Nutricosmetics

Beauty is entering ‘exciting era’ in biotech, says Givaudan Active Beauty

03-Jun-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Biotechnology continues to fast-evolve, presenting great opportunities for the beauty industry to advance in new molecules, improved processes and evidence-based actives, says Givaudan Active Beauty.

Jamieson Wellness acquires Youtheory line of collagen supplements

02-Jun-2022 By Hank Schultz

Canadian firm Jamieson Wellness has announced the acquisition of Nutrawise, parent company of the Youtheory brand of collagen supplements, in a deal worth at least $210 million.

Beauty with beans: Face masks containing selenium-enriched mung bean broth aid skin whitening, anti-ageing

25-May-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Face masks containing a mung bean and selenium fermentation broth could promote skin whitening, moisturising and antioxidant effects, according to a recent study.

Gallinée founder: ‘You can feel it’s the year of the microbiome’

10-May-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The scientific community has had its eyes on the microbiome for years, but for the beauty industry and its consumers, 2022 will be the year the concept really gains important ground, says the founder of Gallinée.

Vitafoods: More transparency is needed in nutraceuticals market

06-May-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Problems in the nutrition and nutraceutical market supply chains have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and more transparency is now needed, according to organisers of Vitafoods Europe.

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Mood, stress and wellbeing: How beauty can play into the ‘big bang’ in probiotics

05-May-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The probiotics category continues to soar, with e-commerce fiercely fuelling growth and presenting plentiful opportunities for cosmetics, particularly products targeting mood, stress and overall wellbeing, says Lumina Intelligence.

More brands hopping on the bidirectional beauty bandwagon

25-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

An increasing number of brands are hitting anti-aging from all angles by introducing skincare systems that include ingestibles and topicals.

How a prebiotic soda brand is making ingestible beauty claims

31-Mar-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Poppi Soda primarily markets itself as a palatable way to take apple cider vinegar for gut health, but the brand also wants to capitalize on the “gut-skin axis” in the ingestible beauty space.

Demands rising for clinical data on the skin microbiome: Experts

22-Mar-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Consumer interest in skin-friendly beauty products continues its rise, prompting an acceleration in microbiome claims validation and product testing both in vitro and in vivo, say testing experts.

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"Taking a proactive approach": O Positiv co-founder on new skin supplement, ingestible beauty

16-Mar-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

O Positiv launched their PMS focused supplement, Flo, in 2018 and this year introduced their skin supplement Retro. CosmeticsDesign sat down with co-founder Bobby Bitton about launching into the ingestible beauty space.

Better brushing: Colgate-Palmolive files flurry of oral care patents

15-Mar-2022 By Kacey Culliney

International personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has developed a range of whitening and abrasive oral care formulas with improved stability and in-use delivery using fatty acid salts.

Probiota 2022: Upgrading oral and scalp care via the skin microbiome

15-Mar-2022 By Will Chu

As science continues to delve deeper into the skin microbiome, its role in oral and scalp care, is becoming apparent particularly amongst nutricosmetic firms eager to capitalise on the next wave of opportunities.

‘Standardised practices’ needed in global skin microbiome research: Minireview

01-Mar-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Skin microbiome research would benefit from standardised methods and reporting practices worldwide to enable researchers to replicate studies, assess results and better advance knowledge in the field, say researchers.

‘Clear, transparent and comparable’: Beauty giants launch EcoBeautyScore Consortium

24-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

A group of beauty majors have kickstarted an EcoBeautyScore Consortium, set to establish a brand-agnostic and transparent global environmental impact scoring system by the end of this year.

Nestlé Health Science closes acquisition of collagen brand

22-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The Swiss nutrition giant has wrapped up the final acquisition of Vital Proteins, a Chicago-based collagen leader.

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Collagen: Going beyond skin deep

20-Dec-2021 By Len Monheit, Executive Director, Collagen Stewardship Alliance

Collagen has become ubiquitous, perhaps even a poster child, for broad health and wellness as the audience for this exciting ingredient has continued to expand in recent years. This growth is expected to continue into 2022 and beyond, and as is the case...

