Beauty companies that want to tap into the surging demand for sleep-boosting cosmetic products are coming up against regulatory hurdles that prevent them for making direct claims.
American skin care brand Daily Habits says gentle and natural alternatives to aesthetic treatments in Asia are taking off, with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy face cupping proving a hit with consumers.
Ahead of speaking at the InCosmetics Global trade show in Paris this April, VP of beauty market intelligence and trends company Beautystreams, Michele Superchi, shared his expertise on what’s now and what’s next for the longevity boom…
The beauty industry has a duty to shift dated ideals around ageing and aesthetics, empowering consumers to be confident in their own skin and work towards realistic expectations, says the founder of facial fitness brand FaceGym.
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Supplements containing colourless carotenoids offer promise as a dietary intervention for photoprotection and wider skin health at a time when consumers are increasingly turning to inside-out strategies, finds a review.
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As mushrooms continue to garner interest in the wider wellness category, certain compounds could offer future promise in the edible and topical beauty space, say researchers.
Spanish luxury beauty and perfume major Puig has announced the acquisition of Kama Ayurveda – a move set to strengthen its Indian footprint and drive presence in the Western wellbeing market, an expert says.
Shaved heads, no eyebrows and messy makeup are some of the latest visuals popping up in beauty as Generation Z emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic looking to flip the lid on dated, traditional narratives.
Indie brand Clapoti has launched a line of Korean-inspired foot care products that aims to breathe life into an old-fashioned category and encourage wider uptake across Europe, its founder says.
Microbiome beauty brand Sage & Ylang is aiming to carve a name for itself in the niche beauty market, beginning with a partnership with the COMO Group to develop an exclusive facial treatment for one of its wellness centres.
The probiotics category continues to soar, with e-commerce fiercely fuelling growth and presenting plentiful opportunities for cosmetics, particularly products targeting mood, stress and overall wellbeing, says Lumina Intelligence.
Taiwanese cosmetics firm 3dL Inc. launches a new series of skin care products that claim to mimic the effect of meditation on the skin with natural extracts by increasing beta-endorphin release.
South Korean beauty and personal care major Amorepacific has launched a new lifestyle brand centred around the functional effects of fragrances to aid in self-care and wellness.
Australian oral care brand Lovebyt says it is positioning itself between beauty and wellness categories to carve out a share of the expanding natural oral care market.
Interest in topical and ingestible beauty products that support and even boost immunity is gaining traction, but what science can back up product developments and how much growth potential is there really in this space?
Personal care and cosmetics consumers are more intrigued and informed about the human microbiome every day. Here, Cosmetics Design takes a look at newly emerging science, brand updates, and other microbiome news worth knowing.
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Company has highlighted its plans for its key brands like SHISEIDO and ELIXIR as it focuses on building a powerful portfolio centred on skin beauty.
Total wellness is now integral to beauty routines and COVID-19 has driven many consumers to prioritise more ethical brands, add in rising expectations around digital experiences and product quality and 2021 has plenty of important movements to watch,...
Beauty consumers consider holistic wellness as integral to their daily routines, particularly as stress and mental health have taken over the conversation amidst COVID-19, says the associate director of global beauty and personal care at Mintel.
Singapore natural and organic beauty brand Basic Theory is looking to launch a raft of new products and expand into new Asian markets to maintain 2020’s momentum where it saw a 30% surge in sales.
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Post-pandemic consumers are concerned about health, immunity and wider wellness which will translate into an uptick in beauty products that offer mindful and relaxing rituals to bookend days, says the director of beauty at WGSN.
Australia-based wellness company endota has expanded its network into Canada and New Zealand on the back of growing demand for green beauty and self-care.
Singapore-based fragrance house Scent by SIX has recently redefined its brand purpose as a mental wellness champion that advocates the use of fragrance to ‘heal, soothe and delight’.
Amsterdam-based Rituals Cosmetics has aimed to expand its brand awareness in China, which it has identified as a major growth driver to support the brand’s growth plans in the Asia Pacific region.
Natural and organic beauty and personal care brand Lotus Herbals aiming to tap into Ayurveda beauty trend as its consumers turn towards a more holistic approach to beauty.
Founder and CEO of Endota Spa is optimistic that wellness will become more of a priority rather than a trend in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) developments.
The US-based cannabis company is expanding into what it calls the healthy beauty category with new product lines from its existing health and wellness brand AcesoHemp.
Consumer spend in health and beauty continues to rise rapidly and industry initiatives, particularly around clean beauty, make this an exciting category to play in, says a retail expert.
What matters to beauty consumers when it comes to a healthy lifestyle? This is the question we are asking in this article by exploring how the cosmetics sector can offer support to prevent and overcome various lifestyle stressors.
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