Nutricosmetics

COP15 Global Biodiversity Framework ambitions 'remarkable', says UNEP

03-Jan-2023 By Lynda Searby

Provisions for increased financial support for developing countries and sharing the benefits of genetic resources more fairly will help ensure delivery of the 'historic' deal agreed at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal, according...

British beauty braces for ‘turbulent trading period’ in 2023

03-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Following many milestones and achievements in 2022, the British beauty sector is bracing for a turbulent trading period ahead that it plans to tackle collaboratively, says the CEO of the British Beauty Council.

Fig leaf tea may help to alleviate atopic dermatitis symptoms in adults: Japanese RCT

03-Jan-2023 By Gary Scattergood

Prolonged fig leaf tea consumption may have positive effects on mild atopic dermatitis (AD) in adults, according to a Japanese RCT.

Beauty backtracking: CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s 10 most-read stories of 2022

22-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Cost and lack of harmonisation slowing green material uptake in beauty, say suppliers

14-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Higher costs and lack of supplier alignment are the core issues slowing uptake of green materials, ingredients and processes amongst beauty and personal care manufacturers and brands, say specialist suppliers.

The environmental impact of beauty: Why industry needs to measure, act and communicate

12-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Measuring the environmental impact of the entire beauty industry is no easy feat, but one made a lot easier with collaboration, data-led mapping and engagement across the entire supply chain – from farmers to consumers, say industry experts.

Pilot study shows Verdure’s pomegranate extract boosts skin health

08-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new pilot study showed that a standardized pomegranate extract decreased skin wrinkles and improved other measures of epidermal health.

‘Collective action’: Cosmetics Europe unveils industry eco initiative Commit for Our Planet

07-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

European industry association Cosmetics Europe has launched a sustainability initiative to spearhead collaborative eco efforts and action across beauty and personal care, aiming to reduce overall carbon footprints, support biodiversity and improve packaging.

‘Retailers have got more involved' in ethical beauty – Ecovia Intelligence

07-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Retailers are getting more involved in ethical standards and certifications, with many creating in-house schemes for beauty brands stocked in-store and online, and this trend will continue to rise in importance, says the founder of Ecovia Intelligence.

Collagen boosts skin immunity through anti-inflammatory response

07-Dec-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Hydrolysed collagen reduces the synthesis of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and the subsequent release of pro-inflammatory cytokines to preserve skin immune integrity and prevent infections in the elderly, say researchers.

Complex chemicals: Beauty must ‘invest a lot more’ in sustainable supply chains, says association chief

06-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty and personal care industry must invest more in better understanding complex chemical supply chains and work with its partners to drive sustainable action, especially during disruptive times with COVID-19, Brexit and the climate crisis, says...

‘Digital passports’ could future-proof green beauty, says expert

30-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Introducing digital product passports will be a strong move in tackling greenwashing in various industries, including cosmetics, but will also open up plenty of opportunities to differentiate and engage with consumers, says a digital expert.

B Corp Beauty Coalition: Industry must drive concept of ‘beauty citizens’

29-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

If the beauty industry wants to create real change it needs to shift how it defines its moving parts, and thinking of beauty consumers as beauty citizens could be the first step, says the chair of the B Corp Beauty Coalition supervisory board.

Let’s talk about upcycling

Manufacturing at heart of cosmetics industry meeting global climate change goals

10-Nov-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Cutting carbon emissions up and down the beauty supply chain, specifically in manufacturing, will be essential to meet climate goals.

Study

How the skin microbiome plays into three common skin concerns

10-Nov-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Cosmetics researchers are still exploring how microscopic life on our skin affects its health, but recent research has started to piece together the puzzle.

UNEP 2022 Adaptation Gap Report and Emissions Gap Report

UNEP ahead of COP27: The world is ‘not keeping pace with climate risks and impacts’

03-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Whilst many countries worldwide are working to tackle the climate crisis, actions are not keeping pace with real-world risks and impacts on planet and people, largely due to huge funding gaps, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Beauty industry must avoid ‘menowashing’, warn experts

31-Oct-2022 By Lynda Searby

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.

Seventure Partners aims to raise third €300m microbiome innovation fund in 2023

27-Oct-2022 By Kacey Culliney

French-headquartered venture capital firm Seventure Partners plans to unlock a third wave of microbiome innovation funds next year, aiming to invest €300 million in more than 20 cutting-edge companies, its CEO says.

Calling all Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Microbiome start-ups!

Probiota Pioneers: Deadline approaching for microbiome-related start-ups

25-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

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.

Beauty 4.0 forecast: 7 trends to watch in beauty tech before 2027

24-Oct-2022 By Lynda Searby

Building communities and taking a ‘virtual first’ approach will be key to future success in the beauty metaverse, but brands will also need to play outside that space to engage other consumers looking to embrace tech, say industry experts.

