There have been huge waves of innovation, collaboration and change in the beauty category this past year. Here, CosmeticsDesign-Europe takes a look back at our most-read stories in 2022.
Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) or ‘future solvents’ from plants and microalgae could offer multifunctional promise for cosmetics because of their biocompatible nature, according to a research team from the University of Tours in France.
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Swiss natural and organic beauty brand Weleda has formed a small-scale internal startup to speed up product development and market testing, presenting a very new way of working, its R&D head says.
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New research suggests that herbal formulations containing thyme, wheat grass and ginseng, along with ferulic and gallic acid, are the most promising natural products for new cosmetics with skin anti-ageing properties.
The cosmetics industry is seeing a rising appetite for traditional oils that have been used for centuries by Africa’s indigenous people as the demand for new, powerful, and efficacious natural ingredients booms.
Humans have been creating personal care products for more than 9,000 years, and one of the first fragrance ingredients may have cosmetic potential today.
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A Singapore-based food start-up cultivating mushroom mycelium as an alternative protein source believes it can also serve the cosmetics industry as a natural, sustainable, and completely food-safe ingredient.
The Lilium plant, commonly known as lilies, possesses a slew of properties suitable for use in various cosmetics, including sunscreens, cleansers, masks and conditioners, according to a new review.
Spanish luxury beauty and perfume major Puig has announced the acquisition of Kama Ayurveda – a move set to strengthen its Indian footprint and drive presence in the Western wellbeing market, an expert says.
Mio Skincare has developed its first underarm balm using a blend of natural plant-based ingredients it says tap into rising consumer needs and expectations in the deodorant space.
Ingredient firm Biosynthia has identified South Korea and Japan as two top targets as it seeks to grow in Asia’s hair care market with a ‘natural and sustainably sourced’ biotin.
Ayurvedic brands can make a mark on the global stage providing they emphasise the efficacy of traditional ingredients, the founder of Indian beauty firm Tvachamrit believes.
Seawater pearl hydrolysate could be a promising sunscreen ingredients due to its positive impact on UVA-induced photoaging of skin cells, scientists in China have reported.
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.
The demand for cosmetic formulations that marry nature and science is creating vast opportunities for APAC’s blossoming hair care category, according to a leading formulation expert.
Indie brand Clapoti has launched a line of Korean-inspired foot care products that aims to breathe life into an old-fashioned category and encourage wider uptake across Europe, its founder says.
Active hair care and skin care startup Wild Science Lab is expanding its retail footprint into the Middle East, opting for a shop in shop model that enables consumer consultation on its preventative and targeted products.
Australian medical cannabis expert Cann Global has forayed into skin care with a natural CBD and hemp skin care brand Fuss Pot, launching in France this month.
Many active components of natural plant extracts can be used to develop topical cosmetics suitable for consumers with sensitive skin, ultimately targeting the anti-allergic space, say researchers.
Royal DSM has initiated testing of its bio-based vitamin A ingredient in the cosmetics market, ahead of scaling commercial production for applications including cosmetics and human and animal healthcare.
Italian and French researchers have identified that short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS) in sugar beet have a positive impact on skin microbiota by restricting the opportunity for pathogen development and encouraging beneficial bacteria growth.
Global beauty and personal care supplier Unilever and biotechnology developer Genomatica (Geno) have launched a €114 million ($120 mn) venture to scale alternatives to palm oil and fossil fuels and seek sustainable ingredients for personal care product...
The Swiss multinational personal care company releases an online tool that calculates the percentage of natural ingredients and overall naturality of a personal care product.
Singapore-based beauty brand Kew Organics is set to establish an in-house laboratory to bring down rising costs as it gears up to chase new opportunities in the international market.
Face masks containing a mung bean and selenium fermentation broth could promote skin whitening, moisturising and antioxidant effects, according to a recent study.
African-Beauty will soar in the coming months and years, as the diverse and ancient rituals and ingredients across the region draw in consumer curiosity, says WGSN’s head of beauty.
