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The intersection of hair health, skinification, sustainability and inclusion are driving significant hair category growth.

7 Keys to the Hair Wellness Boom

From scalp care to exposomal defense to personalized care for textured hair, this red-hot category is set for further innovation.

While anti-aging has been studied extensively, the science and ingredient development in the space has rarely centered people of color. New initiatives are correcting that.

The Era of Cleanical Anti-aging is Here

Eco-friendly methods and modern technology meet in the pro-aging sector as savvy brands and suppliers unite the best of both worlds.

Three out of four consumers expect beauty brands to offer supplements that complement their traditional topical product offerings, such as skin care, hair care and body care.

The Marriage of Beauty & Supplements

A new survey finds that consumers increasingly expect beauty brands to deliver innovative supplements to complement their traditional beauty and wellness routines.

Next Gen packaging: the future with Squeezy Bottles

Next Gen packaging: the future with Squeezy Bottles

Get playful with ICS Squeezy Bottles! Recyclable and available in various shapes, sizes, and PE mixes for optimal “squeeziness”. Upscale with direct silkscreen or hot stamp print. The latest in the stress-busting selfcare packaging trend.

Gone are the days of the quickly antiquating terms “anti-aging” or “natural” serving as enough to draw in a new consumer toward a skin care offering.

5 Skin Care Trends to Watch

From marine-derived ingredients to menopausal care, brands are pushing the envelope on brand innovation.

According to Pinterest, showers are the new baths, generating higher search volume for products such as shower bombs; photo by Leah Kelley at Pexels.

4 Beauty Trends for 2023: Pinterest Predictions

Pinterest notes that Gen Z and millennials are increasingly mixing bright colors with natural hair tones.

From the metaverse to synthetic biology to holistic solutions that address sleep as a beauty need, brands and suppliers have new opportunities to engage beauty and personal care consumers, according to a Mintel trend report.

3 Beauty & Personal Care Trends Shaping 2023

The rise of synthetic biology-derived ingredients, diagnostic tools, holistic care and phygital experiences will shape beauty in the year to come, according to a new report from Mintel.

The global skin care market is poised to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 4.8% between 2022 and 2031, according to a new study from Transparency Market Research, Inc.

Skin Care Outlook 2023

Keeping an eye to the future will drive face and body care growth in the next year and beyond.

Packaging concepts in beauty continue to push the envelope on design and functionality.

Debut Sustainable Packaging for Beauty

The latest batch of sustainable packaging breakthroughs introduced around the world protects formulations while meeting the needs of eco-conscious consumers.

From carbon-capture fragrance materials to microbiome rebalancing to biodegradable technologies, 2022 has featured significant advancements in beauty ingredients.

Next-wave Beauty Ingredients

From exposomal exposures to hand-harvested actives, suppliers are adding new innovations to the palette.

Univar Solutions has launched Brands Concierge, a development service that can take all size clients from concept to formulation launch.

Univar Solutions: Accelerating Brand Development & Growth

A new concierge service helps brands at every stage grow organically and exponentially—from concept to formulation to launch.