Beauty in the Metaverse: Web3 expert encourages beauty brands to make ‘first small steps’ into the future

20-Oct-2022 By Amanda Lim

Beauty brands big and small are being urged to experiment with Web3 concepts such as NFTs and the Metaverse in order to “get ready for the future”.

Retail giant signposts supplements for menopause

19-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

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.

Energy crisis: FEBEA signs EcoWatt Charter to reduce electricity use and calls for EU policy and price cap

18-Oct-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The French Federation for Beauty Companies (FEBEA) has signed the country’s EcoWatt Charter, pledging alongside hundreds of other corporations to further reduce electricity use during the ongoing energy crisis.

Sephora absorbs Feelunique domain and kickstarts UK re-entry

17-Oct-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty retail major Sephora is set to absorb prestige beauty e-commerce player Feelunique’s domain this week, kickstarting the start of its wider UK market re-entry plans.

Genomics, microbiome analysis and biomarker sensing to transform personalised beauty: Expert

14-Oct-2022 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Preparation and prevention: How to guide women through menopause

13-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Menopause is yet another area of women’s health that has been hugely under-resourced but there are exciting developments in the scientific world and big opportunities for innovation, especially within the spaces of gut health and sleep.

The Long Read

Environmental expert: Industry must establish ‘ethical integrity’ across entire supply chain in global crises

12-Oct-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty and personal care industry must today respond to converging global crises and ensure ethical integrity in every part of the value chain to protect the future of the planet, people and business, says British environmentalist Sir Jonathon Porritt.

The future of female health? Beauty and science experts brainstorm NPD promise for menopause wellbeing

10-Oct-2022 By CosmeticsDesign-Europe Reporter

Menopause is shifting out of taboo and into the spotlight as women worldwide seek a deeper understanding on changes during this time, carving out plenty of opportunity for beauty and wellness industries to support, educate and empower.

‘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.

Guest Article

Improving skin health with microbiome modulators

27-Sep-2022 By Guus Kortman, Scientist and Senior Project Manager Microbiomics, and Janneke Ouwerkerk, Department Head Microbiology, at NIZO

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

IFSCC CONGRESS 2022 LONDON, UK

Rethinking glow: Consumers expect ‘a lot of things’, says Oriflame scientist

20-Sep-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Consumers have wide and varied perceptions around skin glow that differ according to country, spurring promise for industry to consider market positioning and claims more carefully, according to Swedish cosmetics firm Oriflame.

The future of beauty tech is here! Sephora, Shiseido and Orveon share 5-year visions

19-Sep-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Leading executives from Sephora, Shiseido and Orveon will join forces to brainstorm the future of beauty tech – discussing opportunities and challenges today and revealing their five-year vision.

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.

Blooming potential: Lilies possess properties suitable for wide range of beauty products – Review

19-Sep-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

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.

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 Bites Gallery

Probiotical plans to ride rising beauty-from-within tide to bigger US market presence

30-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

Italian probiotics heavyweight Probiotical plans to bolster its presence in the US market by riding what the company calls a rising tide of consumer awareness of the importance of gut wellbeing to skin health.

LGG offers skin health benefits for children with eczema: Study

24-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Supplementation with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) stimulates butyrate production and can minimise the severity of atopic dermatitis (AD) in children, say researchers.

‘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.

5 emerging trends from leading beauty-from-within experts

02-Aug-2022 By Danielle Masterson

During a recent webinar focused on ingestible beauty, our panelists weighed in during a trendwatching segment.

CEO Q&A

“It's going to be a really difficult five years”: An expert take on the future of beauty financing

27-Jul-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

As economies around the world are struggling, a finance expert believes cosmetics companies will have a harder time securing funds.

Exclusive in-depth insights

How to win over… the multidimensional Generation Z beauty consumers

26-Jul-2022 By Amanda Lim

Exclusive insights from a host of thriving beauty brands have revealed how firms can understand the purchasing behaviours of Gen Zs and better connect with them, while also exploring how this radical generation could fundamentally change the industry...

The Long Read: Everything beauty needs to consider in the Metaverse

The beauty metaverse: ‘We are at the beginning of something that is huge’

25-Jul-2022 By Lynda Searby

The lucrative potential of virtual beauty products, the complexities of crypto transactions and the sustainable and social challenges surrounding the metaverse must be front of mind as innovation in this fragmented space evolves, say industry experts.

Embracing ageing: Positive approach key to ease pressure on consumers to look youthful – Expert

25-Jul-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Embracing ageing and helping consumers adopt a positive approach to getting older are keys for beauty and cosmetics brands to alleviate the pressure on consumers to look youthful, according to a leading expert.

New high-tech lab will meet demand for active ingredients in personal care

20-Jul-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

French biotech, SILAB, has opened a new high-tech research facility to “meet high market demand” for natural active ingredients in beauty and personal care markets.

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.