We take a look at four of the key market trends defining the beauty industry at the moment on a global scale: cannabis, male grooming, personalisation, and clean & green beauty.
What’s new in animal testing regulation, naturals claims, nano UV filters and ingredients transparency? In this special feature, we cast an eye over the latest and most impactful shifts in regulation and safety for the beauty and personal care industry.
Germany-based ingredients providers Symrise says it has been working hard towards Halal certifying a broad spectrum of its ingredients, which means that more than 200 of them now comply with Islamic law.
Givaudan has launched its fragrance on the move concept at last week’s in-cosmetics LATAM, highlighting another way the fragrance category is continuing to reinvent itself.
Cosmetic and personal care carrying vegan claims are definitely on trend these days, highlighted by a daily deluge of new product launches carrying animal-friendly labels, worldwide.
We catch up with Hannah Pitts, Relationships Director, Natural Capital Coalition, on how a good understanding of natural capital can transform the industry.
This year’s in-cosmetics Formulation Summit will offer cutting-edge insight and scientific analysis of personalised beauty, examining how brands need to respond to keep pace with rapid change.
Natural Products Scandinavia has launched ‘Who’s who in Green Beauty Scandinavia’ – a new initiative celebrating the top personalities making a difference in green beauty in the region.
Teens, natural and organic stories, dry masks — all are dominating the burgeoning global facial mask skin care segment. But how can marketers embrace ingredient sourcing, innovative product launches and engaging social media strategies to communicate...
The most recent data from a leading market research provider suggests that consumers in Western Europe are restricting hair care spending in favour of more natural looks.
Swiss consumers have become increasingly knowledgeable about the ingredients and the formulation of their skin care products, and demand high performance from their naturals products.
In this first edition of our new Editor's Spotlight specials, we cast our eye to the hottest new launches and innovations in beauty and personal care formulation across the globe.
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.
Flavours and fragrance player Givaudan has announced a strategic partnership with natural fragrance player Synthite in a bid to broaden its portfolio offerings in this area.
France-based natural ingredients provider Alban Muller has launched a new concept designed to make it easier for brands to formulate natural skin care with the right natural ingredients.
The BioMarine Business Convention will bring together 350 CEOS and business leaders in Cacais, Portugal, from the 2nd to the 4th of October, when the fourth annual conference will take place.
One of the main focuses of the Familia Luna Farms is the production of botanicals and essential oils, many of which can be used for cosmetics and personal care ingredients.
Swiss private label manufacturers Mibelle Group is targeting expansion in the Asian market following the acquisition of Gowoonsesang, the developer of popular Korean derma-cosmetic brand Dr. G.
Regenerative agriculture is slowly making inroads into the consumer mindset but still remains a mystery to most. To get to grips with the concept this article takes a look at the most important element: the soil.
With L’Oréal’s recent Logocos acquisition bringing more vegan claims to the global beauty giant’s portfolio, and Unilever’s vegan personal care brand having just launched in the UK, we take a look at what’s making vegan claims so popular in beauty.
For the first time, Natural & Organic Products Asia will display organic European skin care along with demonstrating leading products and conducting business seminars.
We take a look at the groundbreaking strides L’Oréal has been taking in the naturals space, with a special focus on its recent acquisition of Logocos Naturkosmetik.
German consumers are now seeing the benefits of natural ingredients in beauty and skin care, and are willing to spend more on higher quality products in this area.
Consumer hunger for the latest niche offering in the naturals and organics beauty space has never been higher. Here are our top picks for independent companies leading the pack.
With an eye on the naturals trend and how it intersects with environmentally-friendly consumer goods, BASF is one company making strides to prove its credentials.
When it comes to performance innovation and regulatory compliance, the wider beauty and personal care industry should look to support ingredients suppliers better, suggests one expert.
Kevin Gallagher, industry consultant with Kevin Gallagher Consulting LLC and formerly of ingredients supplier Croda, here suggests that industry bodies could do more to protect the beauty supply chain when it comes to the ingredients suppliers and the...
We caught up with an industry expert on the ongoing challenge of limited ingredients available for cosmetics formulation and innovation - what is the issue, and what can be done?
With the European market the global hotspot for naturals and organics in beauty, L’Oréal has made another decisive move in the market, acquiring German player Logocos Naturkosmetik.
With greenwashing ever a risk, the number of certifications and labelling claims around natural and organic beauty and personal care was under the spotlight at a recent industry event.
This year’s FreeFrom Skincare Awards have announced their winners, with brands including Harborist, Neal’s Yard Remedies and Green People taking home accolades.
The Unilever brand announced the line extension on Tuesday. And while the surfactant needed to formulate liquid cleansing products often keeps naturals brand out of this category, the company believes they’ve chosen ingredients that doesn’t compromise...
Communication between the industry and the scientific community is crucial if the beauty and personal care industry is to meet demand for sustainability.
This year’s SEPAWA Congress, an industry networking and knowledge-sharing event focused on ingredients and techniques, is set to give a special emphasis to fragrance this year.
Bulldog Skincare For Men launch comes in response to the rising appetite for subscription services which do not emphasise the need for sustainable products, it says.
France-based top end cosmetic and personal care provider Yves Rocher has continued to expand its retail presence in Africa with a new dedicated store in Kenya.