About the author
Beatrice Wihlander
Beatrice Wihlander is a journalist for Personal Care Insights. Her writing focuses on how politics affect the beauty industry, and the biological effects ingredients in cosmetics and skin care have on the human body and environment. She holds a MA in International Journalism and a BSc in Business Administration.
Beatrice Wihlander's articles
California becomes first US state to ban cosmetic plastic microbeads and glitter
California has emerged as the first US state to ban plastic microbeads in leave-on personal care and cleaning products. Assembly Bill (AB) 823 passed the Senate Floor last week and will take effect...
Amorepacific pledges to secure top three position in global premium skin care
Amorepacific has announced it will strengthen its business portfolio to rank among the global top three companies in the premium skin care sector. To accelerate growth, the South Korean beauty and...
Optimal surfactant ratio identified for improved hair care formulations
A study has found an “optimal” formulation balance between anionic surfactants, a cleansing agent, and guar gum in hair care products. The balanced combination allows the mixture to stick to wet...
New data positions AB-Biotics and Kaneka’s probiotic as candidate for women’s health applications
AB-Biotics and Kaneka Probiotics’ Lactobacillus gasseri (L. gasseri) KABP 064 has been found in a clinical trial to colonize the vaginal microbiota of healthy women when taken as an oral supplement....
Mibelle Group unveils sustainable palm oil alternative from captured CO2
Mibelle Group, LanzaTech, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB have co-developed a CO2-derived ingredient that can replace palm oil in cosmetics and other...
Unilever study links skin microbiome to premature aging and appearance
A Unilever study has found a link between the skin microbiome and how old we look. Offering a solution, the company says retinyl propionate can improve premature aging and influence the skin...
Bioengineering and AI predicted to transform multifunctional beauty
The spaces between skin care, health, and technology are blurring, and as a result, consumers are seeking multifunctional ingredients. Moving from focusing on appearance to overall well-being,...
Morocco prohibits a CMR in nail products following EU ban
The Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AMMPS) has revealed a ban on trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) in nail products, taking effect immediately. The ban includes...
