A compilation of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from March 2020 shows interest in scientific and brand innovation, as well as the ongoing industry response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Certain Latin American plants listed in the European Commission’s cosmetic ingredient database CosIng are rich in antioxidants or have protective properties, presenting promise for beauty innovation, say researchers.
Beauty products considered preventative and safe will see a sharp rise in demand during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, driving clear and lasting change across personal care, says Mintel.
Personal care major Unilever has developed a microbiome balancing formula using a prebiotic binder for lotions, body washes, deodorants and toothpastes, among other products.
CBD beauty is poised to take off across Europe, despite complex regulatory hurdles, and the UK, hemp, and medical cosmetics are key areas of promise, says a cannabis expert.
The French Federation for Beauty Companies (FEBEA) will mobilise its network to ramp up production of hygiene and hydroalcoholic products, following calls from the Ministry of Health to assist amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Beauty major L’Oréal has ramped up mass production of hydroalcoholic gels to support European health authorities amid the coronavirus outbreak and pledged €1m to associations working with those in need.
American CBD specialist Medterra will further expand presence in Europe with the launch of several beauty and skin care products this year, delving deeper into a space it sees significant opportunity in.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed advanced sunscreen formulations that provide increased protection, improved sensorial experience, enhanced appearance and skin whitening.
There is significant potential to develop probiotics in the beauty space, particularly targeting anti-ageing, Generation Z and women, according to Lumina Intelligence.
Conscious consumerism is here to stay and as the fast-paced clean and ethical beauty trend takes its grip, industry needs to start delivering on all fronts – overcoming lab and regulatory hurdles along the way.
There is plenty of activity in probiotic topical formulations targeting the skin microbiome, but could ‘beauty from within’ using supplements be a strong alternative? Experts believe so.
Royal DSM has signed a commercial agreement with Belgian life sciences startup S-Biomedic to develop and commercialise a skin care active that uses probiotic technology to treat acne.
Unilever has reported a net profit decline for 2019, with a clear slowdown in North Africa, Middle East and Turkey, but says prestige beauty and skin care should stimulate future growth.
Givaudan Active Beauty has developed face mask formulas that it says tap into the specific needs of Generation Z – a rising demographic that associate beauty with confidence, self-expression and naturalness.
Researchers from Kao Corporation have developed a protective technology made from titanium dioxide flakes that can control the uncomfortable sensation of heat caused by sun exposure on skin.
Late last week, the multinational pharmaceutical company announced a partnership with dermatology biotech company Azitra to will leverage the skin microbiome in a whole new way.
Health and wellbeing will be the most important and long-standing consumer trend across the EMEA region in 2020, and products taking a holistic approach will tap into this best, says GlobalData.
Beauty biotechnology will gain importance in the coming years, driven by environmental concerns and limited natural resources, but industry will have to work hard at creating positive consumer perceptions, says Royal DSM.
UK skin health firm SkinBioTherapeutics has signed a commercial deal with Croda International for the development of a microbiome-targeted skin care ingredient using its patented technology.
Clean and ethical has taken the food and nutrition world by storm, and following hot on its heels is beauty. The movement has been flourishing in cosmetics and personal care for some time now and will soar in due course, propelled by the continued and...
Ingredients supplier Croda is looking to tap into what it believes is the next trend in protective skin care – infrared protection - with its latest physical shield, Infraveil IT-100.
Science must form the basis in overturning consumer confusion and mistrust on the safety of widely-used cosmetic ingredients, says the medical and communications director of L’Oréal Active Cosmetics.
Interest and investment in skin microbiota-targeted cosmetics is growing but thoughts on the most suitable active ingredients for these formulations vary, so what exactly might the future look like?
A consortium of researchers in South Australia and international companies are to embark on finding ways to turn swathes of crop waste into value-added products, including chitosans from unwanted mushrooms for sunblock and anthocyanins from cherries for...
Allergies must be taken seriously, but the cosmetics industry should avoid going fragrance-free because even allergy sufferers deserve product enjoyment and contact reactions rarely occur, a medical doctor and allergist says.
Micro-targeting certain consumer groups, tweaking your marketing message and handing control back to the consumer are just some ways industry can scale up personalised beauty, says Mintel.
German pharmaceutical major Merck will launch a powdered cornflower extract next year that reduces skin inflammation and supports ‘skin calming’ and ‘skin defence’ claims for cosmetics products in Europe.
Shiseido has found that yeast extract has the potential to keep skin capillaries healthy, which in turn boost collagen production and maintains skin elasticity.
Personalisation is here to stay; clean beauty continues to bloom; and the skin microbiota maintains its hold on formulators – all in the context of a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and important focus on sustainability, according to this year’s...
The agricultural processing company has completed a clinical study, recently accepted for publication in the international peer-reviewed journal Acta Dermato-Venereologica (which covers the fields of dermatology and venereology) that shows ingestible...
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.
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.
The consumer wellness boom presents strong opportunities for beauty to target mood and wellbeing, through functional products, routine enhancement or powerful brand messaging, says Mintel.
The research arm of LVMH is collaborating with the Centre for iPS Cell Research and Application of Kyoto University (CiRA) to study the mechanism of skin metabolism for Parfums Christian Dior.
Omega-3 and omega-6 rich sacha inchi oil shows good moisturising benefits for dry skin and warrants further investigation for skin care applications, say researchers.
Specialty chemicals major BASF wants to develop more customised personal care products for African skin types and its latest efficacy study shows promise for its active ingredient on oily skin.
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.
Specialty chemicals major BASF and research institute CTIBiotech have created another 3D skin model with immune macrophages to enable R&D work into anti-inflammatory ingredients.
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.
German chemical major Evonik is partnering with the University of California San Diego’s Center for Microbiome Innovation (CMI) to research and develop cosmetic raw materials for a healthier skin microbiome.
Cosmetics Design has published a significant volume of coverage focusing around the theme of our first ever Cosmetics Design Summit: Microbiome Skin Care Innovation.
Microbiome skin care brand Mother Dirt has expended its international reach by launching in the UK and Ireland thanks to an agreement with luxury retailer Harvey Nichols.
With summer in full swing and sunscreen products flying off shelves, this guest article sheds light on what cosmetic companies need to know on sun protection product regulations – very different across the globe.
