L’Oréal on faster, animal-free allergen testing: Inside its one-hour probe
L’Oréal scientists have developed a faster, more reliable method for identifying cosmetic ingredients that may cause allergic reactions, without animal testing. The creation of the new probe molecule...
The new natural: Probiotics and marine actives redefine clean beauty and home care
The demand for natural and organic ingredients continues to accelerate as consumers increasingly seek out cleaner ingredient lists, transparent sourcing, and scientifically supported claims.
Shark protections tighten as squalene sourcing for cosmetics drains populations
A sweeping expansion of marine protections is set to challenge the cosmetics industry’s dubious sourcing of shark liver oil. The ingredient is used in squalene production, but weak trade and...
Shifting beauty searches: Research shows consumers prioritize products over brands
Research has revealed that UK beauty shoppers are shifting their purchase habits from a focus on brands to a focus on products. Brand searches have dropped by 1.4% year on year (YoY), while product...
Estée Lauder exceeds US$1B in restructuring amid AI and fragrance funding
Estée Lauder Companies’ (ELC) restructuring program is costing far more than the US$500–$700 million figure the group first expected, with approved charges now reaching US$1.14 billion. Much of this...
L’Oréal explores 15% Armani stake as succession plan unfolds
L’Oréal says it will begin formal work on a possible investment in Armani “very soon.” L’Oréal’s CFO Christophe Babule told analysts in a fireside chat that the French cosmetics company will...
Major sunscreen shakeup? WHO listing could transform prices and regulations
The personal care industry is preparing for heightened demand for sunscreen, as it transitions from a cosmetic product to a preventive health essential that governments may begin to purchase...
Nigeria confronts cosmetic safety gaps as demand outpaces controls
Nigeria’s regulators and laboratory experts are tightening oversight of the country’s cosmetics industry, as weak national safety controls are exposing millions of consumers to health risks. The move...
