Hair care is officially the category to watch in 2024, with an increased focus on scalp health, scientific innovation, and cutting-edge ingredients. Take a look at these brands that are innovating in this space...
Singapore start-up Greenitio says that its next-gen cosmetic ingredients fill the gap in sustainable, high-performing and cost-effective alternatives to harmful petrochemical-based materials.
As the final story in our three-part series about regulations for the most misunderstood cosmetics and personal care ingredients, we focus on sodium lauryl sulfate, known as SLS. We explore why this ingredient was in the spotlight, and speak to regulatory...
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The $250 million acquisition will strengthen Samyang Group's personal care product ingredient manufacturing portfolio and support global market expansion efforts.
We spoke to the three Aboriginal female entrepreneurs about creating their own First Nations beauty brands that use native ingredients and incorporate traditional elements of their culture.
This week, the 33rd IFSCC (International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists) Congress kicked off in Barcelona to welcome top cosmetic scientists from across the globe. CosmeticsDesign-Europe attended the event to report on the latest industry...
A combination of ‘clean’ and ‘clinical’ used to describe a specific class of ingredients for product formulation by cosmetics and PBC product manufacturers and suppliers, there is strong evidence that by setting a harmonized industry standard, ‘cleanical’...
A protein extracted from Ganoderma lucidum has been found to possess antioxidant effects and whitening potency similar to that of vitamin C and arbutin, underscoring its potential to be used in cosmetic formulations, say researchers.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has announced a draft amendment to its cosmetic regulations to include Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate (MCE) as an approved raw material for sunscreen products.
Newly released research suggests snail slime mechanisms of action can impact cells at the molecular level, including cell viability and control of inflammatory events, which is of interest to manufacturers and suppliers seeking to formulate new cosmetic...
Chinese consumers are on the lookout for novel cosmetic ingredients, while also keeping a closer eye on safety and ethics as the country emerges from the shadows of the pandemic.
In this 2022 round-up, we’re featuring the biggest stories of the year featuring cosmetics suppliers BASF, Givaudan, Lucas Meyers Cosmetics, Seppic and more.
Jade extract have been shown to display anti-inflammation and skin repairing activity in human skin fibroblasts, according to new research from Sichuan University, China.
Cosmetic formulators must start thinking more holistically about the wider potential of multifunctional ingredients that can offer product protection and more, says Symrise.
Ingredient supplier Native Extracts is working to establish a stronghold in India where it hopes to drive research and development on native botanicals and help promote ‘I-beauty’.
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring new research on coriander oil as an anti-ageing ingredient, new findings on Sandalwood’s protective abilities and more.
We breakdown three exciting areas of research that are set to have a major impact on cosmetic product development this year, with expert analysis from industry insiders.
International beauty major L’Oréal has launched a fragrance disclosure model designed to inform consumers of ingredients used across its entire global portfolio of brands and products, kickstarting with a US rollout.
Observations indicate that different skin ethnicities experience aging differently, and using tissue engineering a French research team set out to show the value of vitro studies in research on dark skin types.
A team of researchers from two Chinese institutes have questioned the validity of the existing research undertaken on Asian herbs for skin whitening applications, concluding that the ingredients were “too complex to obtain reliable results”.
Beauty consumers worldwide are demanding open and honest brand communication on product formulations and ingredients in a digital world strained by unreliable and biased information, says the deputy CEO of L’Oréal.
The French Federation for Beauty Companies (FEBEA) says its recently developed digital app Claire will help industry professionals provide consumers with clear and concise ingredient information – ever more important given digital and social trends.
Dow Personal Care has developed a new silicone elastomer to align itself with the trend in Asia Pacific for simplified natural products without sensorial compromises.
Dutch supplier Forestwise has developed an odourless and colourless version of Illipe butter that it believes will be in high demand among Asian cosmetic companies seeking out sustainable and ethically sourced natural ingredients.
The skin microbiome has been a leading subject in the personal care industry in recent years, but with more emphasis on health during these unprecedented times it has become more relevant than ever before.
Evonik is targeting the Asia Pacific region with its natural-based sensitive skin active, noting that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has contributed to the rise of sensitive skin issues.
Māori-owned cosmetic ingredient firm Organic Bioactives has announced the launch of OceanDerMX, a portfolio of organic cosmetic ingredients made with native marine and land botanicals.
Ingredients company Lucas Meyers Cosmetics believes there is huge potential in Asia for a pair of brightening actives are based on natural occurring colourless carotenoids found in tomatoes.
SPECIAL EDITION: SUSTAINABLE SOURCING AND WASTE REDUCTION
Wild plants are used extensively in beauty and personal care formulations, but the conservation status of many species remains unknown so certification programmes offer real value in securing sustainable supply, says the FairWild Foundation.
Italian cosmetics ingredient company Res Pharma Industriale has launched an ‘easy-to-manage’ emulsifier it believes has considerable potential for the Asian beauty market, after receiving initial interest from China and Thailand.
Consumers worldwide find vitamins, fruit and vegetable extracts the most appealing beauty ingredients, but there are others they remain wary of or confused by, according to GlobalData.
The merger between International Flavors & Fragrances and DuPont Nutrition and Biosciences will be carved into four divisions, with ‘scent’ the most important for the beauty world.
Japanese cosmetics firm Pola Orbis Holdings has partnered with Hitachi Zosen Corporation to jointly develop cosmetic ingredients and packaging materials with a 100% plant-based biopolymer.
The future of beauty innovation in the next decade will see nature and science blur, with the true power of biotechnology unfolding to take sustainable cosmetics forward, according to Mintel.
Cosmetic companies must develop new product formats in order to capitalise on the rising popularity of Centella asiatica – commonly known as cica – in the sensitive skin category, says Seppic.
Singapore biotech start-up Insectta is rearing black soldier flies on its urban farm to produce a more sustainable and purer chitosan for the cosmetics industry.
Nutri-Woods Biotech is on the cusp of global expansion but says there is a lot more education to be done to explain how traditional Chinese herbal ingredients are different from other botanical ingredients found in personal care products.
At the 2019 SCC Annual Meeting and Technology Showcase in New York City, the Pennsylvania – based materials innovation company shwocased data illustrating how CBD can be incorporated into silicone gel elastomers.
State of the Industry: Reflecting on what’s to come in 2020
Industry must rethink its approach to cosmetics ingredients and work towards a more holistic way of discussing safety with consumers, says the director-general of Cosmetics Europe.
Biotechnology has been heralded as a less costly, more efficient means of producing a range of active ingredients for beauty and personal care, but perhaps the biggest advantage is the sustainability factor.
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