Weekly Roundup: LastObject unveils reusable nail polish remover sponge, Univar Solutions names new VP

15 Apr 2022 --- This week in personal care news, LastObject released LastRound Pro, a black version of their reusable cotton rounds. Univar Solutions’ Beauty Personal Care division named Tony Jaillot as its vice president. Meanwhile, a study found skincare products containing food items, such as goat’s milk, should be avoided by people with inflammatory skin disorders.

In brief: Business news
North America-based natural soap company Dr. Bronner’s partnered with tree-planting search engine Ecosia to fund dynamic agroforestry expansion in Ghana. The project will be coordinated with on-the-ground support from Dr. Bronner’s Ghanaian sister company, Serendipalm. The agroforestry project will convert 200 acres of arable land in Ghana to a mixed dynamic agroforestry model for full-scale demonstration of the concept to farmers and visitors. This land will develop cocoa, palm trees and other crops. Additionally, the project will equip and empower the rural community near Asuom, Ghana, with the tools they need to diversify their crops and increase farmer incomes.

In brief: Launches and releases
The Denmark-based brand, LastObject, released LastRound Pro, a black version of their reusable cotton rounds. LastRound Pro removes nail polish and pigmented makeup and comes in a black case with seven black rounds (makeup and nail polish removers) which are compostable and made from 30% cotton and 70% wood fiber. According to LastObject, each pack replaces 1,750 single-use cotton rounds. Next month, the brand is launching LastRound Large, a bigger version of the original white rounds. These are 50% larger than the original LastRound, making them suitable for removing a full face of makeup.

Univar Solutions named Tony Jaillot its Beauty & Personal Care department vice president.Village Naturals Therapy released a new Wellness by V/N Therapy Hydrate product range, including Hydrate Foaming Soak, Sugar Scrub and Body Spray. The collection consists of key ingredients that may promote relaxation and hydration for healthy-looking skin and a new container design. The Hydrate Foaming Soak includes soothing epsom, brightening kiwi, antioxidant-rich mango and rice protein to moisturize skin. Meanwhile, the Hydrate Sugar Scrub may help soften dry skin and include kiwi, mango and hyaluronic acid. The Hydrate and Cool Body Spray may brighten skin and help to lock in moisture.

Sigma Beauty unveiled its New Mod Collection, a “sleek ensemble developed for the modern beauty enthusiast.” This collection – which includes the New Mod Eyeshadow Palette and the Modern Glam Brush Set – is designed for consumers who want to wear metallic and shimmering shades. Sigma Beauty’s best-selling New Mod Liquid Lipstick is the classic color that inspired the collection. The doe-foot applicator packs the right amount of nude mauve pigment into a single swipe and the formula has a smooth, matte finish that locks in moisture. The New Mod Eyeshadow Palette features 14 matte, shimmer and metallic shades in buildable, smooth formulas.

In brief: Announcements
Beauty & Personal Care at Univar Solutions named Tony Jaillot as vice president. Jaillot will be in charge of the company’s sales, marketing, technical and product management operations in the Beauty & Personal Care end market. He will join the global Ingredients & Specialties channel.

Vegan and hypoallergenic cosmetic brand, EpiLynx topped Amazon last week in the gluten-free, cruelty-free, vegan and hypoallergenic eyeliner categories. EpiLynx by Dr. Liia’s liquid eyeliner is long-lasting, waterproof and smudge-proof. It includes a precision tip for precise application. The brand and eyeliner are ideal for those with sensitive skin and allergies and those who are conscious of only using clean makeup.

In brief: Research and studies
Sigma Beauty’s New Mod Collection is a “sleek ensemble developed for the modern beauty enthusiast.”UK’s University of Bath research has found that a key ingredient is missing from all sunscreens. It claims that anti-aging creams and skin will be far better protected from the damaging effects of the sun once this rich source of natural photoprotection has been added. The missing ingredient is a class of antioxidants commonly found in nature. Research has shown that these antioxidant molecules eliminate excess iron in cells, thereby helping cells maintain a healthy level of free radicals. Free radicals and free iron are strongly linked to skin damage. The antioxidant compounds identified at Bath can protect the skin against both chronological aging (the natural decline in skin texture that comes with age) and sun-mediated aging, known as photoaging. To protect themselves from this danger, cells have a well-developed system for adjusting excess iron when it builds up, bringing it back to a state of balance, known as homeostasis. However, in the presence of sunlight, this balance is disrupted, leading to skin damage, aging and cancer.

Research from the Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia, found that skincare products containing food items, such as goat’s milk, should be avoided by people with inflammatory skin disorders. The study was published in the journal of Clinical & Experimental Allergy and examined patients with inflammatory skin conditions who had anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) after drinking goat’s or sheep’s milk or cheese products. Before their allergic reaction, all patients had used goat’s milk skin treatments to treat their inflammatory skin conditions. The use of goat milk-containing treatments for inflammatory skin disorders and the subsequent development of new-onset severe goat milk allergy were linked. Researchers add that this is concerning because food-containing skincare is frequently advertised as a safer and more “natural” option to treat several skin conditions. These are commonly available at pharmacies and supermarkets in Australia without a prescription.

By Nicole Kerr