Hyland’s Naturals has expanded its product offerings with the release of the company’s first Baby Skin Care collection of six certified USDA organic topical products.
Moodify (Re)formulation technology enables PBC product manufacturers and formulators to adjust fragrance formulas through an algorithm-based app that suggests replacement options “based on their level of similarity to the original molecule while optimizing...
With more than 175 members, the Pact Collective is changing how the cosmetics industry approaches upcycling and sustainable packaging initiatives through partnerships with Ulta and Sephora North America launched this year.
In accordance with MoCRA, the FDA’s draft guidance document outlines recommendations to establish a new electronic submission system to replace the Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP) by the end of this year.
The ingredient’s anti-aging efficacy lies in its ability to address deterioration of the skin cell’s mitochondria, which is a direct cause of signs of skin aging and a result of exposure to environmental toxins, stress, poor nutrition, and more.
The consumer trend data intelligence platform’s report brings insight into trending products and brands in these industry product spaces which can be used to drive innovation into future product research, development, and formulation processes.
University of Waterloo researchers have created the ‘liquid-liquid encapsulation system,’ which potentially eliminates the need for microplastics in the functional ingredient encapsulation process for cosmetic and personal care product manufacturing....
As part of MoCRA regulations, the FDA has until December 2024 to propose a cosmetic GMP standard, which will have significant impact on manufacturers and suppliers to the cosmetics and PBC product industries.
From a launch inspired by the smash hit Barbie movie to hair, lip, and lash care and more, this month’s Launch Pad is packed with product launches to celebrate the sizzling summer months.
Now halfway through 2023, we return to this recurring segment to update on recent noteworthy shifts in employment in the cosmetics and personal care product industries. From board appointments to career changes and more, we’re highlighting the shifts...
The introduction of the new Modernisation of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) could complicate entry into the US beauty market for Asian cosmetic companies, says a regulatory expert.
Palm and palm kernel oils have a long history in cosmetic formulations, but as clean ingredient sourcing continues to become more important to consumers, manufacturers are looking to global ingredient producers like BASF to lead the charge in establishing...
A combination of ‘clean’ and ‘clinical’ used to describe a specific class of ingredients for product formulation by cosmetics and PBC product manufacturers and suppliers, there is strong evidence that by setting a harmonized industry standard, ‘cleanical’...
As consumer spend on cosmetic and PBC products continues to rise despite spend decreases in other CPG areas, understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) tech trends and innovations in influencing the consumer purchasing behavior...
Cosmetics and skin care product manufacturers can now apply to use the NRS Seal on their marketing materials and product packaging “to differentiate their products in the marketplace and connect with the approximately 5% of the American population who...
The company is spearheading expansion efforts on the backs of CES Innovation Award winning Authentic Color Master by Tonework technology and the launch of custom skin care brand Custom.me.
Nip-Tuck Relief and Fruitopia are just two of the top five beauty and personal care product trends of 2023 identified in a recent CosmoTrends and BEAUTYSTREAMS seminar.
Here we reveal exclusive insights from top skin care companies L’Oréal and Kenvue on the drivers and trends of the rapidly advancing derma skin care category in Asia Pacific.
Overall trends in purchasing behavior both on and offline as well as purchasing dynamics indicate healthy growth in the Beauty and Personal Care product categories overall despite the pressure of rising inflation in average product prices.
To provide small and medium indie beauty brands with the digital support needed to better connect consumers with best match products, Perfect Corp.’s new beauty accelerator program makes its digital tools accessible for free use.
Last week’s release of GlobalVision’s Text Inspection 2 update can expedite cosmetics and PBC brand’s speed to market while supporting companies in these industries with impending MoCRA regulatory labelling and documentation compliance.
From innovations in formulation and packaging design to hair care, skin care, and cosmetic products, this year’s 2023 Cosmoprof and Cosmopack Awards finalists and winners include a multitude of noteworthy products in the cosmetic and personal care finished...
A cosmetic formulation containing snow fungus extract may improve the product’s skin care impact, according to a study conducted by Polish researchers.
A Portuguese study has singled out two wild mushroom species as a new potential source of natural compounds with applications in the cosmetic industry.
