Skin care

Root flavonoid extract shows promise in reversing visible effects of UVA photoaging on skin

28-Mar-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

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.

Low molecular weight gel enhances topically applied antioxidants

28-Mar-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

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 beauty ingredients: ‘Only a small proportion of their full potential has been explored’

27-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

‘Multi-roots’ beauty is the new 2023 standard: Beautystreams

22-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

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.

How to win over… Beauty consumers in China’s ultra-competitive e-commerce market

22-Mar-2023 By Amanda Lim

We reveal what it takes to achieve success in China’s cutthroat e-commerce space - from building a solid foundation to maintaining longevity - with exclusive insights from brands that have thrived in it, including Atelier Rebul, Evenswiss and G&M...

The future of ‘ageing’? Beauty needs to be more ‘holistic’ and ‘inclusive’ – Experts

21-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

‘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.

Singapore start-up targets personalised cosmetics opportunities with ‘organ-on-chip’ tech

20-Mar-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Singapore spin-off REVIVO BioSystems is targeting personalised cosmetics opportunities using its tech.

Dead Sea water has ‘great potential’ for cosmetics applications, but challenges remain – Review

17-Mar-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

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.

Acne and ageing: J&J exploring skin health markers via Sequential Skin research tie-up

15-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

New frontier: Olive Young testing the waters in Middle East with makeup brand Wakemake

15-Mar-2023 By Amanda Lim

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.

Deodorant and antiperspirant NPD still relying on actives from 50+ years ago: Review

14-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Onion peel and passion fruit peel extracts can potentially 'replace synthetic ingredients' in daily SPF moisturizers

09-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.

First-time study of D. sulcatum Orchid extract demonstrates anti-aging, anti-inflammatory properties

09-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Extensive testing shows strong evidence that the isolated extracts could be another commercially available bioactive to help fight signs of aging for cosmetics consumers.

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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.

‘Natural evolution’: Gallinée unveils at-home skin microbiome test kits with Sequential Skin

09-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

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.

Global skin ageing indicators developed for Asian and Caucasian women – Clarins study

09-Mar-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Researchers from Clarins have combined clinical and instrumental skin ageing parameters to develop indices for Caucasian and Asian women.

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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.

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Unilever science & tech VP: 'We are at the birthplace of where integrated AI and consumers meet'

08-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

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.

'Converting uncertainty into an order’ easier than ever via 1:1 texting model, says Wizard CEO

07-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.

‘Relationship commerce’ the future of beauty – Revieve CEO

07-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

‘Strong connection between transparency, traceability, and trust’ the key to reaching consumers, says BASF

06-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.

‘Bastardised to a point’: How responsible beauty brands can meet consumers’ clean label demands

06-Mar-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

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.

‘Comprehensive understanding’ on biomass highlights promise for protective beauty: Review

03-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

GARDskin assay offers unprecedented ‘potential way forward’ to test photosensitivity, says RIFM principal scientist

02-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Plastic Soup Foundation founder: ‘Microplastics in cosmetics is a design error, so get it out of there’

02-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Givaudan establishes strategic partnership with renewable chemical company Amyris, Inc.

01-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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 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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Colgate's ‘digital transformation’: Smart factories, clean data rooms and digital shelves

28-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Insights from Probiota 2023

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.

Stressed skin: Indie brand Faace expands with anti-stress cream

28-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

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.

Exact mechanisms behind blue light skin damage ‘still not fully known’: Review

24-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

As blue light protection innovation continues to surge, further research must be focused on understanding the mechanisms by which exposure leads to skin damage, suggest researchers.

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...

Financial focus: L’Occitane, Hourglass, HUL in our beauty business update

24-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

In this round-up of the business and financial updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight developments from L’Occitane, Hourglass, HUL and more.

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.

Olive and juniper extracts show hair growth and wound healing promise: Study

22-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Water extracts from wild and cultivar olive and Greek juniper offer promise topically to assist wound healing and promote hair growth, according to preliminary studies.

Wrinkles, fine lines and eye bags top global skin concerns in 2022

22-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The biggest skin concerns amongst both male and female consumers last year were wrinkles, fine lines and eye bags, according to data from Finnish tech firm Revieve.

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