Product performance, the end of ‘the era of the soft claim,’ mood boosters, and ‘transparency in sustainability', are just some of the most impactful ingredient formulation trends for the year ahead, says Univar Solutions' Tom Flatley.
Research on alternative actives for deodorants and antiperspirants is building, but efficacy testing is limiting advances and most successes in the category remain based on ingredients introduced more than 50 years ago, say researchers.
Human skin microbiology specialist Labskin has developed a pigmented skin model in partnership with Bradford University that it says represents a breakthrough for cosmetics and health research and could even lead to new discoveries.
In a move meant to advance transparency and consumer education in the cosmetics and personal care industry, the skin care startup has begun sharing clinical efficacy data on all product packaging.
In her Indie Beauty Profile Ada Polla, CEO of Alchimie Forever, talks about bringing her family’s Swiss skin care brand to the US, the power of patience, and why her team stays focused on safety and efficacy even as clean beauty trends evolve.
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