News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
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Consumers no longer need to choose between inner wellness and external beauty. How can the gold-standard ashwagandha extract provide a clinically-validated path to skin vitality and holistic wellbeing?
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Aptar Beauty introduces a new twist-to-lock aerosol actuator designed to deliver high powder formula that optimize the user experience. How are hair and body care formulators and fillers set to benefit?
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Innovation that aligns with current beauty trends is crucial for success. How can AI, sustainable solutions, and global sourcing networks help brands stay ahead of the curve?
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Ultrafine bubble technology can improve performance of cosmetics and personal care products. How can this address current industry challenges?
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How are consistent and educational initiatives advancing to achieve animal-free safety assessments?
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New skin science is revealing the benefits that proper nutrition can have on skin health. How is the concept of ‘skin nutrition’ helping formulators stay one step ahead?
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In a crowded market, it’s crucial to know how Gen Z consumers shop. How can brands stay ahead by adapting to the new generation's redefined expectations in the beauty industry
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Licorice is increasingly used in cosmetic applications, from make-up to topical skin-care treatments. How can BPC manufacturers optimize it as a plant-based solution in formulations?
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Consumers are increasingly seeking cosmetics made with clean and natural ingredients. How can non-GMO testing and certification build trust and provide a competitive edge?
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How will innovations in skincare formulations and sustainable packing solutions shape upcoming trends in 2025?
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The beauty industry is thriving through sustainability and innovation. Discover how sustainable solutions, inclusive beauty, and the Halal Movement are transforming the $116.84 billion industry.
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The body care market is evolving at rapid pace with demand driving innovations in ingredients and tech. How can you formulate to stay ahead of the market?
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Cosmetic procedures are becoming increasingly more popular for aesthetic and self-esteem reasons. Explore how natural skin filler can provide a non-invasive alternative.
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As consumers increasingly demand more sustainable and innovative products, a new joint venture is paving the way with cutting-edge ingredients, custom formulations, and sustainable packaging.
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Sleep can be seen as a luxury in today’s busy and somehow hectic lifestyle. Because of bad habits, work stress or anxiety, late use of screens, shift work, parenting, or aging, many people worldwide are frequently experiencing shorter and disturbed nights.
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With little federal law restricting the use of potentially harmful ingredients in cosmetics, industry must comply with an ever-expanding array of state laws.
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A bioferment, or a product generated by biofermentation, bioconversion, or other bioprocessing techniques, is derived from the metabolic activity of living microorganisms
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Proteins are responsible for many biological processes in living organisms. In the skin they provide structure (such as keratin, collagen, elastin) and ensure functional processes (cellular respiration, repair, cell communication, waste elimination). The...
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Oily skin is a condition that affects about 35% of both men and women around the world. Despite it having minimal impact on skin physiology, excessive sebum production can cause great discomfort to those affected. Oily skin leads to signs such as intense...
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Global consumers are putting pressure on beauty and personal care brands to redefine value beyond price – but what are the key drivers that brands need to know?
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Beauty goes green - from refillable jars to recyclable lipsticks, sustainable packaging innovations are leading the way.
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A new study proves the benefit of erythritol to reduce dental biofilm.
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As blue beauty ingredients become ever popular in personal care products, effective lab-grown alternatives go further to ensure protection of limited natural resources.
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Having a head full of hair often signifies youth and vitality. Hair loss can affect one's self-esteem and can be psychologically distressing. Hair Supplements can help.
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Scalp disorders affect millions of people worldwide, but there are few ingredients with proven activity in their treatment and are a challenge for formulators.
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The latest demand in cosmetics is stick packaging, designed to compactly encase solid formulations through simply twisting and swiping on product.
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Natural and safe personal care ingredients are key to address current minimalistic trend. In the deodorant sector, this trend is reflected above all in natural and aluminium-free deodorants.
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Aging is the next frontier in the debate surrounding inclusion and diversity. Stereotypes persist in today's society, and younger people view aging with anxiety and fear. However, a new generation of seniors is starting to reject this view through a more...
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There is enough anecdotal evidence to prove that some hair supplements do have merit especially when backed by scientific and clinical research.
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Consumers are looking for sustainable, powerful and targeted solutions to address their specific skin care concerns. The Rational Design approach delivers.
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Every year, the beauty industry produces 120 billion units of packaging, most of which cannot be recycled [1]. Take plastic for example, since 1950 only 9% of the plastic produced in the world has been recycled, with the rest dumped into landfills and...
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The new ingredient, certified by the Space FoundationTM, can make conventional sunscreen ingredients perform more optimally.
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Pioneer in ethical biotechnologies, GREENTECH develops natural active ingredients thanks to cutting-edge technologies to restore skin/hair health in a holistic regenerative approach.
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The rise of the health economy will drive consumers to seek personal care and beauty products that support health and well-being and deliver benefits from head to toe.
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Consumer demand for clean and green products has been on the rise in recent years. Savvy shoppers are increasingly looking for eco-friendly products that align with their values – ones that support their health and wellbeing without sacrificing on the...
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Harsh chemical procedures and styling products can further damage heat-treated hair. Heat damage is a substantial concern for haircare consumers as is the source of their styling products. For these reasons, consumers are demanding bio-based products...
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Learn waterless formulations and water are critical to sustainability, and how U.S. policies to reduce toxic chemicals almost 50 years ago prioritize chemical safety.
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Circular beauty is becoming key to success in skincare. With consumers calling for personal care and beauty brands to do more to protect the environment, and actively switching to products that align with their values, there are opportunities to grow...
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Elkem launched high-performing silicone elastomer gels, including an award-winning eco-friendly solution to address green consumer trends.
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Research is showing strong promise for a new class of natural active compounds for skincare.
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As consumers continue to embrace the medical beauty trend, they want non-invasive options that solve their skin care challenges with trusted and tested ingredients.
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Whether it is a typewriter, a red lipstick or a black outfit, classics have become must-haves across-markets thanks to their timeless record of quality, elegance and efficacy. If there is an outstanding classic above all in the cosmetic market, that is...
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Facial masks have become a way of life during these unprecedented times. Mask mandates have been implemented worldwide since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, this has not deterred consumers from using their color cosmetics.
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Consumers are very selective about using products for their skin. Some prefer higher viscosity, others like thinner serums. Some are seeking antioxidants, others want collagen.
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Hair can vary in shape such as straight, wavy, or curly. These variations are related to the cross-section and internal bending angle of the hair fiber, which are genetically determined and programmed by the bulb, varying according to different ethnic...
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When we think about Clean Beauty, the conversation is very heated and polarized for the industry and some consumers. The industry typically takes a position that Clean Beauty lacks scientific evidence while consumers demand transparency.
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Trusted, science-backed skin care ingredients are answering demand from consumers for proven, planet-friendly solutions that nurture and protect the hair and scalp.
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Hair can be a reflection of someone’s personal style, and even their beliefs. In addition to being a structure that has functional significance, hair is important both emotionally and socially, and can have a direct impact on self-esteem.
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Close your eyes, travel the world and get inspired.
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Late last year, Pantone released the eagerly awaited ‘color’ of the year for 2021, this time opting to highlight two colors: Ultimate Gray - a solid, grounding gray and Illuminating - a pale, positive yellow.