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Thinx settles multi-million dollar lawsuit as period underwear customers voice “forever chemical” concerns

27 Jan 2023 --- US-based Thinx has settled a class action lawsuit after allegations were made that its period underwear products contain potentially harmful PFAS chemicals despite being advertised as sustainable, organic and reusable. The company denies all of the allegations brought forward in the Dickens, et al. v. Thinx Inc. lawsuit and “anything improper or unlawful.”...

Special Report

Can collagen be vegan? BioCell Technology and Rousselot unveil NPD challenges and trends

17 Jan 2023 --- With holistic and multifunctional ingredients taking center stage in the beauty-from-within space, PersonalCareInsights rounds up the trends in collagen product developments with inputs from market leaders BioCell Technology and Rousselot. We also explore whether collagen can be animal-free while zeroing in on delivery formats and what to expect in the year ahead.

Key Interview

The Vegan Society report reveals 90% of consumers support vegan-verified cosmetics

17 Jan 2023 --- More than half of US consumers want more verified-vegan labels on beauty and cosmetic products, finds The Vegan Society’s latest survey. Key highlights of the report reveal consumer perceptions around “vegan” and “cruelty-free” claims. “By clarifying (the distinction), we can help people and companies understand what ‘vegan’...

Key Trends

Europe leads in bio-based NPD

Personal care products are noticeably utilizing more bio-based ingredients than before. In 2022, the product categories that had the most natural and organic product launches were facial and neck moisturizers (15%), facial treatments (10%) and shower products (10%). More than half of these products were launched in Europe (54%), while North America (20%) and Asia (16%) also played an essential...

Analysis Feature

Nature-derived beauty innovation

The use of plant-based claims in personal care launches is increasing globally, featuring a +32% year-over-year growth when comparing 2020 and 2021. In 2021, the top category of global personal care launches tracked with a plant-based claim was Skin Care (33%). In 2021, Citric Acid  (43%) was the leading selected ingredient among global personal care launches tracked with a plant-based claim. The...

Technical Paper

Multifunctional ingredients for a minimalist deodorant: CITROFOL^® AI and Zinc Lactate

Deodorants are a key part of people’s daily hygiene routine. While the routine itself is second nature, the ingredients of deodorants are widely discussed. Natural and sustainable ingredients are in demand, and minimalist formulations are preferred. Ingredients with multifunctional properties and high efficacy like Jungbunzlauer’s zinc lactate and CITROFOL® AI support...

Video

Honeywell invests billions in R&D as regulations come to attack polluting propellants

Honeywell’s global business manager for Industrial Aerosols, Joanna Minion, shares that there is an increasing market trend surrounding environmental sustainability in personal care product developments. She highlights Honeywell’s Solstice Propellent technology that is compliant to the US Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board regulations relating to...

Event Review

Personal care industry review: Top read in 2022

In 2022, the industry experienced booming advancements toward natural and digital solutions through new partnerships, upcycled food waste and microbiome-friendly research. Also, the threat of climate change and harmful chemicals propelled regulatory shakeups and bio-based innovation. Moreover, growing consumer demand for...

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