In this study, researchers found spray drying Andean blueberries with cactus mucilage can preserve natural pigments and antioxidant activity for food and cosmetic product formulations.
The Brazilian plant is used in cosmetic products for its antioxidant and antimicrobial functions, and the latest discovery helps to reduce ingredient oxidation over time for future formulation efforts by manufacturers.
Agro-waste from native South American sinami fruit 'holds great promise as a commercial exfoliant' that demonstrates antioxidant activity, researchers shared.
As consumers demand more sustainable cosmetic and PBC products, researchers have determined certain types of Honduran agro-waste can be converted into desirable bioplastics to reduce plastic consumption.
Researchers demonstrated the extract had an antimicrobial effect against four common bacteria strains, and can be a viable alternative to synthetic preservatives commonly used in cosmetic applications.
Beeswax is 'a mainstay in cosmetics' as well as a functional ingredient with 'healing properties', says a new review that included five studies of beeswax for skin application.
The dermatology community can do better to educate public but needs help from government bodies to tackle misinformation, says the president of the 25th World Congress of Dermatology (WCD 2023).
Personal care product company TRI-K has released the inaugural ingredient in its EssentiaTein Line. EssentiaTein Protect utilizes sustainable ingredients like ‘Rice, Baobab, and Amaranth to provide continuous protection against daily pollution, UV damage,...
Whether it’s a scoop of collagen in your morning coffee for younger looking skin or a biotin capsule to thicken your hair, there is no shortage of ingestible beauty products that promise to make you glow from the inside out. But how do they achieve this,...
Croda’s Incromine BD can be used in a variety of formulation applications including beard care and hair coloring products, and its consumer benefits include ‘smoothing, detangling, and moisturizing.’
The non-profit organization’s first NCS Assessment follows safety assessments on synthetic fragrance ingredient safety. Synthetic fragrance peer-reviewed assessments will be published in full by the end of next year, and NCS assessments will be published...
The application of nanomaterials (NMs) in products such as sun screen has notable benefits but requires improved, more standardised regulatory processes to ensure it is safe and sustainable, say experts in Europe.
As global regulations on propellants in personal care products and other consumer goods continue to be implemented in an effort to encourage the production of more sustainable alternatives, the Honeywell corporation has released Solstice Propellant for...
As more consumers seek natural product options for sun care and protection, Univar Solutions has committed to developing and innovating ingredients that are effective solutions for consumer demand.
Beauty-from-within supplements are a growing category in the beauty and personal care industries – but what information do formulators really need to know to make the best decisions for consumers? In this webinar, our panelists dive deep into the research...
From fragrance to cosmetics, personal care products and more, there’s a wide range of new product launches that have been released in the last few weeks. Check out this month’s Launch Pad roundup to review the options that can help consumers have a sensational...
In our round up of the most popular articles from the recent business quarter, we’ve focused on news and trend developments in the North and South American beauty and personal care markets, including the FDA’s suspension of VCRP submissions, the launch...
CosmeticsDesign spoke with Liza Rapay, Head of Marketing at Cosmoprof North America about what attendees can expect from the 2023 Cosmoprof North America trade show, July 11-13 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
A Swiss brand based on five decades of research on immunology and ribonucleic acid (RNA) is aiming to expand in Asia, where it hopes to gain ground among consumers that now have a heightened sense of the role skin plays in immunity.
Earlier this year, Crown Laboratories, Inc. launched the BIOJUVE skin care collection incorporating hero ingredient Xycrobe technology, whose efficacy is backed by clinical results.
The partnership, which aims to ‘help beauty brands enhance their omnichannel capabilities’ and transition from a ‘transaction-driven to relationship-driven commerce model’ offers cosmetic and PBC companies the ability to personalize customer experiences...
Board members include specialists in fundamental and human sciences and will focus on advancing research efforts into the recently identified ‘twelve hallmarks of aging’ to accelerate research and understanding of skin health.
Featuring its anti-wrinkle Argireline peptide, Lubrizol’s metaverse AI platform affords PBC product manufacturers the opportunity to interact and engage ‘Inside the Future of Beauty’ to ‘showcase the power of Argireline peptide in a way that has never...
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