments in microbiome nutrition at our forthcoming Growth Asia Summit in Singapore.

Countdown to Beauty-from-Within Webinar

12-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

We’re just days away from our beauty-from-within webinar and our expert panel is ready to dig into the latest in ingredients, products and research.

Symrise and evoxx confirm cosmetic ingredient partnership

05-Jul-2022 By Will Chu

Symrise Cosmetic Ingredients are to team up with evoxx technologies in a partnership intent on focusing on creating sustainable cosmetic ingredients.

Ingestible beauty takeover: upcoming webinar

28-Jun-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Post-Covid, consumers are increasingly engaging in beauty routines involving the use of cosmeceuticals. In a webinar slated for July 21, NutraIngredients-USA and CosmeticsDesign will dig into science, innovations, ingredients as well as product design...

Nutraingredients award finalist joins forces to improve women’s menopause experience

20-May-2022 By Liza Laws

Pura Collagen, recently shortlisted for a Nutraingredients award, has joined a collective of likeminded brands and companies to improve the menopause experience for women.

Beauty and bones: Singapore marine collagen drink firm Dahmeh re-brands and innovates to fuel expansion

17-May-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

A two-pronged strategy of re-branding and product innovation will boost Singapore fish scale collagen firm Dahmeh’s expansion across APAC and into EMEA.

Gotha Cosmetics makes first major step into China as it sets sights on Asian expansion

14-Apr-2022 By Amanda Lim

Gotha Cosmetics has set up local production in China, where it believes it can tap into the post-COVID growth potential of the market while lessening the burden of rising shipping costs and delivery lead times.

Probiota 2022: Gut-skin axis in? Anti-ageing out?

05-Apr-2022 By Will Chu

Anti-ageing as a concept will cease to exist in the beauty industry as consumers look to products that hydrate the skin or specifically ingredients that address wrinkle formation.

Probiotics can significantly reduce dental plaque accumulation, study finds

17-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

It is well known that probiotics are good for your gut, but perhaps it is slightly less known is that they can improve elements of oral health too.

Probiota 2022: Upgrading oral and scalp care via the skin microbiome

15-Mar-2022 By Will Chu

As science continues to delve deeper into the skin microbiome, its role in oral and scalp care, is becoming apparent particularly amongst nutricosmetic firms eager to capitalise on the next wave of opportunities.

Blue gold? Amorepacific debuts new hyaluronic acid ingredient in Laneige Waterbank range

14-Mar-2022 By Amanda Lim

K-beauty firm Amorepacific has debuted blue hyaluronic acid, a moisturising ingredient it claims to be 2,000 times smaller, in the Laneige Waterbank skin care line of products.

Creating ‘targeted routines’: Lip care startup Esho eyes rapid global growth

25-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Active lip care brand Esho is continuing its rise in beauty with a flurry of new launches and retail partnerships on the horizon as its founder aims to bring lips to the forefront of personalised routines.

Probiotic blends and adaptogens to boom as part of ‘body and mind’ industry predictions

09-Feb-2022 By Will Chu

“Body and mind” formulations which combine mood, focus-enhancing ingredients with extracts to support immunity and/or metabolism, will be a long-term trend for consumers over the next five years.

Skin wellness startup Forest Spa Finland takes ‘inside-out approach’ with adaptogens

04-Jan-2022 By Kacey Culliney

UK-based skin wellness startup Forest Spa Finland has developed a supplement and face serum from a blend of Nordic-sourced adaptogens, both designed to improve overall skin immunity and health from the inside and out, its founder says.

Seaweed supplement aims to solve menopause symptoms...naturally

02-Dec-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A seaweed supplement and functional food startup has launched the "world’s first" seaweed-based all-natural supplement to help women manage the symptoms of menopause.

Vitafoods: Biotics gaining interest as consumers look at health holistically

21-Sep-2021 By Lynda Searby

Consumers are becoming more educated about the importance of maintaining a healthy microbiome for their holistic health, according to new market research which will be presented at Vitafoods 2021 next month.

Study: Korean red ginseng reduces ageing-related issues in postmenopausal women

08-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A recent clinical trial of postmenopausal women found daily supplementation with Korean red ginseng significantly improved mitochondrial function, antioxidant status, and reduced fatigue within eight weeks.

Special Edition: ADVANCES IN THE SKIN MICROBIOME – INGREDIENTS INNOVATION AND SCIENCE

SkinBioTherapeutics CEO: Psoriasis supplement spotlights ‘stunningly exciting area of science’

02-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

UK skin health specialist SkinBioTherapeutics has developed a probiotic powder targeting psoriasis – a product that centres on exciting advances in the gut-skin axis and holds wider promise for industry, its CEO says.

Hydrolyzed fish cartilage may boost skin from within, says RCT

01-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with hydrolyzed fish cartilage may reduce wrinkles and improve collagen morphology in the skin, says a new study from scientists in France and Brazil.

