intimate care

Amyris plans to acquire MenoLabs to boost menopause health
25 Jan 2022
--- Synthetic biotechnology company Amyris is stepping into the menopausal health space by acquiring the assets of MenoLabs LLC, a company aimed at aiding and raising awareness about perimenopause and menopause symptoms.
Harry’s plans to disrupt odor control market with Lumē Deodorant acquisition
14 Dec 2021
--- Men’s shaving and skincare company Harry’s, Inc. is to acquire Lumē Deodorant, LLC, a doctor-developed, direct-to-consumer brand that offers consumers a way to manage odor wherever they experience it on their... Read More
Hims & Hers and Uber unveil on-demand personal care delivery
01 Dec 2021
--- Personalized health and wellness platform Hims & Hers Health is partnering with Uber Technologies to deliver its personal care products to US customers through the Uber Eats app. This collaboration is pegged as Hims... Read More
Gaia Remedies unveils yoni steaming herbal blend line for vaginal health
29 Nov 2021
--- UK-based Gaia Remedies has released its yoni steaming herbal blends line that is claimed to help prevent menstruation pain, aid postpartum healing, relieve menopause symptoms and improve overall vaginal health.
Towering tampon: UK campaigner confronts P&G over menstrual product pollution
15 Nov 2021
--- Some 45 billion menstrual products are disposed of yearly worldwide, and contribute up to 200,000 metric tons of landfill waste in the UK, according to the #EndPeriodPlastic campaign. Drawing attention to this issue, the... Read More
Menopause health: Bonafide unveils probiotic Clairvee as “natural approach" to boost vaginal microbiome
05 Nov 2021
--- Provider of natural supplements Bonafide is releasing Clairvee, an oral probiotic designed to restore and balance the vaginal microbiome. The release comes as more consumers are looking for a natural approach to manage... Read More
Weekly Roundup: CodeRed4Climate enlists 100 beauty brands, Estée Lauder receives Climate Week sustainability award
24 Sep 2021
--- In this week’s industry news, approximately 100 beauty and wellness brands signed up to fight for climate action through CodeRed4Climate, on Zero Emissions Day. In similar moves, the Estée Lauder Companies was... Read More
Vaginal microbiome boost: Health Canada greenlights Lallemand’s L. plantarum Rosella
09 Sep 2021
--- Lallemand Health Solutions’ orally administered probiotic L. plantarum Rosella has gained new indications from Health Canada. The federal institution recognizes the probiotic’s capacity to help support a healthy... Read More
LastPad employs femtech to launch reusable intimate care product, part of LastObject portfolio
30 Aug 2021
--- LastObject, a sustainable alternative to single-use items brand, is launching LastPad, a reusable feminine hygiene product, designed to reduce the industry’s environmental impact and create a more comfortable and... Read More
Weekly Roundup: L’Oréal and Clue partner on menstrual cycle and skin health link, SweetSpot Labs unveils microbiome body cleanser
20 Aug 2021
--- In personal care news this week, L’Oréal partnered with Clue to deepen knowledge on the relationship between skin health and the menstrual cycle. Meanwhile, Brandefy launched a beauty purchasing app where users... Read More
Femtech strides: P&G’s Always and Thrive Global unveil period tracker for holistic well-being
19 Aug 2021
--- Procter & Gamble’s period care brand Always and Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global are launching “Always You,” a free period tracker and wellness app designed to help users track their cycle in... Read More