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Herbal ingredients show promise in the treatment of skin disorders induced by UV exposure, offering opportunity for sunscreen formulators to integrate ingredients from a preventative viewpoint, finds a review.
Permanent makeup has been a growing trend in color cosmetics, but transparency around removers for these tattoos could be improved and infused with plants, researchers say.
Coriander oil has the potential to become an effective and natural anti-ageing ingredient, claim researchers, who found it displays significant anti-wrinkle potential.
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A team based in China has found that a concoction of capsaicin, piperine, and curcumin compounds was as effective as minoxidil in treating alopecia areata.
A skin care brand developed with ingredients sourced from the Azores archipelago believes its brand has huge potential in Asia’s high-end niche beauty segment.
Interest in natural and organic cosmetics continues to rise amidst a wider green beauty boom, but with little regulation around these two terms, certification schemes have taken on fresh importance - for industry and consumers alike.
Research shows the phenolic compounds in wild blueberry have the potential to strengthen cell migration, form new blood vessels and to accelerate wound closure.
Sandalwood is already an important fragrance ingredient, but a recent study shows the ingredient might also be able to protect skin against blue light and pollution.
The peel and seeds from industrial processing of citrus fruits can be used in an array of active skin care formulations for their bioactive compounds, though circular industrial frameworks need to be further developed to scale use, say researchers.
The UK’s organic beauty and wellbeing market has reported its 11th consecutive year of growth, largely driven by shifting consumer mindsets favouring environmentally friendly products, says British charity and certifying body the Soil Association.
Demand for eco-friendly skin care products is high and essential oils hold promise for naturally derived activities, and microemulsion could help improve their performance and stability.
![A team at the University of Tours researched natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) and the potential to use these in cosmetic creams and gels [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/12/08/university-of-tours-france-research-on-nades-extracts-from-microalgae-for-multifunctional-cosmetics-promise/16008434-1-eng-GB/University-of-Tours-France-research-on-NADES-extracts-from-microalgae-for-multifunctional-cosmetics-promise.jpg)
![Weleda has created a small internal startup to build out fresh innovations across packaging and formulation [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/12/05/weleda-r-d-head-says-circular-green-beauty-possible-with-sustainable-definitions-and-beauty-collaboration/15997160-1-eng-GB/Weleda-R-D-head-says-circular-green-beauty-possible-with-sustainable-definitions-and-beauty-collaboration.jpg)
![L'Occitane says the extract is high in antioxidants and thus can reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the skin and limit protein carbonylation [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/formulation-science/l-occitane-korean-chili-pepper-extract-research-for-skin-radiance-promising/15987626-1-eng-GB/L-Occitane-Korean-chili-pepper-extract-research-for-skin-radiance-promising.jpg)
![The cosmetics industry is seeing a rising appetite for traditional oils, says one supplier. [Getty Image]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/11/09/traditional-african-oils-natural-trend-driving-beauty-to-embrace-them/15912806-1-eng-GB/Traditional-African-oils-Natural-trend-driving-beauty-to-embrace-them.jpg)
![A Singapore-based food start-up cultivating mushroom mycelium as an alternative protein source believes it can also serve the cosmetics industry as a natural, sustainable, and completely food-safe ingredient. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/mycrocell-pushing-mushroom-mycelium-as-natural-and-sustainable-ingredient-for-cosmetics/15805308-1-eng-GB/Mycrocell-pushing-mushroom-mycelium-as-natural-and-sustainable-ingredient-for-cosmetics.jpg)
