Protection & microbiome

New data from Rahn points to remedy for epidermal jetlag

New data from Rahn points to remedy for epidermal jetlag

By Simon Pitman

Long-haul flights can really take their toll on the skin, contributing to dehydration and fine lines, but new data from German ingredients provider Rahn, suggest it may have come up with a solution.

Indulgence in Beauty: How Brands are Appearing Attractive

Indulgence in Beauty: How Brands are Appearing Attractive

By Natasha Spencer

Experiential shopping, sensorial products and indulgence are high on the minds of consumers when looking for new and novel beauty buys. We take a look at how the world of indulgence is cosmetics is changing.

What will make skin microbiome a long-term trend?

From The Editor's Desk

What will make skin microbiome a long-term trend?

By Simon Pitman

This week’s two-day Cosmetics Design Summit on Skin Care Microbiome Innovation concluded with a panel discussion to explore whether the microbiome trend is a fad or here for the long-term. The consensus was unanimous…

State of the industry: Cosmetics Europe Director General speaks out

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

State of the industry: Cosmetics Europe Director General speaks out

By Lucy Whitehouse

We caught up with the Director General of the European trade association for the cosmetics and personal care industry, John Chave, on the state of the industry today, and why it is a very good time to be an industry professional in beauty.

Givaudan releases new clinical data on skin microbiome

Givaudan releases new clinical data on skin microbiome

By Lucy Whitehouse

One of the big suppliers to the beauty and personal care industry taking the potential of the skin’s microbiome seriously, Givaudan has released new clinical data for its for Vetivyne and Yogurten Balance products.

Beiersdorf: the multinational’s 2019 performance so far

Beiersdorf: the multinational’s 2019 performance so far

By Lucy Whitehouse

Beiersdorf, German parent company of major skin care brands including Nivea and Eucerin, kicked off 2019 with a new strategy and an additional investment program announced. We take a look at where it’s got to so far this year.

Is microbiome beauty from within set to be big?

Is microbiome beauty from within set to be big?

By Simon Pitman

Beauty from within is a small but fast growing niche that also could serve to boost the skin microbiome trend. Cosmetics Design spoke to Stephen Daniells, editor-in-chief of NutraIngredients USA to find out more.

Which? Latest sunscreen safety report in the spotlight

Which? Latest sunscreen safety report in the spotlight

By Lucy Whitehouse

Following a report from Which?, a consumer magazine, into several aspects of sun protection products, the CTPA has released a response to emphasise the ‘sound science’ behind the category.

Skin Microbiome Innovation: JooMo

Skin Microbiome Innovation: JooMo

By Lucy Whitehouse

The skin’s natural bacteria landscape, otherwise known as its microbiome, has huge potential for testing and for inspiring new product development within the beauty and personal care industry.

Cosmetics Design Editor Deanna Utroske to talk Beauty & Bacteria at 2019 AIRS Conference in Barcelona, Spain

Cosmetics Design to talk Beauty & Bacteria at AIRS Conference

By Deanna Utroske

May 31 and June 1 in Barcelona, Spain, the Institute for the Advancement of International Rehabilitation Standards is hosting a second International conference on Genomics and Microbiomics. And Cosmetics Design Editor Deanna Utroske will be there, speaking...

Hormonal ageing: an emerging skin care trend

Hormonal ageing: an emerging skin care trend

By Lucy Whitehouse

Picked out by Cosmoprof as one of the major emerging trends seen on the showfloor earlier this year, we hone in on the trend that is ‘hormonal ageing’: what is it, and what does it mean for the beauty and personal care industry?

Here is why the skin microbiome trend is here to stay

From The Editor's Desk

Here is why the skin microbiome trend is here to stay

By Simon Pitman

Skin microbiome continues to be one of the hottest trends in the industry right now, which is why Cosmetics Design has devoted its inaugural Summit entirely around this topic. But is it a flash in the pan trend?

Skin Microbiome Innovation: Esse brand profile

Skin Microbiome Innovation: Esse brand profile

By Lucy Whitehouse

The skin’s natural bacteria landscape, otherwise known as its microbiome, has potential for testing and for inspiring new product development within the beauty and personal care industry. In this brand profile series, we take a look at the companies leading...

in-cosmetics Global Paris, in photos

in-cosmetics Global Paris, in photos

By Simon Pitman

The in-cosmetics Paris appears to be the best attended event in almost to date, if preliminary figures prove to be an accurate representation. In this photo gallery we bring you some of the most interesting developments from the biggest formulation players....

6 top highlights from in-cosmetics Global 2019

6 top highlights from in-cosmetics Global 2019

By Lucy Whitehouse

This year’s major industry event, in-cosmetics Global, took place in Paris last week. In this Editor’s Spotlight, we reveal the biggest things we learned for beauty and personal care at the 2019 show.

Beauty Industry Awards 2019 winners revealed!

Beauty Industry Awards 2019 winners revealed!

By Lucy Whitehouse

We reveal the winners of this year’s Beauty Industry Awards, honouring some of the best innovations in the formulation and ingredients arena, and the leading independent beauty brands.

DSM makes diversity in beauty its trend focus

DSM makes diversity in beauty its trend focus

By Simon Pitman

The Swiss fine chemicals player is set to make a big splash at this year’s in-cosmetics Global event in Paris, which opens today, with the unveiling of new ingredients and its focus on the diversity in beauty trend.

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