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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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Pura, Laneige and L’Oréal invest in women’s empowerment initiatives

As International Women’s Day (Mar 8) approaches, various industry players have announced collaborations, partnerships, and donations to empower women and girls.Pura and the Malala Fund released a...

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Reimagining intimate care: Inside Alubri’s approach to menopausal wellness

Alubri, a science-backed, medically-informed vaginal wellness brand, launched to market last week. The company aims to address key market gaps in vulvar wellness with its specialized products,...

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Givaudan donates to communities impacted by extreme weather in Asia

Givaudan is donating CHF 150,000 (US$192,500) to communities impacted by extreme weather events in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. The food and fragrance ingredients company flags that millions of...

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Expert warns of cosmetic safety regulation gaps as popularity soars

A report by the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) underlines safety concerns across surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. The report, written in collaboration with the British Association...

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Fragrance fuels Croda and Symrise 2025 financials

As 2025 full-year financial reports roll in, Croda International and Symrise have reported strong financial performances, showcasing resilience and strategic growth in the competitive personal care...

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OnSkin introduces Safe Choice stamp to push industry toward cleaner cosmetics

Cosmetics ingredients scanner app OnSkin has launched Safe Choice, a science-backed in-app distinction stamp to help consumers identify products made exclusively with safe ingredients.To determine...

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Derma and health drive Beiersdorf’s 2025 growth amid market volatility

Beiersdorf’s 2025 full-year financial results showed that the company maintained growth despite the stagnating market. It outperformed key competitors, remaining the fastest-growing skin care company...

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Lancôme positions longevity as luxury skin care’s next frontier

Lancôme has entered a new phase of its longevity-in-beauty ethos through a partnership with Timeline, a Swiss longevity biotech startup.The cosmetics heritage giant’s parent company, L’Oréal Group,...

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