active ingredients
05 Dec 2023
--- Derived from diverse sources, bioactive peptides provide many benefits. In this Special Report, Personal Care Insights reviews these peptide sources and looks at two timeless traditions from India and Polynesia that bridge...
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04 Dec 2023
--- Cosmetics Europe sees transparency and consumer empowerment with the launch of the Cosmile Europe app in partnership with IKW (German Cosmetic, Toiletry, Perfumery and Detergent Association), FEBEA (French...
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28 Nov 2023
--- The BeautyMatter NEXT Summit, held last month in Los Angeles, US, highlights trends from the show floor that organizers expect to see shaping the industry in the new year. “As 2023 draws to a close, economic...
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28 Nov 2023
--- In a year marked by dynamic shifts in consumer preferences, the skin care industry is embracing a wave of natural, effective and sustainable ingredients. Anna Petritsch, product development manager at BDI-BioLife Science,...
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27 Nov 2023
--- The intricate relationship between body odor formation and deodorant product composition is unveiled, setting the stage for a new era in personal hygiene. Researchers review the latest progress in developing fresh...
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27 Nov 2023
--- Sustainable shea practices are in focus as Mary Kay joins the Global Shea Alliance (GSA), a non-profit organization aiming to create and enforce strategies that promote the industry and encourage women’s empowerment....
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24 Nov 2023
--- Alibaba ventures back into the Vietnamese market. This time, according to Deal Street Asia, with a minority investment in the cosmetics and beauty chain Hasaki. Alibaba is making the move through its arm, Alibaba...
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24 Nov 2023
--- This week, UK advertising regulators upheld a ruling against ads promoting titanium dioxide-free toothpaste, on the basis of its safety claims against the whitening agent. NYX Professional Makeup revealed its Spring 2024...
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22 Nov 2023
--- Black Friday is famous for its blockbuster deals as consumers hunt for bargain-basement sales one day after Thanksgiving. Traditionally an American holiday, shoppers worldwide now embrace the Black Friday phenomenon....
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20 Nov 2023
--- The hunt for holiday deals has many consumers turning to Temu, a Chinese ultra-low-cost e-commerce platform that launched in the US about one year ago but has quickly become a dominant force in the world of bargain-basement...
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17 Nov 2023
--- The ever-growing global clean beauty market has Perricone MD unveiling a new serum as part of its recently launched Hypoallergenic Clean Correction Collection. The Smoothing Restorative Serum is part of the company’s...
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Harnessing nature’s defenses: Stinging nettle and dead man’s fingers fungi emerge as skin protectors
17 Nov 2023
--- In exploring new natural actives for skin protection, Polish researchers have delved into the effects of Urtica dioica extract, commonly known as stinging nettle, under oxidative stress conditions. Simultaneously, Vietnamese...
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16 Nov 2023
--- Danish biotechnology company Kaffe Bueno is highlighting in vivo data revealing makeup applications for its Kaffage biopolymer active line based on upcycled coffee. The ingredients are applicable for BB creams, CC creams,...
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14 Nov 2023
--- In the ever-evolving landscape of conscious consumerism, cosmetic science for processing natural, bioactive compounds have been advancing. Exploring how formulators’ toolkits are expanding with fruit and floral...
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08 Nov 2023
--- In a world where appearances matter, the quest for youthful, radiant skin remains paramount. In light of this, recent research has explored Peperomia pellucida’s phytochemicals and their ability to inhibit enzymes...
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06 Nov 2023
--- With sustainability top of mind for cosmetics consumers, Cargill Beauty highlights its ingredient scoring system, which indicates how environmentally sustainable a personal care ingredient is based on different criteria,...
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03 Nov 2023
--- The revision of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) Regulation has been removed from next year’s European Commission’s (EC) agenda. In response, the European Environmental...
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03 Nov 2023
--- Key industry players are gearing up to present industry solutions and developments at the upcoming Beauty Connect LA, US show next week, held on Monday to Wednesday. Personal Care Insights speaks to the event organizers who...
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31 Oct 2023
--- The Centre for Technological Development and Innovation (CDTI), a part of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, has awarded biotechnology company Vytrus Biotech €575,000 (US$612,000) in funding to develop new...
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31 Oct 2023
--- Healthy aging has become a focal point in today’s personal care industry, driven by the growing awareness of individuals looking to maintain their well-being and youthful vitality as they progress through the various...
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