Skin care

Researchers successfully develop hydrolyzed collagen serum derived from fish skin by-products

16-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Study confirms serum an effective moisturizer 'proven to be effective, with great potential in becoming a commercial cosmeceutical product, and can be used for anti-aging.'

Cosmetic dermatology: Metaverse a ‘highly effective environment'

15-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The metaverse will provide an advanced means to engage and educate consumers, offer diagnosis and virtual interventions, and build data to drive stronger research in the cosmetic dermatology field, say researchers.

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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.

Halal over haute: Certification as key motivating factor for cosmetics purchases, not ingredients

14-Feb-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Halal consumers are prioritising halal certification or logos over cosmetic ingredients due to their perceived cleanliness, safety, and hygiene, according to a Malaysian study.

A new addition: Decorté extends flagship Liposome range with new eye serum to strengthen brand

14-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

Decorté Cosmetics is set to extend its bestselling Liposome skin care range with a new eye serum to reinforce its presence in the high-end beauty market.

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...

‘Accelerate on all fronts’: Skin, fragrance, luxury hair categories set to lead growth in China reopening – Estée Lauder CEO

13-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

Estée Lauder Companies president and CEO Fabrizio Freda has pegged skin care, fragrance, and luxury hair care as key drivers of growth in China as it moves away from last year’s COVID-19 troubles.

L’Oréal FY22 net profits surge 23% with active cosmetics booming

10-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has reported a net profit surge for the full year of 2022, with active cosmetics leading growth with strong business in Latin America.

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.

Study finds use of live probiotic in topical ointment could mitigate aging signs

08-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Issues with shelf stability, consumer education, and research gaps have been addressed through the testing and commercialization of a new lactic acid probiotic topical, according to study author Søren Kjærulff, Ph.D., CSO.

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.

The most important facet of skinimalism is transparency, says Geologie founder

08-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

As consumers continue to become better educated about product ingredients and formulations, a commitment to transparency can be beneficial for cosmetics companies and consumers alike.

How AI-driven, hyper-personalised experiences give beauty brands and physical stores the edge – Shiseido supplier

08-Feb-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

The firm behind the artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) features adopted by Japan’s Shiseido and a raft of Indian retailers says personalised experiences are key to give brands and physical stores the edge in an ultra-competitive marketplace.

Proposal for blanket EU PFAs ban: ‘If we don’t take action now, there will be adverse effects’

07-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

A call from five EU national authorities to ban production, use and placement on the EU market of all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) has been published in full by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) today.

‘Short-term’ setback: L’Occtiane en Provence sales dip attributed to COVID-19 challenges in China, Japan

07-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

Hong Kong-listed L’Occitane International’s flagship brand recorded a sales dip of 0.9% in the nine months ending December 2022 due to challenges related to COVID-19 in China and Japan.

Red ginseng oil offers ‘novel ingredient’ promise in topical cosmetics: Review

06-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Oil extracted from Korean red ginseng byproduct offers promise in the development of active topicals targeting skin and hair health, alongside wider ingestible formulas, say researchers.

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.

Boom in the West: Amorepacific 2022 revenues soar in N. America and Europe but Asia slumps

06-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

K-beauty giant Amorepacific records revenue growth of 83% and 37% in North America and Europe respectively in 2022 as China and South Korea markets report declines.

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.

J&J 2022 net profit drops 14%: ‘Our approach to 2023 can be best described as prudent,’ says CEO

02-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has reported a net profit dip for the full year and last quarter of 2022 amidst ongoing macroeconomic challenges, though its CEO remains focused on heavy R&D investment.

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?

Hair memory and fish-inspired SPF: Biotech can create categories ‘we haven’t yet been able to imagine’, says Arcaea CEO

01-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

As beauty continues its shift away from animal-based ingredients to plant-based, it’s going to be worthwhile diving much deeper into biotechnology for more sustainable, sophisticated, efficient and innovative formulas, says the CEO of US biology startup...

‘Skin care hotspot’: Asia business expected to grow and surpass Europe within ‘couple of years’ – Teaology CEO

01-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

Italian beauty brand Teaology believes its business in Asia could surpass Europe in just a “couple of years” in line with the company’s five-year plan to expand its global footprint.

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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Adult acne woes: Biochemical and hormonal abnormalities found to cause adult female acne

31-Jan-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Adult female acne is linked to higher glucose levels, insulin resistance and lipids in the body, according to an India study.

