Concerns over climate change and pollution are pushing cosmetics producers to become more eco-friendly, and indie brands are well positioned to pivot towards biodegradable ingredients and packaging, says the co-founder of Indie Beauty Expo.
Personal care giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported a net sales rise for the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal 2022, though profits suffered due to a challenging cost environment – an ongoing issue it plans to overcome with price hikes.
The Women Presidents' Organization (WPO), in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, released the 14th annual ranking of the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies.
Botanical green tea extracts can protect hair from ultraviolet (UV) damage by reducing the formation of certain protein biomarkers, though efficacy is linked to antioxidant levels of the extract, finds a P&G funded study.
Beauty and personal care brands can innovate further with fragrances, bringing scent to the centre of a product and highlighting health and wellbeing benefits it can bring, says a Mintel analyst.
Singapore-based beauty start-up GoPlay looking to zero in on the US market following the rebirth of its new and improved DIY lipstick system this coming November.
Global flavor and fragrances manufacturer Givaudan has introduced DigiPulse to sniff out consumer perceptions of fine fragrances online. The social listening tool is an enhancement of the artificial intelligence-powered Carto, an intuitive and interactive...
The number of Instagram followers opting in to receive beauty samples and information from brands is higher when campaigns are led by large-scale influencers versus micro influencers, according to beauty sampling tech startup Odore.
Saponins from tomato seeds may improve skin elasticity in healthy women, says a new study from Japanese researchers that could open up opportunities in anti-wrinkle or anti-aging formulations.
French luxury fashion house Chanel has co-developed a biobased bottle cap for one of its perfume collections with Finnish startup Sulapac, made from a blend of renewable materials including wood chips.
European color cosmetics brand Catrice Cosmetics has announced a shake-up to its retail strategy for 2022, with the company focusing on making it products available only through its own website and via Amazon.
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent Notices of Penalty Offenses to hundreds of businesses, alerting them of steep penalties if they use fake reviews or other misleading endorsements to deceive consumers.
Combining Sonoran Desert ingredients with advanced silicone technology, hair care brand Desert Botanicals unveils its newest propylene glycol-free product line, designed for people allergic to the ingredient.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has developed a method to profile skin based on moisture levels and geographical location, providing an accurate picture of overall skin condition and enabling personalised product recommendations.
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