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According to the Personal Care Products Council, 'Between 1990 and 2022, the [U.S.] personal care products industry generated a trade surplus every year, reaching $2.6 billion in 2022...'

Beauty’s Global Manufacturing Shake-Up: How Tariffs, AI and Consumer Shifts Are Reshaping the Industry

"Increasingly, consumers are weighing needs versus wants when making purchasing decisions and working through what they already have at home..."

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Safety Alert: Sunscreen 'Doping' and Foam Formats Raise Red Flags

Platforms like Amazon provide unmatched reach and convenience for early momentum.

From TikTok to Checkout, Viral Beauty Brands Are Transforming the Market

Driving Beauty Innovation: Accupac’s 2024 Sustainability Report Highlights

Driving Beauty Innovation: Accupac’s 2024 Sustainability Report Highlights

Discover how Accupac is shaping a cleaner, greener future for beauty and personal care. Our 2024 Sustainability Report highlights key milestones, including a Platinum EcoVadis score and bold 2030 goals for sustainable innovation.

Christine Lafforgue, Ph.D., IFSCC Congress President 2025

How IFSCC 2025 Will Make Waves in Cannes — and in Beauty: Interview with Christine Lafforgue, Ph.D., Congress President

The 35th IFSCC Congress, to be held Sept. 15-18, 2025 in Cannes, France, will keep beauty innovators at the forefront of scientific progress in longevity, neuroscience, emotions and more. Here, Christine Lafforgue, Ph.D., congress president, explains.

While stress starts in the mind, it doesn’t stay there. Chronic stress can trigger an overproduction of cortisol—the body’s stress hormone—which compromises the skin barrier, increases inflammation and leads to visible concerns like acne, dullness and premature aging.

Built for Burnout: How Potion Tackles Stress-Smart Skin Care

In an age of overstimulation and chronic stress, people need skin care that keeps up with real life. The founder of Potion Skincare explains how she did just that.

Which brands are likely to become M&A targets in 2025? A new report has some answers.

10 Realities of Beauty M&A in 2025: Sector Overlap, Portfolio Growth, Results-driven and More

Major players like L’Oreal and Unilever are expanding their portfolios through acquisitions of innovative beauty and personal care brands.

Novel biotech ingredients, powered by AI discovery, could reshape the fragrance palette of the future.

3 Ways AI is Reshaping Beauty: from Fragrance to Sun Care

Medical-grade skin care, fine fragrance ingredients and sunscreen usage are being disrupted by new AI-powered platforms.

L'Oreal saw hair and fragrance sales driving growth so far in 2025.

L’Oréal's Growth Accelerates in First-half 2025 Report

Consumer products began recovering in North America, particularly in the makeup segment.

Dubai will play host to thousands of beauty innovators and an awards program recognizing the best of the best.

Beautyworld Middle East Awards DEADLINE: August 6, 2025

Entries are now open until August 6, 2025, with free submission for any beauty brand selling in the Middle East.

The new facility opens at a boom time for K-beauty, particularly sunscreens.

Kolmar Korea Expands with Second US Factory Amid K-beauty Boom

The site's ability to produce locally allows it to avoid certain American import tariffs.

Parsol SLX's film-forming capabilities allow it to defend the hair and skin with high efficiency.

DSM-Firmenich's Parsol SLX Said to Boost Sunscreen Performance by 50%

The technology could potentially allow brands to minimize chemical loads in formulations.

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More Time to Shine: Submission Deadlines Extended for the 2026 C&T Allē Awards

The 2026 C&T Allē Awards just gave innovators more time to shine. Early Bird entries are now due Sept. 15, with final submissions accepted through Oct. 15. Don’t miss your chance to be spotlighted for excellence in beauty innovation.

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Symrise Launches Neo Heliopan 310 UVB Filter for High Absorption, Formulation Flexibility

The ingredient is soluble and compatible with a range of cosmetic ingredients, making it suitable for emulsions, water-resistant formulations and anhydrous systems.