Inclusivity through neurocosmetics: Skin care that breaks down ‘emotional walls’ and fosters communication

31-Jan-2023 By Amanda Lim

A neurocosmetics project exploring the connection between skin, mind, and mood, offers the cosmetics industry a novel approach to inclusivity, says its chief architect.

Understand before purchase: Microbiome testing can help consumers find the right products and eliminate waste

30-Jan-2023 By Amanda Lim

Microbiome testing start-up Sequential Bio is seeking out brand partners to provide microbiome testing for the end consumer, which it believes can help improve the enduring issue of waste in the beauty industry.

‘Huge potential’ for natural polysaccharides application in beauty products – Review

30-Jan-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

The use of natural polysaccharides in skin care products could provide better functional benefits than synthetic ingredients, but further studies are needed before large-scale commercial application is possible, say researchers.

Could racialized beauty norms be causing poor health outcomes?

27-Jan-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Eurocentric beauty standards encourage use of potentially harmful chemical straighteners and skin lighteners, says researchers at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health in partnership with WE ACT for Environmental Justice.

‘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.

Five EU national authorities call for PFAs ban under REACH

26-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have submitted a proposal to the European Chemicals Agency ECHA calling for a restriction on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) under the EU’s chemicals regulation REACH.

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.

‘Deforestation-free sourcing’: Beiersdorf and WWF extend joint commitment on sustainable palm oil

25-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Beiersdorf has extended its joint commitment with the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) in Indonesia, aiming to halt deforestation in Borneo and certify 200 smallholders with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) on the...

Road to recovery: BIOEFFECT aims to bring Asia business back to pre-pandemic levels

25-Jan-2023 By Amanda Lim

Icelandic skin care brand BIOEFFECT is aiming to accelerate its business in Asia after taking a “massive hit” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Coffee silverskin' and 'spent coffee grounds' show promise in cosmetic applications, states review

24-Jan-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Recently published scientific review examines bioactive compounds found in coffee by-products and their potential benefits as upcycled cosmetic ingredients.

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.

La Roche-Posay: Skin microbiome may prove ‘essential’ to wound healing

20-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

A team of dermatology researchers from L’Oréal’s La Roche-Posay brand have identified an unexpected relationship between the skin microbiome and wound healing, suggesting this presents opportunities for new therapeutic therapies.

'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.

Bathroom blues: One-third of French consumers consider ‘eco’ gestures constraining

19-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The French Federation for Beauty Companies (FEBEA) is pushing its ‘eco-friendly’ bathroom campaign this month, designed to encourage better water use, energy consumption and recyclability of beauty products.

Bovine breakthrough: Yak collagen shows promise in accelerating healing process of sunburns – Chinese study

19-Jan-2023 By Amanda Lim

Non-denatured type I collagen from yak hide has been found to be an effective remedy for sunburns as it can promote the regeneration and replenishment of collagen, says a new Chinese study.

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?

Research indicates burdock seed oil active arctigenin has potential skin-brightening benefits

18-Jan-2023 By Cassandra Stern

For the first time, researchers have successfully extracted and produced a potent skin-brightening botanical extract from the burdock plant.

The true power of TikTok: How the social media platform has changed the trends cycle and what’s coming next

18-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

TikTok changed the entire trends cycle for beauty brands in 2022, but how can it be used to drive sales in 2023? And what will happen if it’s banned in the US and EU?

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The topical promise of vitamin C for skin health: Review

17-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Topical cosmetic application of vitamin C is more effective than oral supplementation when targeting skin health, but challenges remain around stability and absorption, finds a review.

“We ask our customers what they want us to create next,” says Dr. PAWPAW founder

16-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

British-born beauty brand Dr. PAWPAW has grown exponentially over the past year and saw success in the US, despite the inflationary economy. We chatted with co-founder Johnny Paterson to discover how they’ve done it and what’s coming next for the brand....

‘Inclusion in innovation’ to evolve further in 2023 across beauty: CTPA

16-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The inclusiveness of beauty – internally and externally – will continue to be key in 2023 and industry must remain open in its communication on the matter, says the director-general of the UK’s Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA).

Shower times and recycling: Weleda eyes ‘challenging’ Scope 3 emissions

13-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Swiss natural and organic major Weleda has certified all its products climate neutral and is now focused on improving indirect Scope 3 carbon emissions associated with its portfolio.

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