Skin care

SCS FORMULATE 2021

Back to basics? Clinical claims substantiation rising for ‘mainstream’ beauty benefits like moisturising

30-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty manufacturers are increasingly looking to substantiate more traditional and mainstream claims like moisturising with clinical data as consumer expectations shift and competition hots up, says an executive from Eurofins Cosmetics and Personal Care.

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Society of Cosmetic Scientists president: ‘The supplier is the formulator’s best friend’

29-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty formulators must continue to strengthen supplier relationships, particularly amidst the push for greener and more sustainable product development, says the president of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS).

Wo Skincare founder: ‘Simplicity’ is key for our brand – a far cry from the world of ‘fast beauty’

25-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

D2C UK indie brand Wo Skincare wants to empower a new wave of consumers that use only what they need, when they need it – very different from traditional mass buys and trial and error routines, its founder says.

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Olive oil waste offers active circular beauty promise: Review

25-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Bioactive compounds extracted from olive oil production waste offer great promise for active cosmetic development, though further research and investment must be made to ensure processing was conducted sustainably, a review says.

Stop sweat: Unilever files patent duo on metal-free antiperspirant formulas

24-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Unilever has developed an antiperspirant formula without traditional metal-based actives like aluminium, offering an active alternative thanks to a blend of film forming polymers, solvents and plasticizers.

World beauty’s green agenda: Environmental claims, blockchain transparency and local sourcing

24-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty markets around the world are sharply focused on sustainability, with substantiated claims, smart lifecycle analysis and closer-to-home sourcing some of the top priorities.

Lushin’ your line: Six possible applications for wine-waste ingredients - Study

23-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Many consumers already drink wine for its potential health benefits, but the waste from its production may be a good source of bioactive cosmetic ingredients.

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Supply and transport disruptions ‘biggest’ 2021 challenge for UK beauty

23-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Supply and transport disruptions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and compounded by Brexit have been the most difficult hurdle for UK beauty and personal care businesses this year.

Lush closing several major global social media accounts – these platforms are the ‘antithesis’ of relaxation

23-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Cosmetics major Lush will close all global social media accounts across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat this month, stating they will remain closed until the platforms provide a safer environment for users.

Singapore clean beauty brand DrGL expands online presence in Europe with Amazon launch

23-Nov-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Singapore’s clean beauty brand DrGL is expanding its online presence in Europe with a listing on Amazon in Germany and France.

J&J to carve out premium position with 'added-value' personal care following split: Analyst

22-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) will become more competitive in personal care after the carve out of its consumer health business, particularly if it invests in personalised and premium NPD, an analyst says.

Maximising recovery: Shiseido will increase marketing investments by $132m after ‘holding back’ in previous year

22-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese beauty and personal giant Shiseido will be making “aggressive marketing investments” in the fourth quarter to capitalise on what it believes is the beginning of market recovery from this year’s COVID-19 resurgence.

Special Edition: NATURALS & NATURALLY-DERIVED – SOURCING, CHEMISTRY AND CLAIMS

Beyond ISO 16128: Industry ‘can’t ignore’ biodegradability in natural and organic cosmetics, says expert

18-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

As the beauty industry continues its push forward with natural and organic cosmetics innovation, focus must be placed on the biodegradability of ingredients – still surprisingly overlooked in the field, says a formulation expert.

Three takeaways from chemists' current knowledge on natural antioxidants: Study

18-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Consumer interest is turning more towards natural and sustainable ingredients, and while plant extracts are a good potential avenue to satisfy that trend, more research is needed to effectively implement natural antioxidants.

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Post-pandemic protective beauty has fresh opportunities amidst ‘changed’ consumer needs: Mintel

17-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has carved out very specific and different protective beauty opportunities as consumer lifestyles and mindsets have evolved, says Mintel.

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Going greener: The Body Shop investing in ‘regenerative’ supply chain innovation

17-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Natura &Co’s The Body Shop will heavily invest in regenerative business innovation over the next decade, including advanced use of biotech and carbon capture, its head of innovation and sustainability R&D says.

Global ambitions: Forest Essential sets its sights on US, SEA and Middle East after UK launch

17-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

India’s Forest Essentials believes its launch with UK beauty e-tailer lookfantastic will help it to boost its international appeal as prepares to expand its footprint to the Middle East, South East Asia and the US in the next few years.

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Post-Brexit chemical safety: SAG-CS and UK REACH now in place for ingredient management

16-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

In the wake of Brexit, the UK formed a Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety in Consumer Products (SAG-CS) and established its own REACH regulation – both of which need to be understood and navigated by industry carefully, says the Cosmetic, Toiletry...

Israeli company introduces microbiome friendly preservative, claims is as effective as synthetics

16-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

A biotech company has released a preservative which they say is as effective as synthetics, is biotically based and supports a balanced microbiome.

‘Streamlined and targeted’: J&J to split out €13bn consumer health business

16-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care titan Johnson & Johnson (J&J) will split out its consumer health business to create a new publicly traded company, part of its wider plan to pursue more targeted growth strategies.

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Probiota Pioneers: Calling all probiotic, prebiotics, and microbiome start-ups!

16-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota community and present their company in Copenhagen.

Researchers unearth microbiome insights that could delay skin ageing

15-Nov-2021 By Will Chu

Targeting microbiome-related pathways that involve the production of skin pigment, fatty acids, and ceramides could delay the signs of skin ageing, according to an Estée Lauder funded study.

Shiseido Q3 2021: Operating profit surges by over 190% as sales improve in all regions except Japan

15-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido has recorded a 194.8% surge in operating profits as sales grew in all regions except for its home market thanks to its skin beauty and prestige brands, as well as the strength of its e-commerce business.

