industry news
03 May 2024
--- The Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases its 2024 Guide to Sunscreens, revealing that three-quarters of approximately 1,700 evaluated SPF products fell short of “adequate” sun protection, with many...
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03 May 2024
--- In its third quarter of fiscal 2024, Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) attributes a 6% organic net sales increase to double-digit growth in Europe and the EMEA region, driven by stronger sales in Asia travel retail. The...
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03 May 2024
--- Anti-aging skin care innovator Amruth Group unveils a “breakthrough” cream formulated with stabilized red grape resveratrol. The manufacturer’s BioDendrimer, a “unique molecule,” encapsulates...
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03 May 2024
--- The latest amendments to Canada’s Cosmetic Regulations address the need to disclose fragrance allergens on cosmetic labels, aligning with EU standards. This change aims to provide consumers with essential information...
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03 May 2024
--- This week in industry news, Evonik opens an Indian R&D facility and ELF partners with tennis icon Billie Jean King to promote more diversity in company boardrooms. Meanwhile, Bella Hadid launched her perfume brand,...
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02 May 2024
--- The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) calls for the UK government to publish a dedicated UK Non-Animal New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) strategy. The organization aims to support the personal care industry...
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02 May 2024
--- Beauty shopping comparison engine Cosmetify releases its annual report on the industry’s “hottest beauty brands” based on their social following, engagement and number of Google searches in 2023. In...
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02 May 2024
--- In Q1 results, dsm-firmenich’s Perfumery & Beauty segment delivered organic sales growth of 2%, with 4% higher volumes, offset by 2% lower price, reflecting lower input costs. Fragrances hit high-single-digit...
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02 May 2024
--- New research highlights efficacious, eco-friendly switches for commonly used synthetic cosmetic ingredients. Demonstrated in three skin care products crafted using an “eco-design” approach, the ingredients are...
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02 May 2024
--- Quadpack is launching a new glass airless packaging range branded Crystal Ballet. The solution is a refillable, double-wall, airless pack featuring a high-end glass bottle. Its design houses airless technology and a...
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01 May 2024
--- Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) launches a venture focused on developing and commercializing BioChips — tiny, microfluidic organ-on-a-chip platforms that mimic human tissue. The new venture is called BMF Biotechnology...
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01 May 2024
--- According to the Alliance for Period Supplies’ (APS) study, one in three women struggle to purchase period products in the US. Aiming to end period poverty and raise awareness for the growing need for access to period...
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01 May 2024
--- Ingredion enters a distribution partnership with LBB Specialties (LBBS), supplying specialty chemicals and ingredient across North America. LBB Specialties will be Ingredion’s exclusive channel partner in the US and...
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01 May 2024
--- The Federation of Beauty Companies (FEBEA) is proposing three measures relating to manufacturing and packaging standards and streamlining regulations in the cosmetics sector in response to the French government’s call...
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01 May 2024
--- Clariant releases GlucoTain GEM, a concentrated, sugar-based glucamide designed to create sustainable, solid and waterless personal care formulations for the North American market. The ingredient has a sulfate-free,...
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30 Apr 2024
--- Kylie Cosmetics and sensitive skin care brand Christian Breton are among the latest brands to foray into the booming Indian beauty market. Kylie Cosmetics, founded by reality star and influencer Kylie Jenner, enters India...
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30 Apr 2024
--- Billionaire Reinold Geiger is moving to privatize L’Occitane International. The French beauty house’s controlling shareholder L’Occitane Groupe — chaired and directed by majority shareholder Geiger...
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30 Apr 2024
--- Researchers at the independent Norwegian R&D organization SINTEF Ocean are developing technologies that could allow them to convert fish byproducts, in particular skin, into highly sought-after ingredients. These include...
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30 Apr 2024
--- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) makes a €33.9 million (~US$36.3 million) investment via an indirect minority stake in Polish cosmetics company Bielenda. The transaction is handled by its...
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30 Apr 2024
--- With all segments across the personal care industry highlighting sustainability advances, biosurfactants are gaining attention for delivering functionality while meeting brand and consumer demand. Joseph Shieh, global...
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