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Bemotrizinol US FDA approval spurs sunscreen innovation

Earlier this summer, sunscreen active ingredient bemotrizinol (BEMT) received US FDA approval, marking a major milestone for sunscreen innovation in the country. It became the first new sunscreen active approved in the US in over 25 years. BEMT’s US approval was inaugurated alongside the green lighting of dsm-firmenich’s BEMT ingredient Parsol Shield. BASF followed soon after last month, with its own BEMT ingredient marketed as Tinosorb S. The ingredient has launched in the US under a supplemental license agreement with dsm-firmenich’s parent company, DSM Nutritional Products.
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K-beauty shapes global formulation and breaks into new categories
K-beauty is growing away from a trend-based category into a global innovation model for the personal care industry. The category’s rapid spread has raised expectations around ingredient transparency, product efficacy, and an enjoyable sensorial experience during daily routines. South Korean skin care principles are moving beyond the simple “glass skin” or “cloud skin” trends and into a global force that other non-Korean innovators are inspired by. 
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How carbon capture can rewrite surfactant chemistry in personal care
Carbon capture is emerging as a climate-friendly cosmetics solution, according to green chemistry company Viridi. The technology converts captured emissions into beauty feedstocks, introducing a cycle within production. It works by capturing CO2 emissions and converting them into new materials, chemicals, or products.
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Sustainable beauty solutions
Innova Market Insights data indicates that new personal care launches with sustainable claims grew at a +31% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. While cruelty-free remains a key consumer marker of sustainable beauty, innovation is expanding into areas such as sustainable oils, 2-in-1 formats, recycled materials, and reef- and ocean-friendly solutions.
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Automating sleeved bottle packaging without compromising pack design
This article highlights the automation of sleeved bottle packaging, transforming a manual process into a high-speed solution while preserving brand identity and ensuring compatibility with both automated and manual operations.

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Consumer Reports: States urged to regulate braiding hair amid federal silence

Consumer Reports found heavy metals in nearly all braiding hair it tested, and volatile organic compounds in every sample. James Rogers, director and head of product safety testing at Consumer Reports, tells Personal Care Insights that no US federal agency clearly regulates the category, leaving labeling claims unchecked. He urges manufacturers to test ingredients and final products. Rogers also expects state rules and consumer spending to eventually drive change.

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CD Bioparticles releases exosomes targeting medical aesthetics
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CD Bioparticles has launched a product portfolio of exosomes designed for the beauty industry. The lineup is said to help repair skin barriers, reduce signs of aging, lighten hyperpigmentation, and rejuvenate hair follicles, and is positioned as particularly attractive for medical aesthetics and sensitive-skin applications. The range, Exosomes for Cosmetics, includes research-grade vesicles, derived from plant and animal cells, that work by carrying biomolecules like proteins and lipids between cells. This natural process degrades with age, and boosting communication between the cells helps skin tissue heal and regenerate more effectively.
Symrise offloads terpenes business to Mutares in Care & Wellness pivot
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Symrise has sold its AmeriTerpenes business to private equity firm Mutares for an undisclosed amount. The move allows the company to focus more on its higher-margin segments, under its One Symrise strategy, and grants Mutares ownership of the terpene-based raw materials business. Terpenes are used in fragrance as the primary botanical building blocks that replicate natural scents and dictate how a fragrance evaporates on the skin. 
Aptar Beauty creates refillable pump for L’Occitane hand care redesign
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Aptar Beauty has provided L’Occitane en Provence with custom dispensing pumps that support the packaging redesign of the beauty brand’s hand care collection, transforming the products into refillable and reusable objects.The design draws on the brand’s apothecary heritage, with a bottle inspired by traditional apothecary jars and a pump stamped as a mark of the brand’s artisanal process.
August in review: US–Canada tariff war, South Korea landmark law, Essity buys...
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This month, tensions flared between the US and Canada, both moving to impact each other’s cosmetics industries with 50% tariffs. Asian countries continued to bolster their cosmetics markets with new regulations. China adopted its first mandatory national safety standard for cosmetics. South Korea passed the first law written specifically to grow its beauty sector. 
Ulta Beauty boosts financial outlook after strong Q2 results
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Ulta Beauty has announced its Q2 2026 results, showing a net sales figure of US$3.04 billion, an 8.9% growth year-over-year. The company attributes the increase to growth in comparable sales, its acquisition of Space NK, and revenue from new stores.In an earnings call, the cosmetics retailer highlighted its strength in prestige beauty, fragrance, and exclusive offerings. The K-beauty category delivered double-digit growth in sales, with nearly half of sales in the segment coming from exclusive products.
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At the ongoing Vitafoods Asia 2026 trade show in Bangkok, Thailand, Lallemand Health Solutions is showcasing how its latest microbiome solutions can address demand across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for longevity and cognition. On the show floor, Nutrition Insight speaks with Karine Lasfargue, product manager at Lallemand Health Solutions. She highlights new clinical findings on the company’s probiotics Cerenity and Cerebiome, which target longevity and cognitive health, respectively. 
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US–Canada tariff war escalates with reciprocal 50%...
Canada has hit back at the US’s imposition of 50% tariffs by implementing its own “dollar-for-dollar” duties. Both countries have now included cosmetics in the trade war. The Canadian countermove responds to US tariffs that took effect Saturday, August 22. The US levies were set to take place on August 19, but were delayed for negotiations that have since collapsed. 
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Plant-based squalane scales amid mounting sustainability...
The beauty industry’s emphasis on ethics and sustainability is incentivizing the reimagination of animal-derived ingredients like squalane. The market is showing a preference for plant-based substitutes of the hydration hero ingredient, which is traditionally sourced from shark liver oil. Alongside animal suffering, shark hunting can pose a threat to marine ecosystems due to their important role in aquatic habitats.“Plant-derived squalene provides an opportunity to meet the same ingredient demand without relying on an animal source,” Bryan See, VP president of biotechnology and ingredient company, PhytoGaia, tells Personal Care Insights.
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Regent to acquire Avon North America, reuniting it with...
Regent will acquire the entirety of LG Household & Health Care’s (LG H&H) stake in Avon North America. Avon International and North America will be reunited under the global investment firm. Michael A. Reinstein, founder, chairman, and CEO of Regent, says: “Bringing Avon North America and Avon International back together gives Avon clearer ownership, a shared strategy, and a stronger foundation for growth… Our job now is to put the scale of the combined business behind better products, sharper execution, and a stronger earning opportunity for the people who sell them.” 

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Home fragrance trendsSep2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that more than half of global consumers are motivated by scent when purchasing household fresheners. The market is responding with new product launches, with air ...

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K-beauty’s global impact Sep 2026

K-beauty is moving beyond the glass-skin trend to shape beauty innovation across makeup, hair, and body care. From fermented ingredients and barrier-focused formulas to cooling pore sticks, peeling foot masks, and sensorial hair rituals, Korean beauty concepts are being reimagined for a global audience.

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Sustainable beauty solutionsSep 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that new personal care launches with sustainable claims grew at a +31% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. While cruelty-free remains a key consumer marker of sustainable beauty, innovation is expanding into areas such as sustainable oils, 2-in-1 formats, recycled materials, and reef- and ocean-friendly solutions.

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Consumer Reports: States urged to regulate braiding hair amid federal silence

Consumer Reports found heavy metals in nearly all braiding hair it tested, and volatile organic compounds in every sample. James Rogers, director and head of product safety testing at Consumer Reports, tells Personal Care Insights that no US federal agency clearly...

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