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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.

Plastic Waste Collected from the Ocean used to create Quality Packaging

Plastic Waste Collected from the Ocean used to create Quality Packaging

Seacliff Beauty exclusively partnered with #Tide to introduce 100% Ocean Plastic Packaging in the beauty industry. Brands can now help clean the ocean and limit the amount of plastic waste using #tide’s premium ocean material.

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.

Among the many benefits consumers seek out of their body care products, ingredients that restore and repair are at the top of the list.

Body Care Ingredient Launches

New launches feature ingredients that aim to enhance the skin.

Interest in color cosmetics took a dive in 2020 due to pandemic-related lockdowns, but regained momentum in 2021.

7 Trends for Color Cosmetics in 2022

Color cosmetics are making a comeback.

Crodarom’s Phytofoam reportedly increased the height of foam by 13% and 61% with SLES and sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, respectively—leading to a denser and creamier foam.

What’s Trending: Beauty Ingredients

Upcycled apple, a unique brand-supplier partnership, and new research for existing technologies top this month’s trends in beauty ingredients.