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European beauty CEOs urge regulatory clarity as rules threaten regional reign

European beauty leaders have warned that regulations, costs, and global competition are making it harder for the region’s cosmetics industry to stay competitive. At the Value of Beauty Annual Summit in Brussels, Belgium, CEOs from cosmetic giants, including L’Oréal and Beiersdorf, have called on EU policymakers to create clearer, more predictable regulations.
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Beauty packaging pivots to scalable sustainability and recycle-ready formats
Sustainable packaging in personal care today often reflects a holistic approach that extends far beyond material selection. It encompasses recyclable or circular materials such as mono-materials, post-consumer recycled content, bio-based options, and metals like aluminum, while also aligning with tightening regulatory pressures such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and mandatory recycled content rules.
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From origin to impact: Univar Solutions on the convergence of personal care and planetary health
Consumers increasingly demand that cosmetics containing natural and organic ingredients disclose information on sourcing, sustainability, and the performance of the plant-derived components. As these demands become common practice in beauty communication, broader sustainability considerations — such as traceability, ethical cultivation, and environmentally responsible production processes — are entering the spotlight.
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A Patented Breakthrough in Scalp Health — Learn more from the clinical study results
Purakan™ is a patented breakthrough in natural scalp care, proven to outperform market leaders on pruritus, dandruff, itching, and flaking. It replaces synthetic options like ZPT and piroctone olamine. Clinical studies show 89.7% of participants experienced reduced dandruff and itching within just seven days.This technical paper is brought to you by Mane Kancor.
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Formulating texture in skincare: a data-driven approach to replacing synthetic thickeners
Consumers are actively seeking natural ingredients in their skincare products, and the pressure is on formulators to deliver clean-label solutions without compromising product look and feel. In this webinar, Tate & Lyle and Innova Market Insights experts discuss how this trend is shaping innovation and how brands can tackle formulation challenges. We explore how nature-based, readily biodegradable ingredients combined with a proprietary methodology can replace synthetics, while maintaining the desired physical and sensorial properties. Through individual product variables mapped against our ingredient data repository, we can reduce reformulation complexity and minimize the need for panel testing. Our model simplifies multivariable measurements into easy-to-interpret results — accelerating development and enabling brands to meet consumer demand for naturally derived skincare products.  Join us to say goodbye to synthetics, fast!
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PCHi 2026: Roquette Beauté spotlights plant-based ingredients for anti-aging and matte finishes

At PCHi 2026 (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) Roquette Beauté showcased its latest starch-based innovations, ST 305 and ST 730, positioning them within the fast-evolving demands of the Chinese beauty market. Bénédicte Courel, general manager at Roquette Beauté, broke down how the two technologies differ in performance and how they are being received by local formulators and consumers. We also explored how these ingredients align with shifting preferences in Asian skin care, from texture to functionality.