![The Lilium plant extracts exude a myriad of benefits, such as anti-ageing, protection from radiation, whitening and moisturising. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/lilies-show-immense-potential-for-range-of-cosmetic-products-review/15765192-1-eng-GB/Lilies-show-immense-potential-for-range-of-cosmetic-products-Review.jpg)
![Kama Ayurveda is a leading brand in India offering a range of traditional and holistic treatments for beauty and wellness [Image: Kama Ayurveda/Puig]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/puig-acquires-majority-stake-in-kama-ayurveda-to-drive-india-presence-and-global-wellness-offerings/15770787-1-eng-GB/Puig-acquires-majority-stake-in-Kama-Ayurveda-to-drive-India-presence-and-global-wellness-offerings.jpg)
![Curcuma comosa extracts could prevent skin photoaging by UVB. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/09/01/wild-turmeric-extracts-could-protect-against-uvb-photoageing-pioneer-report/15700335-1-eng-GB/Wild-turmeric-extracts-could-protect-against-UVB-photoageing-pioneer-report.jpg)
![Mio Skincare's Pit Proof deodorant is 100% natural, made using a blend of plant oils, extracts and minerals [Image: Mio Skincare]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/08/25/mio-skincare-launches-pit-proof-deodorant-to-plug-natural-beauty-consumer-demands/15711171-1-eng-GB/Mio-Skincare-launches-Pit-Proof-deodorant-to-plug-natural-beauty-consumer-demands.jpg)
![Biosynthia has identified South Korea and Japan as two top targets as it seeks to grow in Asia. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/biosynthia-targets-asian-hair-care-market-with-sustainably-sourced-biotin/15719895-1-eng-GB/Biosynthia-targets-Asian-hair-care-market-with-sustainably-sourced-biotin.jpg)
![Phytocosmetics offer plenty of promise due to the antioxidant content within many plants, but extraction and delivery systems need more focus [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/07/19/plant-based-beauty-phytocosmetics-promise-with-extraction-delivery-and-certification-advances/15611273-1-eng-GB/Plant-based-beauty-phytocosmetics-promise-with-extraction-delivery-and-certification-advances.jpg)
![Clapoti has drawn inspiration from Korea's long-standing sauna culture, aiming to inspire Western beauty consumers into regular foot care rituals [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/07/15/foot-care-beauty-startup-clapoti-bringing-korean-sauna-culture-to-the-masses/15601613-1-eng-GB/Foot-care-beauty-startup-Clapoti-bringing-Korean-sauna-culture-to-the-masses.jpg)
![Wild Science Lab is also firmly invested in travel sizes and sampling to help expansion efforts and new consumer uptake [Image: Travel-size Hair Care by Wild Science Lab Facebook]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/07/08/active-beauty-startup-wild-science-lab-eyes-middle-east-expansion-and-ingredient-innovation/15584300-1-eng-GB/Active-beauty-startup-Wild-Science-Lab-eyes-Middle-East-expansion-and-ingredient-innovation.jpg)
![Fuss Pot has kickstarted the launch phase with its hemp-based 'ageless' range for ageing skin concerns [Image: Fuss Pot Facebook]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/brand-innovation/cbd-hemp-skin-care-brand-fuss-pot-launches-in-france-and-eyes-european-expansion/15575564-1-eng-GB/CBD-hemp-skin-care-brand-Fuss-Pot-launches-in-France-and-eyes-European-expansion.jpg)
![Many plant extracts offer anti-inflammatory, antihistamine and skin barrier protection properties for the anti-allergic space [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/formulation-science/natural-plant-extracts-offer-anti-allergic-cosmetics-promise-finds-review/15556472-1-eng-GB/Natural-plant-extracts-offer-anti-allergic-cosmetics-promise-finds-review.jpg)
![The personal care market is the first sector in which DSM will start bio-based vitamin A production [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/06/28/vitamin-a-development-by-dsm-starts-commercial-upscale/15548219-7-eng-GB/Vitamin-A-development-by-DSM-starts-commercial-upscale.jpg)
