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Cosmetics and the Chemistry of Life
Amino acids—the building blocks of life—are providing interesting new opportunities for beauty product development.
Nov 25th, 2013
Paraben and Formaldehyde Removal, in-cosmetics 2014 Launches, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Late March 2014
Get the latest news from TRI-K Industries, BASF, Merck, Impact Colors and more, as well as in-cosmetics 2014 launches from Croda, Dow, CareSil, Corbion Purac and Momentive.
Mar 25th, 2014
Cocokind has long been a favorite expo company and to see how they are measuring their carbon commitments is another reason to love them.
Innovations in Natural Beauty Unveiled at Natural Products Expo West 2022
“Natural products companies are making real, measurable climate commitments in addition to delivering products that are better for their consumers’ health,” said Jessica Rubino, executive director of content at New Hope Network.
May 16th, 2022
Sustainability, Global Expansion, Sun, Skin and Hair Care, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Late February 2013
A high sustainability ranking for Croda, new facilities in Europe and Asia, ingredient launches from BASF, Sederma, Lucas Meyer, and much more in beauty ingredient news.
Feb 26th, 2013
Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Consumer: Beauty Survey shows that 20% of U.S. male consumers voted “skin care is an important priority for me” as a common reason for purchasing skin care products.
The 2024 US Male Skin Care Agenda
Digital engagement, targeted care, celebrity brands and emerging concerns are reshaping a vibrant category.
Jun 12th, 2024
Good Manufacturing Practices, Launches from in-cosmetics 2014, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Early April 2014
Track the variety of launches from the 2014 in-cosmetics in Hamburg, Germany, as well as news on BASF, Clariant and more.
Apr 8th, 2014
Movement in Innovation, Notes from in-cosmetics Asia, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Early November 2013
Get the latest on the newest innovation centers and production facilities, collaborations and partnerships, and testing developments, as well as launches from Croda, TRI-K, Evonik and many more
Nov 5th, 2013
Contract manufacturers are noticing a shift toward wellness in the beauty space.
INSIDER INSIGHTS: Contract Manufacturing Beauty Trends & Hair Care Trends + Packaging Launches
Wellness and hybrid formulations dominate contract manufacturing space, while scalp care continues to trend in hair care.
Feb 1st, 2024
Skinification and wellness are dominating the skin care and body care ingredient spaces, while sustainability continues to define packaging for beauty.
INSIDER INSIGHTS: Bath & Body Care & Skin Care Ingredients + Packaging Launches
This month we highlight what is trending in these spaces as the industry continues to evolve.
Jan 3rd, 2024
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From Weight Loss to Whole-Person Beauty
As the definition of successful obesity treatment expands, a transformation-care market may emerge across pharma, beauty and consumer health.
Aug 14th, 2026
Trends tend to circulate among the regional beauty centers of Asia Pacific.
Special Report: Decoding Asian Beauty Ideals, Products and Trends
A Mintel briefing recently outlined the individual market realities, emerging innovation trends and growth opportunities in this dynamic beauty market.
Jul 18th, 2018
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How K-Beauty Conquered 2025 Through TikTok Shop and Product Innovation
K-Beauty has captured consumers' attention — and capital. While TikTok has accelerated brand discovery, product innovation has fostered consumer engagement. Here, TikTok's Ajay Salpekar helps us dig into what makes these products so successful.
Dec 22nd, 2025
Sun care ingredients and packaging for beauty share similar trends that are shaping the beauty landscape.
March Insider Insights: Sun Care Ingredients & Trends + Packaging for Beauty Launches
Ingredients for sun care and packaging for beauty share a common trend of multifunctional formulations and products.
Mar 1st, 2024
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Beauty in Two Worlds: K-shaped Strategies to Capture Both Premium and Value Consumers
Across tiers, transparency, multifunctionality, and demonstrable performance are non-negotiable.
Jan 29th, 2026
“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.
Sep 3rd, 2024
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2026 Beauty Preview: from Neuro Skin Aging to Cautious Shoppers
Specialists in ingredients, packaging, marketing and more speak out on what's ahead for the industry.
Nov 3rd, 2025
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