A recent study determined Liquiritigenin 'blocks loss of skin nutrients' and reduces 'stress in keratinocytes,' demonstrating great promise as a beneficial ingredient for anti-aging topical product formulation.
Researchers recently confirmed after extensive testing that using low molecular weight gel may be more beneficial for manufacturers formulating topical antioxidant or postbiotic products.
Marine-based ingredients and bioactive compounds continue to gain ground in beauty, but the full potential of what these can offer formulations has yet to be exploited, finds a review.
In an effort to provide consumers with greater photoprotection for the UV sensitive lip area, researchers have recently published encouraging findings regarding the formulation of different lipsticks with protective sunscreen ingredient additives.
A new study has investigated jellyfish peptides, suggesting that they can serve as a promising new source of antioxidants to be utilised in a variety of applications.
Gen Z consumers are a driving force behind rising artificial nail sales, but Millennials and Gen Xers are also bolstering the trend, a recent NIQ report has revealed.
The number of poly-origin citizens continues to rise worldwide, and beauty has a duty to shift discourse and improve product development to cater to subsequent evolving needs, say experts.
Use of blue biotechnology in beauty continues to gain ground, but the concept remains complex for consumers and needs to be better defined before it reaches its true potential, say scientific and innovation specialists.
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Singapore start-up Mykílio is hopeful its mushroom-based packaging can find a niche in the luxury beauty space, where it believes it can appeal to the sustainable values of younger consumers especially.
Ultramarine blue pigment can fully replace black pigments in foundations and provide superior cosmetic benefits for North Asian complexions, suggests a new study by Japan-based L’Oréal researchers.
It is time for beauty to ditch the ‘anti-ageing’ discourse and instead opt for positive and holistic messaging and innovation that takes a preventative and celebratory approach to ageing, say executives from L’Oréal, Unilever and Beautystreams.
Next-generation sun care, thinking local, the value of waste, menopause wellness and the importance of clinical proof-points are the top five beauty trends this year, being driven by an era of intentional consumption, says trend forecaster Beautystreams.
Japanese beauty giant Kao is looking to develop new products based on distinct orchid scents, after discovering hundreds of options that are yet to be harnessed for commercial applications.
Dead Sea water (DSW) has considerable potential in cosmetics application, but compatibility issues in formulations need to be resolved before it can be safely applied, say researchers.
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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.
Personal care major Johnson & Johnson is working with biotech specialist Sequential Skin to investigate whether there are any new markers for skin health, particularly those linked to acne and ageing.
K-beauty retailer Olive Young is making inroads into the Middle East region with its in-house colour cosmetics brand and plans to launch more of its own brands this year.
Research on alternative actives for deodorants and antiperspirants is building, but efficacy testing is limiting advances and most successes in the category remain based on ingredients introduced more than 50 years ago, say researchers.
Kao has identified ultraviolet (UV) damage as the main cause of hair frizz on the outer layer of the head, and in doing so underscored a gap in its existing personal care portfolio.
Portuguese researchers determined these extracts, which are readily available agro-industrial by-products, have significant potential to become valuable bioactive ingredients for cosmetic and personal beauty care products with added SPF protection.
Extensive testing shows strong evidence that the isolated extracts could be another commercially available bioactive to help fight signs of aging for cosmetics consumers.
Long-lasting products, mood-boosting offerings and engaging experiences are more important than ever as consumers navigate the ongoing cost-of-living crisis globally, says the head of beauty and personal care research at Mintel.
Microbiome beauty brand Gallinée has launched at-home skin health test kits in partnership with biotech specialist Sequential Skin that analyse bacterial diversity of a consumer's skin, enabling personalised routine recommendations.
The French consumer affairs and fraud control watchdog is clamping down on online influencers with fines of up to €300,000 and prison-sentences of up to two years, after discovering the majority do not comply with regulations.
