digital & technology
01 Jun 2023
--- Beauty and personal care supplier Unilever and intelligent protein designer Arzeda have developed new enzymes with increased stability, performance and sustainability benefits for cleaning and laundry products. The...
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31 May 2023
--- Data released by the Brazilian Cosmetic, Toiletries and Perfumery Industry Association (Abihpec) reveals that the international trade surplus of the Brazilian personal hygiene, perfumery and cosmetics industry increased by...
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25 May 2023
--- The world of beauty commerce is in the middle of a transformational shift, challenging old, transaction-driven business models used by brands and retailers and enforcing a new era of relationship-driven sales. In the...
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24 May 2023
--- Plant-origin and organic sourcing are in focus at the ongoing PLMA 2023 trade show. Live at the event, Allison by Nopa Nordic, Nature & Stratégie, DS Tech and Cosmewax speak with PersonalCareInsights about the...
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05 Apr 2023
--- The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) was passed last December and is now providing the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with new authorities. This law is expected to ensure the safety of cosmetic...
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03 Apr 2023
--- At this year’s In-Cosmetics Global tradeshow in Barcelona, Spain, PersonalCareInsights interviewed various exhibitors to get the latest scoop on cosmetic solutions while reporting on upcoming industry trends....
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17 Mar 2023
--- Biotechnology company Aldena Therapeutics has received financing worth US$30 million by Medicxi to advance siRNA-based therapies for dermatological indications, which will lead to “long-lasting therapies” for...
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16 Mar 2023
--- Skin microbiome company, Sequential Skin and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) have reached a collaborative agreement to “quantify skin health.” The partnership will enable Sequential Skin to develop new methods of...
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15 Mar 2023
--- Natura &Co has consolidated net revenue of R$10 billion (US$2 billion) for the fourth quarter of the financial year, driven by constant growth in the Latin American division and the cosmetics brand Aesop.
14 Mar 2023
--- Sephora, TikTok and Digitas have partnered to facilitate “founder-led” beauty brands to gain expertise in producing and developing creator content. The partnership aims to educate brands on the importance of a...
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07 Mar 2023
--- Brazil, the largest beauty market in South America, has partially banned animal testing for “personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes.” Announced by the National Council for the Control of Animal...
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28 Feb 2023
--- Shiseido is launching 150 limited edition non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to celebrate its 150th anniversary in collaboration with Cult, an agency for Web3 services. The #AliveWithBeauty campaign is a...
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Beauty Tech & Innovation Summit: Industry innovators spotlight trends and new business opportunities
20 Feb 2023
--- Over 200 industry players are gathering at the upcoming US Beauty Tech & Innovation Summit in San Francisco, forming a hub showcasing personalized solutions, digital innovations and technical formulation know-how. The...
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16 Feb 2023
--- Kao Corporation and Kyoto University have successfully completed the verification testing of the Used Disposable Diaper Carbonization Recycling System that has been ongoing since 2021. They aim to establish the technology...
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09 Feb 2023
--- CJ Biomaterials, a South Korean producer of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), has developed a cosmetic jar for Banila’s “Clean it Zero” product line – trade name PHACT. The container leverages amorphous...
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08 Feb 2023
--- The impacts of COVID-19 continued leaving their marks across fiscal 2022 in the personal care sector, prolonging a challenging business environment. Other factors include rising energy costs, the Russia-Ukraine war, changes...
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30 Jan 2023
--- With the abundance of information on the internet, consumers and players in the beauty space have never been so well-informed or as active as they are today in seeking better alternatives to beauty products that meet their...
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25 Jan 2023
--- Croda is highlighting that the home care sector has become one of the most promising areas for biotechnology innovation within the industry in a newly released report. Laundry detergents and biosurfactants are spotlighted...
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20 Jan 2023
--- This week in personal care news, Beiersdorf launched a cosmetic sun protection product specially made for a girl with a rare light disease, allowing her and others with the condition to enjoy a better quality of life....
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19 Jan 2023
--- AI-enhanced personalized beauty solutions are in the spotlight, with Myavana’s new platform catering to textured hair analysis debuting alongside Bulldog Skincare and Revieve’s virtual advisor tailored for...
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