Linked BIONAP banner for in-cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris, April 14–16, promoting bioactive natural products at Booth 3G59.
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Estée Lauder and Puig discuss merger as fragrance race drives industry investment

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has confirmed that it is in talks with Spanish beauty group Puig about a potential business merger that would bring major fragrance and beauty brands, including Tom Ford, Rabanne, and Clinique, under one company. The potential deal could create a luxury beauty group valued at around US$40 billion, and may strengthen both companies’ position in the global fragrance market, which has seen heightened investment from global giants such as L’Oréal.
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Pushing away from petrochemicals: Biosurfactants offer high-performance alternative
Biosurfactants are gaining traction across the personal care and cosmetics industries as sustainable alternatives to petrochemical surfactants.
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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!
Ango Gao, Coachchem
PCHi 2026: Coachchem launches all-in-one hair care ingredient

Coachchem unveiled the EffeMix – Wukong CC ingredient at PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) in Hangzhou, China, positioning it as an all-in-one solution for hair care. Drawing on Sun Wukong, the Monkey King of Chinese mythology, the launch reflects the company’s strategy of pairing science-backed formulations with visual storytelling — an approach it says resonates with Chinese consumers. The ingredient debuted alongside three additional products, all approved by China’s tightly regulated FDA.

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Givaudan strengthens presence in Turkey with expanded fragrance office
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Givaudan has deepened its footprint in Turkey through an enhanced office space in Istanbul, responding to the rising fragrance demand in the country.The expanded office bolsters Givaudan’s creative and technical fragrance capacity in “one of the most dynamic and promising markets,” according to the company. It also heightens its ability to flexibly and effectively deliver solutions tailored to local and regional customers.
Advent International acquires majority stake in millennial-focused Salt & Stone
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Advent International has signed a deal to acquire a majority stake in natural body care brand Salt & Stone. The terms of the deal, including its size and valuation, have not yet been disclosed.The deal follows Salt & Stone’s strong fiscal performance in 2025, generating US$165 million in revenue. The brand grew double digits in the span of the year across its channels, including sales on Amazon, Sephora, and the Salt & Stone website.
Art of aesthetics: K-beauty draws focus on “skin quality,” while cosmetic...
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A growing number of international beauty consumers are exploring South Korea’s aesthetic clinics, driven by an emerging global focus on “skin quality” and novel skin care technologies such as liquid Polycaprolactone (PCL). In other recent developments, Ziba Med Spa is expanding its women’s wellness reach for cosmetic gynecology.
European beauty CEOs urge regulatory clarity as rules threaten regional reign
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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.
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.
Webinar preview: dsm-firmenich on ARA and DHA balance in infant formula
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Nutrition Insight

While breastfeeding is the gold standard for babies’ development, companies continue to bring infant formula closer to the composition of human milk’s nutrients and bioactives. Among breast milk’s many components, dsm-firmenich highlights the importance of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids for infant health and development, focusing on the right balance of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA). The scientific literature shows the importance of adding both lipids to infant formula, as babies cannot produce sufficient levels of ARA and DHA to meet physiological needs. Infants fed formula without preformed DHA and ARA exhibit lower tissue and circulating levels of these compounds than breastfed babies. 
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Jaka Biotech’s booth at PCHi 2026 in Hangzhou, China.
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PCHi 2026 live: Jaka Biotech looks to redefine skin...
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.
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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).
Clariant and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics presenting at PCHi 2026
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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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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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PCHi 2026: Coachchem launches all-in-one hair care ingredient

Coachchem unveiled the EffeMix – Wukong CC ingredient at PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) in Hangzhou, China, positioning it as an all-in-one solution for hair care. Drawing on Sun Wukong, the Monkey King of Chinese mythology, the launch reflects the company’s strategy of pairing...

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