Mintel’s expert beauty and personal care analysts took us on a tour around the innovation zone. Learn more about some of the most forward-thinking brands and concepts in the cosmetics industry right now.
The favourite dermatologist of the Kardashians and Lady Gaga is launching an AI-based digital-first consultation service into new markets and has big plans for its club-based business model and microinfluencer strategy…
Swiss company Galderma Group AG, which owns dermatologist-favourite brands like Cetaphil, surpassed net sales of $4bn (just under €3.7bn) for the first time ever in 2023, as the derma skin care boom continues...
Cosmoprof Worldwide has revealed the finalists for its awards and shared that iconic British hairdresser Trevor Sorbie will scoop its lifetime achievement award this year.
Nivea saw record-breaking sales in 2023, which offset the disappointing performances for La Prairie and Chantecaille. The CEO shared his action plan to boost these luxury brands.
A dermal filler and dermocosmetics company has had its whole portfolio of hyaluronic acid-based products certified by the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) certification. Here’s why its CTO thinks this is a sign of what’s to come next in this space…
Our CosmeticsDesign North America panel will discuss the profile of the next generation of US beauty consumers and includes the VP of Beauty Thought Leadership from NIQ, Head of Global Supply Chain Resources for the Independent Business Association, CEO...
Shiseido’s decision to add cosmeceutical brand Dr. Dennis Gross to its portfolio could have been influenced by the increasing ‘medicalisation’ of beauty, says one analyst.
Join Cosmetics Design and a host of experts from companies such as L’Oréal, Coty, Weleda, J&J's Kenvue, HUM Nutrition, and some of the most disruptive startups, to learn more about the future of beauty...
We spoke to the pioneering founder of Transformulas Rosalind Chapman about navigating cosmeceuticals 20 years ago, what’s new for the brand and category trends.
Kantar analysed global consumer search engine data from the past five years and revealed the trends that are currently shaping the global beauty and personal care industry.
Here we reveal exclusive insights from top skin care companies L’Oréal and Kenvue on the drivers and trends of the rapidly advancing derma skin care category in Asia Pacific.
Two Mediterranean curry plant extracts may have potential for use in cosmeceutical products, thanks to the presence of phenolic compounds such as flavonoids and phenolic acids.
While there are many beauty-from-within supplements currently available that feature turmeric extracts, Clear Within is the only option that incorporates highly effective Curcugen in a vegan oral supplement.
Neurocosmetic active ingredient TiMOOD shows promise for manufacturers and suppliers of cosmetic products seeking to create multifunctional formulas that provide consumers with topical as well as mood-boosting benefits.
Personal care major Unilever has developed a low-cost topical formula that delivers a fresh, young and lively look to the skin via a blend of vitamin C and olivine extract.
A clinical trial has found that Kerry Group’s probiotic strain Sporevia (Bacillus subtilis MB40) can eliminate Staphylococcus aureus in the human body by more than 95%.
Formulations of Lactobacillus crispatus strains may be effective against bacterial vaginosis (BV) and vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), according to a new study published in Beneficial Microbes.
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Curcuma supplements in combination with a curcuma-based topical show most promise in targeting ageing signs like wrinkles versus just using a cream, say researchers.
Researchers have concluded that vitamin E offers potential as an alternative treatment for chronic insomnia disorder in postmenopausal women as new data suggests it can improve sleep quality, thereby reducing sedative drug use.
According to research from The Benchmarking Company, 92% of beauty consumers believe the best way to attain beauty objectives is from the inside-out. In order to meet the demand for beauty from within, 3D printed vitamin makers Nourished joined forces...
Future opportunities for probiotic innovation lie within combination ingredients, precision nutrition, and next-gen strains, according to Dr. Johanna Maukonon, director of global clinical innovation at IFF Health.
The British Nutrition Foundation has reviewed how diet and supplements can help with managing menopausal symptoms, concluding that a Mediterranean diet has better scientific backing than supplements.
A probiotic blend can be effective in preserving or improving vaginal health, say Korean scientists as they demonstrate its role in alleviating the symptoms and severity of bacterial vaginosis (BV).
Berry researchers from around the world gathered last week at the 9th Biennial Berry Health Benefits Symposium in Tampa, FL to take a deep dive along the metabolic pathways in search of the microbes and metabolites that contribute to human health.
Supplements targeting skin health is booming, with the category experiencing more than 30% average annual growth in launches of dietary supplements between 2017 and 2021, according to new data from Innova Market Insights.
The supplementation of French pine bark extract has shown to increase hair density in women who have undergone menopause, according to a six-month clinical trial conducted in Shanghai.
Containing the patented ‘Verisol’ bovine collagen peptides produced by Gelita, the new supplement was found to increase skin elasticity by 15% over a period of four weeks in a study of 69 women aged 35 -55, compared to the placebo group.
As the lines continue to blur between beauty and wellness products, Cosmetics Design-USA caught up with Neutrogena’s team of experts at CES about its innovative collaboration with UK-based wellness brand Nourished.
US biofabrication specialist Modern Meadow has developed a recombinant protein inspired by Collagen type III from yeast, offering the beauty industry a more sustainable alternative to traditional animal-sourced collagens, its VP of R&D says.
A century-old method using live virus bacteriophages has the potential to make its revival in skin care via formulations designed to target blemish-prone skin, says US supplier Biocogent.
Menopausal beauty is a space with huge untapped opportunity, but one that brands should approach in a credible and science-backed manner, caution female beauty experts.
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NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Barcelona.
UK health and beauty retail giant Boots is collaborating with the menopause brand partner GenM to help women to identify supplements that may be suitable for them.
Highly personalised beauty continues to soar and advances in specific digital technologies will empower and inform innovators, offering significant promise in areas like consumer wellness and mental health, says an expert.
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.
Skin care firms are increasingly launching supplements that claim to reduce skin hyperpigmentation, giving consumers an alternative to traditional topical creams.
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.
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-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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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