Avon: ‘Science as a saviour’ and ‘staying on the cusp’ of consumer trends key NPD priorities

16-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Global beauty major Avon will continue to invest in scientific proof and clinical trial data and work hard to react to fast-evolving consumer trends as it edges forward with NPD in 2022, says an exec.

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WATCH – 15 Global beauty trends 2022: Key cosmetic insights from CosmeticsDesign editors

15-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

From hybrid cosmetics to menopause beauty to upcycled ingredients, CosmeticsDesign’s global editors take you through the top 15 global trends to watch for 2022.

NuSkin turning to affiliate model to regain sales momentum

06-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

NuSkin Enterprises is among the latest multi level marketing companies transitioning to a hybrid model that includes affiliate marketers, the company announced recently.

From coal mine to cosmetic aisles: i-On Skincare brings new tech to anti-aging space

11-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Inspired by black lung research, a new company has developed anti-aging products that intervene before free radicals can be formed, and Nordstrom is now on board.

Study: Replenology hair system prevents hair loss, promotes growth

22-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

About 40% of women have visible hair loss by the age of 40, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Collagen proponent Modere takes top spot in WPO’s 50 Fastest List

19-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

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.

Most glutathione brands bought on Amazon pass NOW’s tests

14-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

NOW has released its latest round of testing of products sold on Amazon and found that the glutathione supplements it bought were of reasonable quality, though some failures in potency and purity were still observed.

Nordic Naturals enters Beauty Category with new skin health supplements

05-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Formulated with bovine and marine collagens, along with several products containing highly concentrated borage oil, the new line marks the omega-3 player’s first foray into the beauty-from-within category.

WGSN ‘big ideas’ for beauty in 2023: Progress, frugality, wellbeing, tech and community to shape the future

24-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

As beauty edges out of the COVID-19 pandemic, brands and retailers must take the opportunity to reset and recreate an industry that is more ethical, inclusive and sustainable, says a WGSN exec.

Beauty giants to form consortium for ‘brand-agnostic’ and 'transparent' global environmental impact system

20-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Henkel, L’Oréal, LVMH, Natura &Co and Unilever are forming a global beauty consortium to co-develop an industry-wide environmental impact assessment and scoring system for cosmetics.

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SkinBioTherapeutics CEO: Psoriasis supplement spotlights ‘stunningly exciting area of science’

02-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

UK skin health specialist SkinBioTherapeutics has developed a probiotic powder targeting psoriasis – a product that centres on exciting advances in the gut-skin axis and holds wider promise for industry, its CEO says.

Dual benefit: Herbal formulation improves ageing skin in post-menopausal women – Thai RCT

30-Aug-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

A herbal blend formulation of soy germ, black cohosh, chase-tree berry and evening primrose seed was found to improve skin roughness and other skin parameters in post-menopausal women.

Yooma Wellness acquires Vitality CBD – CEO predicts strong beauty growth

23-Aug-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Canadian firm Yooma Wellness has acquired UK cannabidiol specialist Vitality CBD in a deal set to deepen presence in Europe and beauty – a segment brimming with growth potential, its CEO says.

Herbalife expanding into beauty from within with carotenoid-based skin supplement

20-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

Herbalife is dipping its toe a bit deeper into the beauty from within category with a new multi ingredient supplement aimed at skin health that features Lycored’s tomato extract as a hero ingredient.

Longevity Labs extends anti-ageing spermidine benefits to US markets

18-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

Austria-based Longevity Labs has struck a deal with Upgrade Labs to make available its cell renewal dietary supplement to US consumers.

SkinBioTherapeutics launches probiotic supplement to target psoriasis

18-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

SkinBioTherapeutics has announced its first commercial product launch with a probiotic supplement developed to target psoriasis.

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Beauty Tradeshow Info: Previewing Cosmoprof NA 2021

11-Aug-2021 By Deanna Utroske

This year’s CPNA tradeshow opens August 29 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will (as usual) feature exhibitors from all sectors of the beauty industry: cosmetics and personal care consumer brands; supply side companies offering ingredients, product dev solutions,...