Ongoing concerns around greenwashing, rising supply chain costs and a growing need for transparency are the top issues facing the green beauty industry this year, according to an expert consultant.
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The beauty industry is at the start of a truly exciting era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes integrated into consumer lives, presenting huge scientific and product innovation opportunities ahead, says the global VP of science and tech and Unilever.
Reading scientific study reports is part and parcel of working in this industry but many have not come from a scientific background, making it difficult to confidently read reports and critically analyse how robust and impactful findings really are. This...
Brand transparency regarding environmental sustainability remains a top priority for cosmetics and personal beauty care consumers, and companies should be working to meet consumer demand, advises report.
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Curcuma supplements in combination with a curcuma-based topical show most promise in targeting ageing signs like wrinkles versus just using a cream, say researchers.
Cosmetics and personal beauty care product companies can directly engage with consumers requiring more information before making a purchase – and 1:1 texting provides an opportunity to establish that relationship quickly.
Beauty brands and retailers must invest in continuous relationship building with consumers via personalised, algorithmically orchestrated digital experiences across every step of the shopper journey, says the CEO of Finnish tech firm Revieve.
The investment into tools that empower consumer education regarding ingredient transparency should remain a primary priority for manufacturers and suppliers to the cosmetics and personal care industries looking to maintain competitive in 2023, says BASF.
International personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has developed an active stannous, fluoride and potassium translucent charcoal toothpaste that offers protection from caries, erosion and hypersensitivity.
The concept of clean beauty has been ‘bastardised to a point’ due to multiple definitions, which means responsible brands have to be totally transparent to allow consumers to make informed decisions.
Scientific knowledge on the bioactivity of organic biomass extracts and agri-food waste has fast advanced in recent years, highlighting potential for the development of topicals targeting skin photoageing, say researchers.
To ensure product formulations are safe and effective for end users, skin care product manufacturers may soon be able to rely on the GARDskin assay to determine if an active ingredient is a potential photoirritant to consumers’ skin.
Far too many beauty and personal care companies still use microplastics and nanoplastics in product formulations, which is unacceptable given the environmental and human health impacts, says the founder of marine conservation NGO Plastic Soup Foundation.
The deal brokered between Givaudan and Amyris, Inc. outlines the addition of three key active ingredients for commercialization to extend both companies product offerings and consumer reach.
The beauty and personal care industry must acknowledge weaknesses and address them, because the gap between industry and consumers continues to widen, plagued by poorly backed claims and a raft of misinformation online, warns a cosmetic claims consultant.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from February 2023 shows interest in legislation around PFAs and microplastics, animal-free safety testing and predictions on hair care and biotech promise.
International personal care major Colgate-Palmolive is heavily invested in the digitisation of its business, building out augmented factories, clean data rooms and digital shelf innovation to drive growth globally.
Postbiotics are increasingly seen as an ideal focus for innovators in the world of microbiome modulation but hurdles are created by the lack of use of the word, by both consumers and the industry itself, according to industry experts at Probiota.
UK Indie brand Faace has developed a daily moisturiser designed to alleviate stress with its scent profile and nourish stressed out skin with a range of actives.
In a landscape of fluctuating consumer trust amidst, blockchain technology provides beauty a means to offer full transparency around sustainable product claims, says the MD of Provenance.
Researchers have concluded that vitamin E offers potential as an alternative treatment for chronic insomnia disorder in postmenopausal women as new data suggests it can improve sleep quality, thereby reducing sedative drug use.
