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Blue sky thinking: Cloud ear mushroom extract offers skin hydration benefits – Thai research

A spray containing brown cloud ear mushroom (A. polytricha) water extract has been found to offer skin hydration benefits and reduce transepidermal water loss, opening up its potential use in cosmetic formulations, claim Thai researchers.

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Spate report highlights key consumer trends for fragrance formulations

Important takeaways from the report include the rising popularity of fruit-inspired scents, the growing need for more versatility in fragrance application formats, and a surprising desire for seasonal and location-based fragrance options.

Bulletproof Foundation lends support to domestic violence survivors

The Bulletproof Foundation, established by Bulletproof Cosmetics founders Elly Seddon and Cera Neima-Stewart, offers domestic violence survivors support and educational resources to help overcome adverse situations.

Trend forecaster: Beauty product NPD for consumers with ASD and SPD

As more people are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder yearly, cosmetics and personal care product ingredient manufacturers, suppliers, and formulators can draw inspiration from products developed for consumers with...

Beauty Forward 2024: CosmeticsDesign to decode next-gen beauty with digital summit – Register for FREE

CosmeticsDesign will kick off the new year with a digital summit designed to highlight the biggest trends and developments set to shape the industry in 2024, and you can register today for FREE.

Gen Z brand Youthforia combines cosmetics and skincare for ‘makeup you can sleep in’

Embracing the ‘skinimalist’ trend that has dominated 2023 cosmetics and personal care product development, Gen Z-focused Youthforia’s collection features clean, high-quality ingredients that are ‘powerful multi-taskers’ to better appeal to its target...