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Asian beauty trends: Indigenous botanicals, personalization and fusions of heritage and modern traditions

15 Apr 2024 --- Asia’s influence on the global beauty stage is apparent, with skin care and cosmetic trends driven by regional consumers. While familiar themes like personalized beauty are reflected globally, local heritage branding, such as traditional Chinese medicine-inspired skin care formulas, are in vogue. Personal Care Insights takes a closer look at regional market developments...

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Eco-friendly formulations: Beauty solutions feature biodegradable film formers and olfactive neurocosmetics

16 Apr 2024 --- Biochemistry advancements are greening up cosmetic formulators’ toolkits with circular and less environmentally intensive beauty solutions. In this category, suppliers introduce upcycled olfactory ingredients with mood-boosting benefits, AI-based botanical solutions and a biodegradable natural film former, among other novelties. Personal Care Insights explores the...

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“Wood reimagined”: Quadpack specialist on mimicking exotic woods and trending beauty packaging

11 Apr 2024 --- Quadpack crafts beauty packaging from common wood types like ash, which can be equipped with finishing technologies that mimic the look of exotic wood species like wenge. This helps avoid the complexities of supply shortages, costs and carbon footprint that are associated with rare wood types.

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Key Trends

Skin barrier enhancement

Innova Market Insights data indicates that there is a surge of personal care launches that mention skin barrier with a 27% growth from October 2018 to September 2023. 72% of these launches were in Skin Care category. Additionally, with the alignment with the skinification trend there is a steep increase in skin barrier health claims for hair care with a 47% growth in the five years.

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Anti-pollution solutions innovation

Anti-pollution personal care and beauty launches are thriving, with a 4% average annual compound growth from October 2018 to September 2023. Most of these launches were in Face/Body Cosmetics. Innova Market Insights data indicates that anti-pollution claims were most often used alongside Moisturizing and Hydrating claims.

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Chappell Partners: Why the grey market is not black or white

Patrick Summers, a commercial litigation partner at Chappell Partners, discusses grey market issues with Personal Care Insights. We explore this area with opposing perspectives and learn the cases are not black-and-white. Find out why each participant has reasons for and against this practice and why the reactions of the courts are mixed.

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In-cosmetics 2024 preview: Beauty industry prepares for Paris

Personal Care Insights is gearing up for In-cosmetics Global in Paris, France (April 16–18). Our team will connect with leading companies in the personal care and beauty sector who are showcasing their latest innovations with a nod to sustainability, artificial intelligence, ingredient efficacy and opportunities for...
16 Apr 2024 - 18 Apr 2024 1 Pl. de la Prte de Versailles Paris, France
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Editor’s Pick

Researchers warn glyoxylic and glycolic acid in hair straighteners may cause kidney injury

08 Apr 2024 --- A letter in The New England Journal of Medicine warns of “recurrent episodes of acute kidney injury” after a 26-year-old woman underwent hair-straightening procedures three times over the last two years and developed kidney damage. Doctors claim it is apparently due to her salon visits, with evidence pointing to a chemical cream containing glyoxylic acid.

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Pregnant Black women standing next to each other.

Dove commits to closing Black maternal care gap and tackles AI-driven beauty distortions

15 Apr 2024 --- Dove is making space in the beauty industry for mothers of color and body positivity, promoting inclusivity and acceptance. The personal care company reinforces its commitment to closing the Black maternal care gap with the launch of... Read More

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EU restriction of specific nanomaterials in cosmetics elicits calls for advanced screening

15 Apr 2024 --- The EU Commission (EC) recently amended the Cosmetics Regulation by adding specific nanomaterials to the prohibited section. At the same time, the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) on Advanced... Read More

Lush releases 29 bath bombs in celebration of World Bath Bomb Day 2024, commemorating 29 years of the company’s existence.

World Bath Bomb Day: Lush unveils digitally-enhanced bathing experience and CBD products

15 Apr 2024 --- Lush releases 29 bath bombs in celebration of World Bath Bomb Day 2024, commemorating 29 years of the company’s existence. The new products can be used with its Bath Bot — a waterproof device identical in size and shape to... Read More

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TNT Group crafts globular fragrance caps for Binaurale perfume collection

16 Apr 2024 --- TNT Group worked closely with perfume brand Binaurale to create “imaginative” caps for fragrance packaging. The shape of the caps are asymmetrical globes painted with a shiny finish, resembling the planet. The scents are... Read More

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Man using AI to advance innovation in nutrition.

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Scaling nature: Spotlight on the power of AI for innovative nutrition

15 Apr 2024 --- As the interest in AI spreads, the nutrition industry is pondering its potential, from nutrition advice to the large-scale incorporation of AI... Read More

Personal Care Focus : Cruelty-free cosmetics

Innova Market Insight data indicates that cosmetic launches with cruelty-free claims witnessed a +17% CAGR between October 2018 and September 2023. Europe was the frontrunner of these launches. Nearly half of cosmetic launches are Face/body cosmetics. In addition, there is a notable rise in ethical... More

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Anti-pollution solutions innovation

Anti-pollution personal care and beauty launches are thriving, with a 4% average annual compound growth from October 2018 to September 2023. Most of these launches were in Face/Body Cosmetics. Innova Market Insights data indicates that anti-pollution claims were most often used alongside Moisturizing and Hydrating claims.
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TOP 5 INGREDIENTS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF SKIN CARE LAUNCHES TRACKED WITH ANTI-POLLUTION CLAIMS (GLOBAL, OCTOBER 2022 – SEPTEMBER 2023)

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