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Lushin’ your line: Six possible applications for wine-waste ingredients - Study

23-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Many consumers already drink wine for its potential health benefits, but the waste from its production may be a good source of bioactive cosmetic ingredients.

Perfumes, moisturizers, nail polish: Consumers ready to buy mask-friendly beauty gifts

23-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Black Friday is nearly upon us, and Yves Rocher research found consumers across the US are most looking to buy face creams, perfumes and nail polishes.

Lush closing several major global social media accounts – these platforms are the ‘antithesis’ of relaxation

23-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Cosmetics major Lush will close all global social media accounts across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat this month, stating they will remain closed until the platforms provide a safer environment for users.

Turning the grey tide: Menard Cosmetics new study suggests red ginseng and truffles can prevent greying hair

23-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics company Menard has published a study on the causes of greying hair that suggests that Korean red ginseng and truffle can help prevent the process by targeting pigment stem cells.

J&J to carve out premium position with 'added-value' personal care following split: Analyst

22-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) will become more competitive in personal care after the carve out of its consumer health business, particularly if it invests in personalised and premium NPD, an analyst says.

Like bees to honey: US-based Honey Girl debuts in China after winning over Alibaba

22-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Honey Girl Organics, a company that uses bee-derived products, was fast-tracked to enter China’s beauty market after winning over Alibaba in the firm’s second annual Go Global 11.11 Pitch Fest.

5 formats in waterless, solid and low water cosmetics on the market today

19-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Waterless formulation isn’t an entirely new concept, evidenced by bar soap, but with increased consumer interest in eco-conscious formulas the selection of solid, waterless and low-water formats has grown.

Consumer interest in waterless, solid driven by environmental, packing, money concerns, says Mintel

19-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Water scarcity and desire for products with eco-ethical claims are driving forces behind consumer interest in waterless formulas.

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Beyond ISO 16128: Industry ‘can’t ignore’ biodegradability in natural and organic cosmetics, says expert

18-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

As the beauty industry continues its push forward with natural and organic cosmetics innovation, focus must be placed on the biodegradability of ingredients – still surprisingly overlooked in the field, says a formulation expert.

Herbal Essences to use new recycling technology in packaging to decrease use of virgin plastic

18-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Haircare brand Herbal Essences announced they will be implementing a resin derived from an advanced-recycling technology which turns waste plastic in molecularly virgin plastic.

Three takeaways from chemists' current knowledge on natural antioxidants: Study

18-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Consumer interest is turning more towards natural and sustainable ingredients, and while plant extracts are a good potential avenue to satisfy that trend, more research is needed to effectively implement natural antioxidants.

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Post-pandemic protective beauty has fresh opportunities amidst ‘changed’ consumer needs: Mintel

17-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has carved out very specific and different protective beauty opportunities as consumer lifestyles and mindsets have evolved, says Mintel.

Upcycle, SPF, Waterless: Three takeaways from NYSCC Suppliers’ Day

17-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists 2021 Suppliers’ Day wrapped up November 11, but trends from hundreds of suppliers who exhibited at the show can still inform what’s hot in personal care ingredients.

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Going greener: The Body Shop investing in ‘regenerative’ supply chain innovation

17-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Natura &Co’s The Body Shop will heavily invest in regenerative business innovation over the next decade, including advanced use of biotech and carbon capture, its head of innovation and sustainability R&D says.

Global ambitions: Forest Essential sets its sights on US, SEA and Middle East after UK launch

17-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

India’s Forest Essentials believes its launch with UK beauty e-tailer lookfantastic will help it to boost its international appeal as prepares to expand its footprint to the Middle East, South East Asia and the US in the next few years.