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Allergan Aesthetics survey finds shift to multimodal medical aesthetics
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Allergan Aesthetics has reported that there is a trend toward multimodal treatment plans and holistic aspirations in medical aesthetics. The company’s newest survey analyzed data from over 12,000 participants globally and revealed that consumers are increasingly interested in pursuing treatment combinations and striving for natural-looking results.“Medical aesthetics is entering an exciting era, where patients are embracing a broader, more holistic perspective on their treatment journeys,” says Mark Wilson, senior vice president, International, Allergan Aesthetics.
In-cosmetics Global 2026: Elementis to introduce multifunctional ingredients...
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Elementis Personal Care is set to unveil a lineup of new ingredients and experience zones, while presenting Alchemy Ingredients as part of its portfolio for the first time globally at In-cosmetics Global 2026 (14–16 April) in Paris, France.The ingredients set to launch at the tradeshow include three technologies tailored for sun care, skin care, color cosmetics, and hybrid beauty formulations.
Aquaphor introduces baby lotion to promote parental bonding
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Aquaphor has launched its first lotion for babies, Aquaphor Baby Sensitive Lotion. The product responds to parents’ growing demand for baby skin care products formulated specifically for sensitive skin. According to the brand’s research, 72% of parents report that their baby’s skin is dry and sensitive. Beyond targeting these concerns, the lotion also aims to promote daily skin care routines, as further research shows that bonding between parents and babies is amplified through touch.
PCHi 2026 live: Jaka Biotech looks to redefine skin longevity with Anglysin IB
Jaka Biotech’s booth at PCHi 2026 in Hangzhou, China.
Jaka Biotech is showcasing its latest innovation, Anglysin IB, a multifunctional anti-glycation active targeting skin aging, at PCHi 2026 in Hangzhou, China, taking place March 18–20, 2026. The ingredient, which is extracted from Inula britannica flowers, contains phenols, flavonoids, and sesquiterpenes — a naturally occurring organic compound often used in cosmetic products for their skin-healing, soothing, and anti-irritant properties. The company says product works at the genetic level and also contributes to natural whitening of the skin. at stands out for working at the gene. The company says the product works at the genetic level and also contributes to natural whitening of the skin.
Sensodyne, Aquafresh maker Haleon urges industry action on oral health access
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Access to oral health care remains precarious across global communities, prompting multiple brands to engage in equity initiatives with the aim of globalizing oral care access and prioritizing holistic approaches in oral care.  On the occasion of  World Oral Health day (March 20), Personal Care Insights sits down with Jayant Singh, global head of Oral Health at Haleon — parent company to paradontax, Sensodyne, and Polident — to discuss the importance and the gaps in oral care equity, perpetuation of structural inequality due to lack of dental care, and the roles and responsibilities of the industry to combat these inequalities.
Animal-free protein digestibility tests provide low-cost alternatives for novel...
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Nine laboratories are proposing cruelty-free alternatives to animal-based testing for protein digestibility in food labeling. Nutrition Insight speaks with the scientist whose team carried out tests using new methods to support this transition, as current US and Canadian regulations rely on using animals for specific food ingredient tests. The new methods come amid a rise in alternative protein innovations. Supporting the study, the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences points out that companies creating new food and ingredients cannot back them with existing data that do not cover these new items. Thus, animal-based digestibility tests become a costly and ethical hurdle.
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PCHi 2026 live: Dow showcases award-winning resin...
Dow Chemical has launched its latest color cosmetic and hair care active ingredient at PCHi 2026 (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients), and picked up an award for its resin gum ingredient during the China cosmetics exhibition.The chemical cosmetics company has also deepened its Chinese footprint through a range of portfolio expansions, showcased during the trade show, which is taking place in Hangzhou (Mar 18-20).
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PCHi 2026 live: Clariant’s Lucas Meyer Cosmetics unveils...
Clariant and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics have unveiled a vegan polydeoxyribonucleotides (PDRN) skin longevity ingredient at the PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) 2026 tradeshow and are showcasing their latest innovations. The expansions to the company’s portfolio include an emulsifier, a rheology modifier for UV solutions, and the PDRN ingredient launched at the show.Personal Care Insights speaks with Julia Kang, China marketing manager at Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant, about the PDRN ingredient AlgaSurge live at the PCHi show in Hangzhou, China.
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PCHi 2026 live: Givaudan unveils delivery system for skin...
Givaudan Active Beauty has debuted its latest skin care delivery system at the PCHi 2026 (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) trade show in Hangzhou, China. The company also hints, live on the trade show floor, what its next ingredient launch will be.Personal Care Insights sits down with Mathias Fleury, the head of category for active ingredients at Givaudan, live at the show to discuss the launch of its new system, VectorHyal, and teases the company’s upcoming launch, which will be unveiled at the In-cosmetics Global 2026 trade show in Paris, France (April 14–16).

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The Future of FragranceMar2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that global fragrance launches are increasing, with an average annual growth rate of +51 % from 2021 to 2025. Consumers globally prefer light fragrances, and thei...

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Home care innovation Mar 2026

According to Innova Market Insights, Household Care products are gaining ground, with an average annual growth rate of 18% from 2021 to 2025. Consumers globally say they have mostly purchased cleaning products (81%) and dishwashing & washing-up products (75%). New product launches emphasize sustainability and functionality.

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Sustainable personal care packaging solutionsMar 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that the use of sustainable packaging in personal care product launches grew 20% year-over-year from 2024 to 2025, reflecting a strong demand for more eco-friendly products, inside and out.

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