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Searching for Skin Supplements: the beauty-from-within boom continues

09-Aug-2021 By Deanna Utroske

So-called beauty vitamins like zinc, vitamin C, vitamin D, turmeric, biotin, and collagen are in demand. And data shows that consumers continue to search for supplements and add them into their routines.

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Amyris joins the menopause beauty movement

27-Jul-2021 By Deanna Utroske

This month, the biotech company announced plans to add yet another consumer-facing business to its portfolio of cosmetics and personal care brands.

Highlights from the Beauty from Within webinar

26-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The beauty from within category is resonating in the marketplace as consumers look to maintain a youthful glow and even turn back the clock. The nutri-cosmetics market is forecasted to grow significantly over the next few years and the rising interest...

Inside the trends that are driving the nutri-cosmetic boom

15-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

We're taking a look at a what is shaping and defining the category as we gear up for next week's Beauty from Within Webinar.

Mintel is seeing a spike in demand for beauty market intelligence, here is why

30-Jun-2021

With pandemic lockdowns slowly being lifted, the beauty and personal care industry is starting is emerging from its hibernation. This means innovation pipelines are being fired up again, but for what? We contacted Mintel to find out more.

Natura &Co - one year in to the Commitment to Life

23-Jun-2021 By Deanna Utroske

This month, the Brazil-based multinational beauty maker shared an update on its Commitment to Life, a corporate social responsibility initiative focused on “some of the world’s most pressing issues” first announced in June 2020.

Upcycled Certified seal now available for cosmetics and personal care products

17-Jun-2021 By Deanna Utroske

This week, the Upcycled Food Association began enrollment for the Upcycled Certified program, giving consumer beauty brands the opportunity to highlight the use of waste-stream ingredients.

Mary Kay joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation Network, aiming to source materials more sustainably

03-Jun-2021 By Deanna Utroske

The beauty maker is among the Foundation’s 10 newest Network members, businesses and institutions tasked with leading the change to a circular economy.

CPNA Returns: the largest B2B beauty event in the region opens registration for August 2021 tradeshow

18-May-2021 By Deanna Utroske

For nearly two decades now, Cosmoprof North America has been one of the most expansive and well-attended cosmetics and personal care industry events in the US. Now, BolognaFiere Cosmoprof (the organization behind the tradeshow) prepares for a safety-first,...

Immunity and beauty: The science, trends and future promise for growth

18-May-2021 By CosmeticsDesign-Europe Senior Reporter

Interest in topical and ingestible beauty products that support and even boost immunity is gaining traction, but what science can back up product developments and how much growth potential is there really in this space?

SCC call-for-speakers deadline is May 15

05-May-2021 By Deanna Utroske

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists is developing the content program for the organization’s 75th Annual Scientific Meeting and Showcase and is currently accepting abstracts from prospective speakers.

Amanda E Johnson and LaToya Williams-Belfort to speak at Black Enterprise Summit

05-May-2021 By Deanna Utroske

Tomorrow, Thursday May 6, the multimedia company is hosting a free online event for small businesses and aspiring founders. And the program includes both the COO of Mented Cosmetics and the Executive Director of the 15 Percent Pledge.

ROELMI HPC: developing ingredients for tomorrow’s global beauty marketplace

28-Apr-2021 By Deanna Utroske

With a watchful eye on the US cosmetics and personal care market, the Italian biotech company is leveraging green chemistry, local sourcing and production, and the science of sustainability to innovate for the future of beauty.

Sephora at Kohl’s: where department stores and next-gen beauty retail meet

27-Apr-2021 By Deanna Utroske

The beauty retail partnership will be realized in-store this August and continue expanding in the years ahead.

Beauty Pitch Alert: The Big Find returns at QVC and HSN

15-Apr-2021 By Deanna Utroske

For the third year now, the video commerce and livestream retailer Qurate is running The Big Find pitch competition to discover founder-led brands across consumer product categories, including cosmetics and personal care.

Sustainable step change: Can circular beauty become a mainstream reality?

08-Apr-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Many beauty manufacturers, suppliers and retailers have made important sustainability pledges for this coming decade, but as efforts kickstart in shifting linear business models to circular ways of working, there remains a raft of challenges along the...