Dual benefit: Herbal formulation improves ageing skin in post-menopausal women – Thai RCT

30-Aug-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

A herbal blend formulation of soy germ, black cohosh, chase-tree berry and evening primrose seed was found to improve skin roughness and other skin parameters in post-menopausal women.

SkinBioTherapeutics launches probiotic supplement to target psoriasis

18-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

SkinBioTherapeutics has announced its first commercial product launch with a probiotic supplement developed to target psoriasis.

Beauty Kitchen launches Vitamin Kitchen: Founder says ‘carbon positive’ microalgae R&D advancing

11-Aug-2021 By Kacey Culliney

UK indie brand Beauty Kitchen has unveiled its latest business venture Vitamin Kitchen – a vegan vitamin gummies brand that it will soon expand to include products containing microalgae and marine extracts; part of a larger goal to offer complementary...

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Hair care expert gets to the root with supplement startup

28-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A hair and skin supplement startup founder says his sustainable and natural products are the perfect solution for a post-pandemic audience.

Oriflame enters partnership with Probi in first foray into probiotics

23-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Beauty and wellness brand Oriflame is launching its first probiotic food supplement after partnering with probiotic supplier, Probi.

Giving Ayurveda a modern twist: Vedix on putting traditional formulas into new formats and adding new ingredients

16-Jun-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Vedix, a brand from India, is giving traditional Ayurveda formulations a modern twist by making them into new dosage formats and adding ingredients which can act synergistically with the age-old formulas.

Google search trends: Consumers on the search for prebiotics

14-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Prebiotics are trending on multiple fronts right now, according to new research from Lumina Intelligence, as consumers look to improve their own health as well as their pets'.

Mega brand potential: Huons launches powder stick format of bestselling probiotics for menopausal health

14-Jun-2021 By Tingmin Koe

South Korean biotech company Huons has launched a powder stick version of its flagship product Elruby Menolacto, a probiotic said to alleviate menopausal symptoms.

Journey to the West: The Ayurveda Experience eyes western demand for natural and holistic beauty products

26-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

India-based firm The Ayurveda Experience is working to expand its presence in North America and Europe to capture the rising demand for natural and holistic beauty products.

Special Edition: Beauty Tech - Advances in biotech, personalisation and usability

Skin deep: Active cosmetic delivery needs ‘unified laws and regulations’ worldwide – review

20-May-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The cosmetics industry has significantly advanced in active ingredients and skin delivery systems over recent decades, but international standards and regulations are required as novel technologies continue to evolve, say researchers.

Immunity and beauty: The science, trends and future promise for growth

18-May-2021 By CosmeticsDesign-Europe Senior Reporter

Interest in topical and ingestible beauty products that support and even boost immunity is gaining traction, but what science can back up product developments and how much growth potential is there really in this space?

Special Edition: Cannabis beauty - Innovation and science in CBD and cannabinoids

Beyond CBD? Any of the 100+ minor cannabinoids could be a ‘rock star’ beauty active, says Treehouse Biotech

09-Apr-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Cannabidiol (CBD) may have stolen the limelight in cannabis beauty so far, but there are over one hundred minor cannabinoids worth studying with significant potential for future innovation, says cannabinoid specialist Treehouse Biotech.

Body benefit? Unilever advances patent for zinc salt toothpaste to lower blood pressure

31-Mar-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Unilever has developed a zinc salt-based toothpaste that it says can deliver more than just oral care benefits, lowering blood pressure via enhanced nitrate reductase activity.

Nutrition 21 says science backing of new beauty-from-within ingredient will help it capitalize on growing market

01-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Nutrition 21 has launched a new beauty-from-within ingredient backed by a recent clinical study that the company believes will help to further enlarge a category that after many false starts finally seems to be in a solid growth phase.

Oral, skin and cognition research: Korean probiotics firm Bifido kickstarts series of local and overseas clinical trials

01-Mar-2021 By Tingmin Koe

South Korean firm Bifido INC is conducting a series of human clinical trials at home and abroad as it seeks to make efficacy claims on product labels.

Inside-out beauty ‘storm’: Skin microbiome firm Gallinée sees huge uptick in probiotic supplement

23-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

French skin microbiome beauty firm Gallinée launched its first pro, pre and postbiotic supplement last year targeting sensitive skin, and the product is now its best-selling item in France, according to company founder.

News in Brief

Lycored more than doubles lycopene production

16-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Lycored, the global natural supplements manufacturer, has expanded its tomato-based lycopene production to meet 'unprecedented demand' for beauty-from-within products.

Protect your skin: Asahi Breweries-funded RCT shows apple polyphenol intake reduces post-UV pigmentation

15-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Consuming apple polyphenol (AP) supplements before UV exposure can reduce the extent of skin pigmentation, and continued consumption for the next 10 weeks can help speed up skin tone recovery, an RCT funded by Asahi Breweries has shown.