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![The beauty industry needs to understand the evolving needs of poly-origin consumers worldwide, starting at research level [Getty Images]](jpg/multi-roots-beauty-in-2023-needs-science-and-research-backing-says-l-oreal-and-beautystreams-2.jpg)
![There are plenty of stories the beauty industry can tell to help consumers better understand blue biotechnologies and ingredients developed in this way [Getty Images]](jpg/blue-biotech-in-beauty-needs-better-storytelling-and-consumer-engagement-say-experts-2.jpg)
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![Ultramarine blue can fully replace black pigments in foundations and provide superior cosmetic benefits for North Asian complexions. [Getty Images]](jpg/ultramarine-blue-pigment-enhances-foundations-for-north-asian-complexions-l-oreal-study-2.jpg)
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![Olive Young is making inroads into the Middle East region. [Wakemake]](jpg/olive-young-testing-the-waters-in-middle-east-with-makeup-brand-wakemake-2.jpg)
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![The perceived value of a beauty product is now more important than ever for consumers, but it's not just about price [Getty Images]](jpg/mintel-says-value-key-in-beauty-during-cost-of-living-crisis-with-premiumisation-shopping-experiences-and-mood-key-trends-2.jpg)
![The skin microbiome test kits contain a simple-to-use patch that consumers apply to their skin for 10 seconds, before packaging it up in a test tube and posting it off for analysis [Getty Images]](jpg/gallinee-launches-skin-health-testing-kit-with-sequential-skin-to-analyse-skin-microbiomes-and-personalise-recommendations-2.jpg)
![As green beauty continues its insatiable rise, there are challenges ahead for consumers and industry alike [Getty Images]](jpg/green-beauty-in-2023-challenges-are-greenwashing-rising-costs-and-transparency-says-the-green-chemist-consultancy-2.jpg)
![Using advanced tech to understand consumer beauty routines - showering times, water temperatures and product use - will revolutionise product development [Getty Images]](jpg/beauty-tech-like-ai-machine-learning-and-quantum-computing-the-future-of-innovation-says-unilever-vp-2.jpg)
![Skin moisture, firmness and elasticity, collagen content and the overall appearance of wrinkles improved most with a combined supplement and topical curcuma approach [Getty Images]](jpg/skin-ageing-targeted-best-with-curcuma-supplements-and-curcuma-cream-in-combination-finds-study-2.jpg)
![Building lasting and meaningful relationships with consumers via an array of digital tools will enable industry plug true needs and expectations [Getty Images]](jpg/beauty-retail-future-is-in-relationship-commerce-and-personalised-experiences-says-revieve-ceo-2.jpg)
![Colgate-Palmolive has developed a translucent activated charcoal toothpaste - very different to the opaque and dark options currently on the market [Getty Images]](jpg/colgate-palmolive-patents-active-charcoal-toothpaste-with-stannous-and-potassium-salts-for-caries-protection-2.jpg)
![Research into soil, compost and agri-food waste continues to rise, shedding light on interesting bioactive characteristics of compounds that can be used in skin care [Getty Images]](jpg/agri-food-waste-and-organic-biomass-promising-for-protective-beauty-development-says-review-2.jpg)
![The European Commission (EC) is due to finalise its proposed ban on microplastics in cosmetics, with a 12-year transition period for certain nail, lip and makeup products [Getty Images]](jpg/microplastics-in-cosmetics-eu-ban-must-be-faster-says-ngo-plastic-soup-foundation-2.jpg)
![Consumers are increasingly turning to their peers for information on beauty - online and offline - and getting further away from brands and brand messaging, claims a consultant [Getty Images]](jpg/beauty-innovation-must-slow-and-become-science-led-with-substantiated-claims-and-honest-npd-says-dr-theresa-callaghan-2.jpg)
![Shopper journeys now blur across online and offline worlds, carving out plentiful opportunities for consumer brands to better engage, learn and innovate accordingly [Getty Images]](jpg/colgate-palmolive-digital-transformation-focused-on-smart-factories-clean-data-rooms-and-digital-shelf-innovation-2.jpg)
![The daily moisturiser features active and aromatherapy ingredients to tackle the effects of stress on the skin and improve mood and wellbeing [Image: Faace]](jpg/uk-beauty-brand-faace-launches-daily-moisturiser-for-stress-2.jpg)
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