healthy aging
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
--- In NPD highlights this week, formulators tap into the potency of flower extracts. Ashland unveils Perfectyl biofunctional, its chamomile extract crafted withAI to predict the skin care functions of its active compounds....
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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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01 Dec 2023
--- Specialty chemicals provider Evonik unveils Ecohance Soft Baobab oil. Refined from the non-edible seeds of the baobab fruit, it is touted as an eco-friendly addition to Evonik’s Ecohance program in a circular solution...
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30 Nov 2023
--- Beauty expert Shiseido discovers a way to predict future skin concerns by analyzing facial images. The key to this “preventive care” innovation lies in deciphering the nasal skeleton bone structure, enabling the...
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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
--- South Korea’s APR Corporation posts record revenue thanks to strong demand for its cosmetic home devices. The company achieved record sales of KRW 122 billion (US$94.8 million) in the third-quarter and an operating...
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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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23 Nov 2023
--- A new advancement in regenerative medicine spotlights “cell-free therapy,” an alternative technique to conventional stem cell transplants. Instead of relying on minimally invasive injections of stem cells...
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22 Nov 2023
--- Long touting a one-size-fits-all approach to skin care and makeup, the beauty sector is getting a makeover thanks to hyper-personalized product design. The emergent trend involves tailoring beauty products to an...
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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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21 Nov 2023
--- European regulatory watchdog agencies are building up a science-backed case to ban the use of octocrylene, a widely-used skin care and sunblock ingredient. Currently flagged as a potential endocrine disruptor, it is under...
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21 Nov 2023
--- Hitting a “milestone” in sustainable palm farming accreditation, 313 smallholder farmers in Way Kanan Regency, Lampung, Indonesia, have been certified under the RSPO Smallholder Standard. The farmers under...
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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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20 Nov 2023
--- Botanical solutions are seeing expanded use in formulations from emergent brands and established skin care names alike, catering to consumers gravitating to “natural” and “clean” on-pack claims....
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20 Nov 2023
--- A recent study focusing on the epidermis helps explain the activities of hemoglobin alpha (HBA) in this outermost layer of the skin. While this protein is typically found in red blood cells — actively delivering oxygen...
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17 Nov 2023
--- This week, Beekman 1802 and Nestlé Toll House jointly unveiled a limited-edition goat milk body care collection for the holidays, capturing the nostalgic aromas of warm freshly baked goods. Eurofins Scientific...
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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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