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Ela Jade Ünal

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About the author

Ela Jade Ünal is a journalist for Personal Care Insights. With a background in sociology, culture, and media studies, she explores the intersections between the personal care industry and society. She is passionate about mental health and personal care, sustainability, and the dynamics of race, class, and gender within the industry. She holds a BA in Liberal Arts and MA in Arts and Culture from Maastricht University and has previously worked as a newsletter writer and director in the mental health sector.

Ela Jade Ünal's articles

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Manic Panic and Beetles introduce DIY color-forward collections

Gel nail polish brand Beetles and alternative hair dye brand Manic Panic have launched color–focused collections. Beetles’s spring collection, Taste of Spring, boasts a pastel color palette, while...

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Givaudan invests in natural fragrance ingredient innovation

Swiss fragrance giant Givaudan announced a CHF55 million (US$71.5 million) investment to start construction on Campus 52, its new fragrance innovation center in France.The “center of excellence,”...

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Scalp-first and curly-centered innovation reshapes hair care launches

The last month has seen various hair care innovations, ranging from scalp-centric care from Creme of Nature to new additions to the curly girl repertoire from Cantu and Kaleidoscope Hair. Meanwhile,...

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Brain, body & beauty: The rise of cognitive longevity in women’s wellness

Make Time, a US-based wellness company, aims to close a critical gap in women’s brain health by integrating “brain, body, and beauty” through innovation. The company centers on the idea that to look...

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Unilever centers financial strategy on beauty and personal care after 2025 results

Unilever will focus more on its Beauty & Wellbeing and Personal Care sectors following the release of its Q4 and full-year financial results. Unilever’s 2025 financial release demonstrated the...

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Neutrogena and Mediheal release derma-based skin care in US

Two derma-cosmetics brands, Neutrogena and Mediheal, have made product-release moves this week. Neutrogena has launched Evenly Clear, a six-piece adult acne collection, while South Korean brand...

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K-beauty momentum powers Amorepacific’s strongest results in years

South Korea-based Amorepacific has reported its highest operating profit since 2019, with a 47.6% surge and an 8.5% consolidated revenue growth to ₩4.62 trillion (US$3.18 billion) in its 2025 annual...

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Banning baby Botox: Scotland cracks down on underage cosmetic procedures

Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) have unanimously backed the general principles of a bill restricting non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including Botox and non-surgical Brazilian butt lifts,...

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