![[Lush Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/06/20/beauty-broadcast-lush-cosmetics-says-waterless-beauty-trend-bound-to-become-mainstream/15458395-1-eng-GB/Beauty-Broadcast-Lush-Cosmetics-says-waterless-beauty-trend-bound-to-become-mainstream.jpg)
![Kew Organics is set to establish an in-house laboratory to bring down rising costs. [Kew Organics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kew-organics-to-establish-cosmetics-lab-as-it-eyes-overseas-expansion/15447565-2-eng-GB/Kew-Organics-to-establish-cosmetics-lab-as-it-eyes-overseas-expansion.jpg)
![Africa - with its 54 countries - is a diverse and rich beauty movement very different from others [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/05/20/african-beauty-to-boom-with-interest-in-ancient-ingredients-and-rituals-says-wgsn/15435703-1-eng-GB/African-beauty-to-boom-with-interest-in-ancient-ingredients-and-rituals-says-WGSN.jpg)
![Several herbal extracts are documented as offering protective or healing properties around UV exposure, including rosemary, lemon balm and grapefruit [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/formulation-science/herbal-extracts-sunscreen-and-uv-skin-damage-promise-finds-review/15406249-1-eng-GB/Herbal-extracts-sunscreen-and-UV-skin-damage-promise-finds-review.jpg)
![Chinese study finds mix of peppers and turmeric were effective as minoxidil in treating hair loss. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/04/21/mix-of-peppers-and-turmeric-as-effective-as-minoxidil-in-treating-hair-loss-study/15331362-3-eng-GB/Mix-of-peppers-and-turmeric-as-effective-as-minoxidil-in-treating-hair-loss-study.jpg)
![A raft of industry players are joining the circular beauty movement, but how can the sector encourage consumers to adopt circularity en masse? [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/circular-beauty-webinar-with-bhuman-emma-lewisham-repurpose-global-and-pa-consulting/15346419-1-eng-GB/Circular-Beauty-Webinar-with-Bhuman-Emma-Lewisham-rePurpose-Global-and-PA-Consulting.jpg)
![The Bulldog hair styling range features a pomade, cream and spray all featuring hero natural and sustainably-sourced ingredients [Image: Bulldog Skincare]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/04/14/bulldog-skincare-launches-hair-styling-range-with-hero-natural-ingredients/15333261-1-eng-GB/Bulldog-Skincare-launches-hair-styling-range-with-hero-natural-ingredients.jpg)
![Ignae believes it has huge potential in Asia’s high-end niche beauty segment. [Ignae]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/ignae-eyeing-region-s-booming-luxury-niche-beauty-market/15263620-1-eng-GB/Ignae-eyeing-region-s-booming-luxury-niche-beauty-market.jpg)
![Industry and consumers have a plethora of certifications and standards that can be used for natural and organic cosmetics [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/04/07/natural-and-organic-cosmetic-certifications-and-standards-for-eu-beauty-industry/15313432-5-eng-GB/Natural-and-organic-cosmetic-certifications-and-standards-for-EU-beauty-industry.jpg)
![We highlight innovations in skin RNA testing, Indian Sandalwood, and more. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/skin-science-top-five-stories-on-cosmetics-science-and-formulation2/15284599-1-eng-GB/Skin-science-Top-five-stories-on-cosmetics-science-and-formulation.jpg)
![Citrus fruit waste, which represents practically half of the fresh fruit mass, can be incorporated into a range of cosmetic applications, including skin care, body lotions and sprays [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/03/16/citrus-fruit-waste-upcycled-for-cosmetics-active-skin-care-holds-potential-finds-review/13327345-1-eng-GB/Citrus-fruit-waste-upcycled-for-cosmetics-active-skin-care-holds-potential-finds-review.jpg)
![Despite ongoing difficulties associated with COVID-19 and Brexit, the certified UK organic beauty and wellness market has continued to grow [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/03/10/uk-organic-beauty-and-wellness-surges-15-in-2021-with-2022-growth-predicted-says-soil-association/13309948-1-eng-GB/UK-organic-beauty-and-wellness-surges-15-in-2021-with-2022-growth-predicted-says-Soil-Association.jpg)
