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Waste-derived feedstocks push circular beauty toward commercial scale
Circular feedstocks — ingredients sourced by upcycling food, agricultural, or industrial byproducts — are emerging as minimally resource-intensive personal care solutions as the industry pushes to...
Coty and dsm-firmenich deepen fragrance creation with collaborative hubs
Global fragrance players are investing in physical spaces to advance innovation, collaboration, and creativity. Coty has launched a global fragrance club to foster an environment for collaboration...
Seppic translates Montanov range from skin to hair care
Seppic’s has found that its Montanov range can support hair repair through biomimetic emulsions featuring liquid-crystal structures. Montanov is traditionally used for its skin care benefits and is...
US beauty consumers prioritize ingredient transparency over brand image
US consumers increasingly prefer dermatologically and scientifically backed formulations over brand-based authority, according to an OnSkin survey. The beauty and household product ingredient...
Boka and OliPop debut soda-inspired toothpaste
Oral care brand Boka and functional soda company OliPop have partnered to release a limited-edition seasonal toothpaste. The product is inspired by the latter’s Pomegranate Sparkle soda and is said...
EU clears Kimberly-Clark US$40B Kenvue deal pending feminine hygiene divestments
The European Commission (EC) has approved Kimberly-Clark’s US$40 billion Kenvue acquisition following the beauty giant’s agreement to divest brands in the region. With the move, Kimberly-Clark has...
SEPAWA 2026: Home care innovators target sustainability and multifunctionality
Personal care players at the ongoing SEPAWA (Soap, Perfume, Cosmetic, and Detergent Specialists) Congress 2026, in Berlin, Germany (October 14–16) are highlighting multifunctional and...
Fine fragrances boost Givaudan beauty sales
Givaudan’s organic sales outpaced market expectations by almost twofold in Q3. The company’s like-for-like sales grew 8.6% in the quarter, compared to analyst expectations of 4.7%. The fragrance and...
