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June in review: Examining cosmetic safety, supply chain reform, Pride month pitfalls

June in review: Examining cosmetic safety, supply chain reform, Pride month pitfalls

Last month, we explored the potential harms of personal care products to consumers’ health and calls to update beauty supply chains. An updated proposal by the European Commission was critiqued for its potential to facilitate the use of carcinogens in cosmetics, and a study found a pesticide in tampons. Meanwhile, Atelier and Accenture suggested beauty brands update their supply chains to save billions. 
Microbiome moves: Gut-skin axis drives beauty-from-within solutions
Microbiome moves: Gut-skin axis drives beauty-from-within solutions
Microbiomes can be found all over the body, from skin to gut, impacting internal and external well-being. Personal care companies are innovating to help physical and mental health by supporting the microbiome, as appearance and internal functions are increasingly linked.  Personal Care Insights speaks with experts from Univar Solutions, AB-Biotics, Lallemand, and MyMicrobiome about trending ingredients, technological advancements, and how consumers seek products that benefit well-being inside out.  
Pride Month 2025: Beauty campaign drop-off sparks authenticity debate
Pride Month 2025: Beauty campaign drop-off sparks authenticity debate
Beauty and personal care brands are visibly scaling down their Pride Month involvement in 2025, despite LGBTQ+ visibility and consumer influence growing. The political rollback of federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies under US President Donald Trump has triggered a corporate retreat, with fewer Pride campaigns, smaller sponsorships, and quieter marketing.  The drop-off raises questions about whether previous brand allyship was performative rather than principled.  
The collagen revolution: Protecting & boosting the collaverse, the collagen ecosystem
The collagen revolution: Protecting & boosting the collaverse, the collagen ecosystem
Although consumers understand that collagen is necessary for youthful skin, many are unaware that our body contains a complex ecosystem of 28 interconnected types of collagen, the Collaverse. Ashland's recent innovations, collapeptyl and blumilight biofunctionals - through cutting- edge peptide science and white biotechnology - represent two complementary approaches for 20 collagen chains boost and photoprotection.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Ashland. 
Cosmetic Business 2025: Berg + Schmidt flags global demand for fast-absorbing creams
Cosmetic Business 2025: Berg + Schmidt flags global demand for fast-absorbing creams
Berg + Schmidt presents its Texture and Sensory Compass at Cosmetic Business 2025 in Munich, Germany. The tool is designed to help formulators fine-tune products by guiding them to the desired texture and skin feel. Anne Stieler, marketing manager at Berg + Schmidt, tells us that sensory preferences are often region-dependent but that there is a global search for minimal ingredients and that light, fast-absorbing creams are trending.
Cosmetic Business 2025 review: Sustainability drivers and healthy aging proliferate
Cosmetic Business 2025 review: Sustainability drivers and healthy aging proliferate
At Cosmetic Business 2025 in Munich, Germany, eco-conscious solutions from formulation to packaging dominated the trade show floor. Standout trends included customizable and ecological packaging, longevity-based skin care, and cosmetics combining high-quality sensory appeal with sustainability credentials. Naturalness was incorporated wherever possible, with beauty companies targeting the consumer preference for green ingredients and packaging.

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Brenntag partners with Seneca Polytechnic for silicone alternatives
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Brenntag has partnered with Seneca Polytechnic on a decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) silicone alternative project for personal care products. The main cosmetic applications in focus are hair care, skin care, deodorant, and antiperspirants. The partnership comes ahead of the EU ban of D5 in June 2027, as D5 is classified as a substance of very high concern due to toxicity.  The project will allow the chemical supplier and the Canada-based research institute to evaluate and identify D5 alternatives through a research and application program.  
Ashland expands bioresorbable polymer range for cosmetic fillers
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Ashland has announced an expansion of its Viatel bioresorbable polymer offerings, serving as a biodegradable alternative for materials in biomedical applications. Polymers have become a pillar in dermal fillers since they enhance skin texture and volume, stimulate collagen production, and fill wrinkles.  The company says the expansion is part of its innovation strategy, which includes extending R&D and manufacturing capacities and expanding the product line with key value-adds, such as high-molecular-weight formulations.  
US sunscreen reform: New bill targets accelerated product innovation
mum applying sunscreen to daughter's face
US lawmakers have introduced a bill to reform how the FDA evaluates and approves over-the-counter (OTC) sun protection. The SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act would increase the availability of sunscreen options in the US to align with global standards.
Syensqo cleans detergent formulations with biodegradable opacifier
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Syensqo has launched Miracare Biopacify, a natural, biodegradable opacifier developed to replace synthetic styrene acrylates in liquid laundry detergents and other home-care solutions.
Amazon invests in UK logistics infrastructure accelerating growth in beauty sector
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Amazon has announced it will invest £40 billion (US$54.8 billion) in the next three years to expand its logistics infrastructure in the UK, bolstering its beauty e-commerce supply chain. The company aims to increase access to cosmetics and other goods while contributing to the region’s economy.  The investment includes strengthening logistics, technology, and media infrastructure.  
June in review: Aker BioMarine talks ethical krill trawling, Bioiberica marks 50 years of innovation
Industry review slider with June Industry Review in white letters on a green background over a the US congressional building and Bioberica's factory in Spain.

Nutrition Insight

In June’s major health and nutrition industry news, we looked at how bias may affect US Dietary Guidelines while examining the block to proposed cuts to the US Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We also talked with experts about the myths behind the rising popularity of “carnivore” diets.
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US sunscreen reform: New bill targets accelerated product innovation

US lawmakers have introduced a bill to reform how the FDA evaluates and approves over-the-counter (OTC) sun protection. The SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act would increase the availability of sunscreen options in the US to align with global standards.

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Pride Month 2025: Beauty campaign drop-off sparks authenticity debate

Beauty and personal care brands are visibly scaling down their Pride Month involvement in 2025, despite LGBTQ+ visibility and consumer influence growing. The political rollback of federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies under US President Donald Trump has triggered a corporate retreat, with fewer Pride campaigns, smaller sponsorships, and quieter marketing.  The drop-off raises questions about whether previous brand allyship was performative rather than principled.  

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Olive Tree People champions waterless beauty to combat global water crisis

Olive Tree People is replacing the water in skin care with an elixir from Spanish olive trees to achieve a more nutrient-dense alternative, save water, and increase water access in the world’s scarcest areas.  According to the waterless brand, the beauty industry consumes eight trillion liters of water annually. Meanwhile, UNICEF reports that 2.3 billion people worldwide lack access to basic, clean drinking water.  

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Sun care spotlightJul2025

According to 42% of consumers worldwide, “long-lasting” is the most influential claim when purchasing sun care products. Globally, the sun care category has grown 8% from April 2020 to March 2025. Whi...

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Planet friendly ingredients Jul 2025

According Innova Market Insights data, 52% of global consumers say they always consider sustainability when purchasing personal care products. Meanwhile, 47% are willing to pay more for eco-conscious options, signalling that “green values” are increasingly influencing spending habits.

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Beauty of agingJul 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates +11% growth in anti-aging claims for Personal Care launches from 2020 to 2024. Skin Care is dominating the anti-aging space, but Body Care is picking up the pace.

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Cosmetic Business 2025: Berg + Schmidt flags global demand for fast-absorbing creams

Berg + Schmidt presents its Texture and Sensory Compass at Cosmetic Business 2025 in Munich, Germany. The tool is designed to help formulators fine-tune products by guiding them to the desired texture and skin feel. Anne Stieler, marketing manager at Berg + Schmidt, tells us that sensory...

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