Cosmo 13 | Global Cosmetic Industry

For 2022, the prestige hair care sector is expected to jump 15% year-over-year, a growth rate that is anticipated to continue through 2024.

The 2022-2024 Hair Care Agenda

Clinical and sustainable innovation, scalp care, and a revamped color sector are driving growth.

Color cosmetic sales have recovered amid more away-from-home activity.

Color Cosmetics’ Rebound

New product, ingredient and packaging innovation is poised to capture resurgent growth.

Symrise Cosmetic Ingredients launches brand accelerator Beauty Activations

Symrise Cosmetic Ingredients North America is delighted to launch a brand accelerator initiative called Beauty Activations – powered by Symrise. The Beauty Activations team strategically partners with beauty brands to activate and elevate their innovation

In the past 24 months, 47% of consumers have purchased sexual wellness products, with another 38% saying that, although they have not purchased sexual wellness products, they intend to do so; photo by KoolShooters from Pexels.

Consumers: Intimate/Sexual Care is Wellness

A new survey uncovers the once-taboo buying habits and curiosities of shoppers.

Emerging research regarding the environment and human health is drastically impacting sun-defense innovation; photo by Ksenia Chernaya for Pexels.

Perspective: Sun Care that Protects People & the Planet

The sustainable sunscreen era poses technical challenges amid ongoing research into human and environmental health.

Over the past 25 years, Evonik has developed a range of ceramide and sphingolipid technologies—including the production of pure skin identical ceramides—with a variety of applications.

Skin and Hair Decoded

Unlock the secret of natural beauty.

Beyond ingredients, many suppliers are now offering digital tools to aid customers on their product innovation journeys.

14 On-trend Beauty Ingredient Innovations

Color matching, sustainable antioxidants, menopausal care, sandalwood anti-aging and more top our latest list of innovations.

Acne is by far the top skin care concern among beauty buyers ages 25 and under.

5 Generational Skin Care Peeves

Consumer concerns are relatively consistent across generational cohorts, with all shoppers seeking a skin care holy grail.

Since the beginning of 2021, consumer discussions on aging skin issues have increased.

5 Emerging Anti-aging Targets

From menopause to climate change, a widening array of aging drivers are being targeted by the beauty and personal care industry.

Sustainability, vegan claims, inclusivity and other key drivers are shaping hair care in 2022.

2022 Hair Care Growth Drivers

Inclusivity, nature-derived ingredient technologies, wellness and other key trends are reshaping this high-innovation category.

Berlin Packaging created the custom design for the DevaCurl portfolio.

2022 Packaging Trends & Launches

Recent packaging launches are designed with sustainability in mind.