US FDA peptide decision could create marketing challenges for beauty industry
Yesterday and today, the US FDA Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee (PCAC) is discussing adding injectable peptides to the agency’s list of bulk drug substances permitted for use in compounded...
US FDA panel weighs injectable peptides as experts demand gray market guardrails
The US FDA Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee (PCAC) is currently convening over whether to add injectable peptides to the agency’s list of bulk drug substances permitted for use in compounded...
Superdrug owner mulls IPO delay to 2027 as London listings drought deepens
The owner of UK retailer Superdrug, AS Watson, may delay its initial public offering (IPO) due to market complications in Asia. The potential push could move what would be one of the biggest London...
Menopause consciousness drives demand for science-backed women’s wellness
The once broad “women’s wellness” label in personal care is evolving into targeted support built around the specific biological needs, challenges, and stages in a woman’s life. Women beauty buyers...
US FDA study clears tampons of toxic metal safety concerns
The US FDA has determined that toxic heavy metals found in tampons are not released in amounts that could harm users. The study addresses a safety question that unsettled consumers and prompted...
Capitalization or caring? Surgeon unpacks kids’ skin care rise and how industry should respond
Kids are increasingly interested in skin care, and the beauty market is responding with a plethora of solutions. However, concerns proliferate from consumers, doctors, and dermatologists: Is this...
Estée Lauder scraps sale of Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart to chase indie agility
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has decided not to sell Too Faced, Smashbox, and Dr. Jart, according to an internal document. Instead, the global multinational beauty conglomerate has opted to...
Biotech ushers in new class of personal care ingredients
Biotechnology is transforming ingredient development across personal care, enabling targeted, sustainable, and high-performance vegan solutions — all of which consumers are demanding. Innova Market...
