Nutricosmetics

Clear Within partners with DolCas Biotech for beauty-from-within supplement

21-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

While there are many beauty-from-within supplements currently available that feature turmeric extracts, Clear Within is the only option that incorporates highly effective Curcugen in a vegan oral supplement.

Membership model: UK D2C disruptors Beauty Pie unveils NPD pipeline as ex-Peloton exec joins

21-Jun-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

UK-based direct-to-consumer beauty company Beauty Pie has unveiled it's latest NPD plans after recently hiring a new CEO to guide its expansion push.

Emerging economics hold ‘strong opportunities’ for health and beauty: GlobalData

19-Apr-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Markets like India, China, Africa and the Middle East offer a wealth of opportunities for growth in health and beauty, says the commercial director of GlobalData.

Substantiated claims and expert-led insights key to the future of beauty: Mintel

18-Apr-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty consumers today expect all claims to be scientifically substantiated and see great value in expert-led insights, strategies that will prove key as the value of products are increasingly called into question, says the head of beauty at Mintel.

The emergence of Industry 5.0: Beauty set to take a ‘sharp turn’

12-Apr-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty will soon transition into industry 5.0 where mixed reality and interconnected drones and exoskeletons will favour the human element, enabling brands to integrate societal values and wellbeing in a smart and efficient way, says an executive from...

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Anti-aging skin benefits offered by botanical blend, new study finds

12-Apr-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new clinical study demonstrates “statistically significant improvements” in skin with the supplementation of Eternalyoung (EY), a blend of four botanical ingredients from Monteloeder, S. L.

Shuck and awe: Japanese oyster company shells out on first beauty and nutritional supplement

12-Apr-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

A major Japanese oyster brand has entered the supplement space with the debut of its zinc-rich tablets made from oyster ingredients, which are targeted at beauty- and health-conscious women.

Beauty Kitchen unveils Coffee Colab: ‘We brought together all of these great minds in one room’

11-Apr-2023 By Kacey Culliney

UK indie brand Beauty Kitchen has unveiled a collective of specialist B-Corps established to prove the potential behind collaboration for more circular beauty concepts.

New probiotic strain can reduce staph colonisation by more than 95%, study finds

11-Apr-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A clinical trial has found that Kerry Group’s probiotic strain Sporevia (Bacillus subtilis MB40) can eliminate Staphylococcus aureus in the human body by more than 95%.

Lactobacillus crispatus probiotics may support vaginal health: RCT

06-Apr-2023

Formulations of Lactobacillus crispatus strains may be effective against bacterial vaginosis (BV) and vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), according to a new study published in Beneficial Microbes.

Beauty Forward 2024: CosmeticsDesign anticipates next-gen beauty trends with new digital summit

29-Mar-2023 By Amanda Lim

CosmeticsDesign will kick off 2024 with a brand-new event exploring how the latest innovations and market trends will shape the future of the beauty and personal care industry and its next generation of consumers.

Jellyfish could offer a sustainable alternative to synthesised antioxidants, study finds

24-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

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.

Blue biotech in beauty: ‘We have a big task in terms of storytelling’

22-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

‘The era of intentional beauty’: Beautystreams highlights top trends of 2023

21-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

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‘Traditionally neglected’: Colourless carotenoids promising for photoageing post-pandemic

16-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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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Cost-of-living beauty: Brands must earn a ‘deserved place’ in shopping baskets, says Mintel

09-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

French authority cracks down on social media influencers with hefty fines and prison time

09-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

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.

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Greenwashing, transparency and costs top of green beauty agenda in 2023: Expert

08-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

NIQ trends report: Consumers want brand ‘solutions they can feel good about’

08-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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 for anti-ageing: ‘Inside-out’ supplement + topical most effective, finds study

07-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

The industry-consumer gap: Why beauty needs to slow down, let scientists lead and join forces

01-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

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VIDEO: Postbiotic scientific discoveries boost consumer awareness

28-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

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.

Blockchain gives beauty ‘secure, immutable and transparent’ way to log green claims: Provenance

27-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Vit E an effective aid for sleep in postmenopausal women, study concludes

27-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

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.

NutraCast: Neutrogena and Nourished use biometrics to deliver 3D-printed, personalized beauty supplements

24-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

According to research from The Benchmarking Company, 92% of beauty consumers believe the best way to attain beauty objectives is from the inside-out. In order to meet the demand for beauty from within, 3D printed vitamin makers Nourished joined forces...

NielsenIQ VP talks ‘medicalization of beauty’, ‘beauty as self-care' and more in 2023

23-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Understanding how consumers source information and techniques to reach targeted demographics is paramount to launching effective branding and marketing strategies in the cosmetics and personal beauty care spaces in 2023, according to Anna Mayo, Vice President...

Beauty has ‘crucial role’ to play in shifting menopause stereotypes

23-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty industry can contribute to shifting the discourse on menopause, away from a very one-dimensional white and privileged representation of women, says a media expert.

Probiota 2023 insights

Probiotic opportunities: research revealing combo, precision and next-gen strains

22-Feb-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Future opportunities for probiotic innovation lie within combination ingredients, precision nutrition, and next-gen strains, according to Dr. Johanna Maukonon, director of global clinical innovation at IFF Health.