Gym bag essentials: Solyph spurred to expand business in light of growing opportunities in active beauty segment

09-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Active beauty brand Solyph is aiming to tap into what it believes are greater opportunities for the brand following the increase in personal health and wellness concerns that have accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘Electric growth’: UK beauty and grooming e-commerce surged 42% in 2020 – GlobalData

08-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

E-commerce now represents the second-largest channel for cosmetics and toiletries in the UK, with growth outpacing pharmacies and drugstores, creating important opportunities for brands and e-tailers, says GlobalData.

Lottie London founder: We react to beauty trends ‘blowing up’ on socials

08-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

UK high street cosmetics brand Lottie London is expanding fast, developing trend-forward beauty items inspired by social media buzz amongst its Gen Z target audience, its founder says.

‘Credible’ net zero plans: L’Oréal, Natura &Co and Unilever awarded Terra Carta Seal by HRH The Prince of Wales

05-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty majors L’Oréal, Natura &Co and Unilever have received the inaugural 2021 Terra Carta Seal for their commitment and momentum towards achieving net zero status ahead of 2050.

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Physical appearance ‘no longer the defining factor of beauty’ – Euromonitor International

04-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Consumers worldwide now believe a healthy appearance, hygiene and cleanliness and feeling comfortable in yourself is what defines beauty, opening plenty of opportunities for functional, efficacious and authentic innovations, according to Euromonitor International.

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Mindful moves: Sustainable beauty success relies heavily on consumer perception, says expert

03-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty that is better for the planet and people is surging, with great industry strides made in ingredients and packaging, but efforts need to be met with positive consumer perception to truly succeed, an expert says.

Closing the loop: How beauty is accelerating the transition towards circular beauty in the post-pandemic era

03-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Over the last couple of years, we have seen beauty companies radically scale up sustainable action and pledges, shifting from linear to circular ways of working. While the push for circularity is stronger than ever, there remains a host of challenges...

Beer by-product possible source of cosmetic antioxidant ingredients: study

02-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

In the name of sustainability, craft beer brewing by-products could have a second life as antioxidants in cosmetics products.

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Tissue engineering can help test on dark skin types in lab: Study

28-Oct-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Observations indicate that different skin ethnicities experience aging differently, and using tissue engineering a French research team set out to show the value of vitro studies in research on dark skin types.

Ticking all the boxes: Shakeup Cosmetics expands into skincare with intuitive multitasking launches

28-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

Shakeup Cosmetics has expanded its line-up with two new skin care offerings that were developed to meet the needs and concerns of the busy modern male.

Recovery underway: L’Occitane Q2 sales rebound to surpass pre-pandemic levels by 7%

28-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

Hong Kong-listed L’Occitane’s latest quarterly sales figures of the 2022 fiscal year have outperformed those from before the pandemic thanks to the performance of key brands, online sales and offline recovery.

Herbal help: Himalaya’s neem face wash clinically shown to reduce acne after four weeks while maintaining hydration

26-Oct-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

A herbal face wash manufactured by India-based Himalaya Drug Company has been clinically studied to prevent and reduce mild-to-moderate acne after four weeks of daily use.

Unilever reports Q3 ‘21 net sales rise but cost inflation woes continue

21-Oct-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Unilever has reported a net sales rise for its third quarter (Q3) of 2021, with strong growth in the Americas and across its prestige beauty division, but the future will prove challenging as price inflation continues.

Price hikes to come: P&G Q1 ‘22 net sales rise but ‘challenging’ costs hit profits

20-Oct-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported a net sales rise for the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal 2022, though profits suffered due to a challenging cost environment – an ongoing issue it plans to overcome with price hikes.

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The future of animal-free chemical testing? There’s a ‘big frustration’ in the scientific community, say Unilever execs

20-Oct-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty industry continues to be stuck between conflicting requirements on animal testing, with bans under the EU Cosmetics Regulation and new data calls under the European Chemical Agency’s (ECHA) REACH Regulation, and the scientific community is...

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Strength of scent? Still ‘more room’ for fragrance innovation in beauty, says Mintel

19-Oct-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty and personal care brands can innovate further with fragrances, bringing scent to the centre of a product and highlighting health and wellbeing benefits it can bring, says a Mintel analyst.

Beauty sample ‘opt-ins’ higher from major influencer campaigns: Odore

18-Oct-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The number of Instagram followers opting in to receive beauty samples and information from brands is higher when campaigns are led by large-scale influencers versus micro influencers, according to beauty sampling tech startup Odore.

Could tomato seed extracts be a solution for younger skin?

15-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Saponins from tomato seeds may improve skin elasticity in healthy women, says a new study from Japanese researchers that could open up opportunities in anti-wrinkle or anti-aging formulations.

Kaffe Bueno awarded €2.5m European Innovation Council grant

15-Oct-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Upcycled coffee startup Kaffe Bueno has been awarded a European Innovation Council (EIC) grant that it plans to use to build a coffee biorefinery and scale-up its active ingredient offering.

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Pharmacy power? Natural & organic cosmetics to grow outside of specialty retail – Ecovia Intelligence

14-Oct-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The natural and organic cosmetics category will expand in pharmacies, beauty stores, salons, spas and e-commerce over the coming years, shifting outside of its traditional speciality retail setting, says Ecovia Intelligence.

‘Important milestone’: ECHA publishes advice on applying OECD non-animal skin sensitisation assessments under REACH

13-Oct-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published advice on how industry can reliably combine non-animal data from different sources to assess skin sensitisation of chemicals in the EU, using the new Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...

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