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Coty's La Maison Orveda Spa & Boutique Highlights the Intersection of Luxury & Science-forward Beauty

With the launch of La Maison Orveda on the Upper East Side, the brand will highlight a range of products featuring "cutting-edge science" and "gentle formulas" that work “with your skin, not against it."

Barbara Lavernos, deputy CEO in charge of research, innovation and technology, L’Oréal Groupe, says, “By mobilizing our respective companies’ research, innovation and manufacturing capabilities and expertise, we are building an end-to-end value chain that we believe has tremendous potential to be a game-changer in bio-based ingredients for beauty.”

L’Oréal Boosts Sustainable Biobased Beauty Goals with Abolis Biotechnologies x Evonik Partnership

"We are thrilled to receive this round of funding which will allow us to take the next step in pushing the boundaries of innovation in biotechnology," says Cyrille Pauthenier, CEO of Abolis Biotechnologies.

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[updated] Secrets to Shaping Beauty into Body Care: How Claims, Ingredients and Challenges Translate

What's driving the body care boom? Here, we explore new launches and insights from Anushka Nadkarni, Bentley Labs; Ron Robinson, BeautyStat; Rita Silva, DECIEM; Jean-Christophe Choulot, Caudalíe, and Philip Durocher, Cetaphil U.S., to find out.

Among its activities, the company supports the United Nations' 'Be the Change' movement, aligning its initiatives with key sustainable development goals to drive social, environmental and economic progress.

Jojoba Desert Nabs Fair for Life Certification for 5th Consecutive Time

The certification highlights principles such as corporate social responsibility, human rights protection, fair labor conditions, environmental stewardship and ethical sourcing practices.

Under the new research project, the Estée Lauder Companies seeks to decode the neurological connections between fragrance and emotion to drive fragrance product development, packaging innovation, the development of consumer experiences and marketing claims, and more.

The Estée Lauder Companies' New Research Project to Decode the Scent-Emotion Connection

The Estée Lauder Companies seeks to decode the neurological connections between fragrance and emotion to drive fragrance product development, packaging innovation, the development of consumer experiences and marketing claims, and more.

Founder Tammy Demos, previously of Cosmedix and Osmosis Beauty, notes, “Gen X is my age group. Our skin care journey has led us through the retin A era, vitamin C and then the clean beauty push. Our skin isn’t aging and inflamed from the lack of skin care products but rather the lack of nutrients that provide health.”

Kleos+Klea Launches 'Nutrient-only' Skin Care for Gen X

"I don't believe there's a better solution for skin than what nature provides. When I faced personal skin issues like hyperpigmentation, rosacea and premature aging, nature was the only source that truly healed my skin."

Double-digit growth has been seen for body creams, lotions and cleaners; and consumer spending on prestige body products has increased by 25%. What's going on?

2024's Fastest-growing Skin Care Category Goes Beyond the Face

Body skin care led the category's growth, in part by coopting ingredients and claims associated with facial skin care. Here’s what’s happening in the category and how brands can tap into the growth.

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Legal Briefs: 18 Product Alerts in Europe, J&J Ups Talc Offer $1.1 B, Tattoo Pigment Recall, Coppertone Class Action Dropped

This legal briefing includes 18 product citations in Europe for fragrance allergens/prohibited substances; J&J's raised talc settlement offer; a tattoo pigment recalled for microbe contamination; and a dropped class action against Coppertone.

From Gen Alpha to longevity and (p)rejuvenation to elevated efficacy and obsession-worthy packaging, Beauty Accelerate 2025 will deliver insights from beauty's leading R&D, marketing and innovation voices.

Beauty Accelerate 2025: Future-proofing Beauty [Join the Waitlist!]

Returning to the East Coast, 2025's edition will highlight the technologies, trends and strategies propelling the most innovative brands.

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Bubble's Tell All Juicy Secret Lip Balm & the Accessorization of Beauty: Founder Shai Eisenman Talks Gen Z, Lifestyle & More

"For our community, this is about more than looking and feeling good; it’s about self-expression."

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Western University Scientists Uncover Protein with Next-level DNA Damage Repair Potential

The protein could be introduced into any organism to increase its cellular DNA repair efficiency. Mindy Goldstein, Ph.D., weighs in: "This is the first direct proof of a DNA repair enzyme from [D. radiodurans] that works through a unique mechanism."

'I'm so excited to finally make it official with Cetaphil as the face of their new line!' says the influencer.

Cetaphil x Katie Fang: Gen Z & Gen Alpha Join the Dermocosmetic Movement

By tapping Katie Fang for the exfoliating range launch, Cetaphil is making an overt play for Gen Alpha and Gen Z shoppers; Fang is undoubtedly a favorite influencer for both demographics.

The blend addresses the scalp's sebum composition and ability to retain moisture when exposed to environmental insults such as particulate matter, smoking, and UV radiation.

Monteloeder's Zeropollution Supplement Defends the Scalp from Environmental Stress: New Research

By altering the skin barrier and microflora and boosting reactive oxygen species production, pollution damages scalp cell membranes.

The packaging features a luxurious pottery finish with gold connections that evoke the gold silk sericin.

SK-II's LXP Craftsmanship Series Superpowers its Pitera Tech for Rejuvenated Skin

The highly concentrated Pitera is developed via a condensing process that is said to involve no direct application of heat to preserve the material's key benefits.

By reactivating youth genes that have been 'silenced' during the aging process and exposure to stress, UV and other lifestyle factors, Epicelline imparts a strong anti-aging response by reversing DNA methyllation.

Beiersdorf Hacks the Skin Age Clock with Epicelline-powered Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Epigenetic Serum

By reactivating youth genes that have been "silenced" during the aging process and exposure to stress, UV and other lifestyle factors, Epicelline imparts a strong anti-aging response via a reversal of DNA methylation.

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SymFeel Quat Green®: 100% naturally derived alternative to polyquats

SymFeel Quat Green® delivers well-known efficacy of Polyquaternium-7 and Polyquaternium-10 while embracing sustainability.

FD&C Blue 1 is trending in hair care, gummy supplements, pharma and food, according to Spectra Colors.

Top-trending Colors Across Categories: Insider Insights

“Color trends in marketing and product design, especially those utilizing FDA-approved dyes, shift seasonally to align with consumer expectations and functional performance needs,” explains Alexis Capik, president of Spectra Colors Corp.

“As we get older, there are biological changes that being to happen to our hair,” says Michelle Chavez, vice president of innovation, Accupac/Cobalt Labs. “The scalp gets dehydrated faster, oil glands slow down sebum production and the skin has trouble holding on to moisture, leading to thinner, flatter skin on the scalp. Simultaneously, the length of the hair growth cycle gets shorter, and the follicle diameter gets smaller, resulting in hair thinning and loss.”

Consumers’ Top Hair Care Concerns Point to Brands’ Next Innovation Opportunities

Emerging claims associated with hormonal shifts, aging, styling stressors and more point to growth ahead for hair health brands.