Reliable and verified: Cosmetics Europe launches COSMILE Europe cosmetic ingredient database

21-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Trade association Cosmetics Europe has launched a cosmetic ingredient database tool in 14 different languages to provide reliable and verified information for consumers across Europe.

No 'magic bullet': Review highlights diet, not supplements, for tackling menopause symptoms

16-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The British Nutrition Foundation has reviewed how diet and supplements can help with managing menopausal symptoms, concluding that a Mediterranean diet has better scientific backing than supplements.

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Inclusive and conscious: Leading cosmetic chemist weighs in on key beauty trends in 2023

15-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

Inclusivity and conscious beauty are among the most important elements for cosmetic brands to consider when developing new products this year, says one prominent cosmetic chemist.

Animal-free safety testing collective: This is an ‘unparalleled’ initiative, says ICCS head

13-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The level and breadth of expertise and experience across the global membership of the International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) is something very unique in the field of animal-free safety testing and should fuel serious, true change, its...

Unilever FY22 net profit soars 25% with beauty and wellbeing leading charge

10-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Consumer goods major Unilever has reported a net profit surge for the full year of 2022, led by strong growth in its recently carved out beauty and wellbeing division and good business in the Americas.

ICCS: Global beauty majors and NGOs launch animal-free science collective

08-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

A group of 35 beauty manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations and animal welfare groups have established a global collective to advance animal-free safety assessments in cosmetics worldwide.

Five-strain probiotic blend may impact on bacterial vaginosis symptoms and severity, study finds

08-Feb-2023 By Will Chu

A probiotic blend can be effective in preserving or improving vaginal health, say Korean scientists as they demonstrate its role in alleviating the symptoms and severity of bacterial vaginosis (BV).

Researchers explore the pathways to berry health benefits

06-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

Berry researchers from around the world gathered last week at the 9th Biennial Berry Health Benefits Symposium in Tampa, FL to take a deep dive along the metabolic pathways in search of the microbes and metabolites that contribute to human health.

Innova data: Supplements for skin health nearly tripled from 2017 to 2021

06-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplements targeting skin health is booming, with the category experiencing more than 30% average annual growth in launches of dietary supplements between 2017 and 2021, according to new data from Innova Market Insights.

Health first in 2023? Medtech is ‘dabbling in beauty’, says expert

02-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Human health was the central focus at this year’s CES tradeshow, with swathes of medical tech innovators focused on pain relief, nutrition, sleep and hormones – all of which could ultimately lead to beauty, but only indirectly, says a tech expert.

Novi’s Director of Science & Research discusses benefits and drawbacks of natural preservatives in cosmetic products

01-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

As consumer demand for natural ingredients in personal beauty care products continues to rise, cosmetics manufacturers are considering replacing synthetic preservatives with natural alternatives – but at what cost?

New look: CosmeticsDesign unveils website refresh with updated features

01-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Leading beauty and personal care title CosmeticsDesign has unveiled a fresh look across its three regional websites across the USA, Europe and Asia that aims to improve useability and navigation of its content.

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‘Voice of the citizens’: European Citizens’ Initiative to protect animal testing ban hits 1.2 million votes

27-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

A European Citizens’ Initiative calling to protect and strengthen the EU animal testing ban in cosmetics has surpassed one million signatures and will now be reviewed by the European Commission.

The rise of femtech: a “rapidly growing industry that should not be ignored”

27-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

A report published by personalised nutrition (PN) experts at Qina emphasises that the opportunity for using PN with female technology (femtech) to address health conditions is vast, following an increased awareness of gender-specific health conditions...

Pioneers bring ‘bio-revolution’ via microbiome innovation platform

26-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A scale-up company offering “the microbiome’s most powerful innovation platform” will attend NutraIngredients’ Probiota event next month (Feb 6-8) to showcase its pioneering technology to the gut health industry.

Green beauty: EU faces ‘radical’ environmental regulatory change, says Cosmetics Europe chief

25-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The European Union (EU) will see ambitious and radical environmental regulations take form in the coming years, and so beauty and personal care must be ready for the sectoral impact of these, says the director-general of Cosmetics Europe.

Business power: Cosmetic Valley partners with Paris region to bolster French beauty worldwide

24-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

French competitiveness cluster Cosmetic Valley has signed a partnership with Parisian region Île-de-France that aims to promote perfumery and cosmetics on a global stage.

Cosmetics Europe chief: Industry must brace for ‘unprecedented’ regulatory change

23-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The level of regulatory changes set to impact the beauty and personal care sector in the EU this year is unprecedented, and so industry must stay connected and informed, says the director-general of Cosmetics Europe.

'Powerhouse' ingredient niacinamide 'an ingredient of awareness, and people are looking for it' says OLAY senior director

19-Jan-2023 By Cassandra Stern

CosmeticsDesign recently spoke to OLAY and essano, two very different brands focusing on the same versatile ingredient: niacinamide.

Celeb and influencers “now need to work a bit harder to prove why their brand is important and what it means to them"

18-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Sephora pulled influencer lines from its shelves, Forma Brands filed for bankruptcy, and a slew of celeb beauty brands have faced increased consumer criticism. Is the ‘star power’-based business model failing? And if so, why?

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