All news articles for March 2021

Amyris sells flavors and fragrance business to DSM

Amyris sells flavors and fragrance business to DSM

By Deanna Utroske

In a deal expected to close today, DSM is buying the synthetic biotechnology company’s flavor and fragrance intermediates business to augment its own aroma ingredients offerings and bring bio-based fragrance inputs to the cosmetics industry.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis spoke at the NoCo Hemp Expo in Denver on Friday.  NutraIngredients-USA photo.

Colorado unveils plan to bolster state support of hemp industry

By Hank Schultz

The state of Colorado aims to remain a leader in the hemp industry, Gov. Jared Polis said at an industry event last week. He announced the release of a detailed state plan for the industry at the meeting, which includes scientific support, data sharing,...

Indie Beauty Profile Gregory Macdonald, Bathorium

Indie Beauty Profile

Gregory Macdonald, Bathorium

By Deanna Utroske

Gregory Macdonald, Founder of Bathorium, sees indie beauty as a community and bathing as a lost art. In his Indie Beauty Profile, he describes the brand he’s building to reinvigorate the bath category globally.

Beauty brands help boost business at Yottaa

Beauty brands help boost business at Yottaa

By Deanna Utroske

The website performance optimization specialist served more than 200% more sites during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic and signed deals with notable skin care and hair care brands like TULA and Briogeo.

L’Oréal Canada calls for innovative startups

L’Oréal Canada calls for innovative startups

By Deanna Utroske

This month the beauty maker announced an open innovation challenge, recruiting scalable businesses with winning solutions in ecommerce, conscious tech, or new channel opportunities.

There is great opportunity for new cosmetic uses backed by clinical efficacy when working with CBD in the beauty space (Getty Images)

Special Edition: CANNABIS BEAUTY – INNOVATION AND SCIENCE IN CBD AND CANNABINOIDS

Cannabis beauty: CBD is ‘an exciting area for innovation’, says expert

By Natasha Spencer

Interest in cannabis beauty continues to rise, fuelled by a tide of interesting cannabidiol (CBD) product launches and fast-evolving science, but there remain challenges ahead for brands operating in the space, an expert says.

Innovation in Action: advances in microbiome beauty

Innovation in Action: advances in microbiome beauty

By Deanna Utroske

Personal care and cosmetics consumers are more intrigued and informed about the human microbiome every day. Here, Cosmetics Design takes a look at newly emerging science, brand updates, and other microbiome news worth knowing.

Indie Beauty Profile Ben-Yam Barshi and Elah Barshi, Moringaia

Indie Beauty Profile

Ben-Yam Barshi and Elah Barshi, Moringaia

By Deanna Utroske

Ben-Yam Barshi and Elah Barshi, Co-Founders of Moringaia, are part of a new generation of beauty and personal care brands—brands that leverage conventional commercial strategies and CPG brands for social and environmental betterment.

The cruelty-free Leaping Bunny certification covers all of Garnier's product portfolio, including shampoos, conditioners, soap bars and sunscreens (Image: L'Oréal/Garnier)

A ‘milestone’ moment: Garnier now Leaping Bunny certified globally

By Kacey Culliney

L’Oréal’s Garnier brand has received Cruelty Free International’s Leaping Bunny approval on its entire global portfolio after months of work with its vast supplier network – a move that proves exactly what is possible on a mass beauty scale, says the...

Yooma acquires CBD skincare brand Blossom

Yooma acquires CBD skin care brand Blossom

By Deanna Utroske

The Toronto, Canada – based wellness company announced plans to purchase 4 brands from EMMAC Life Sciences Group in exchange for shares of Yooma, equivalent to $8.1m US dollars.

Style Update: Marc Anthony hair care gets a new look

Style Update: Marc Anthony hair care gets a new look

By Deanna Utroske

In recent weeks, the 25-year-old hair brand announced new brand positioning, an updated brand name, and new packaging as well as a Strategic Review Process, which could lead to the sale of company assets.