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8 Trends in Beauty: Vampire Cosmetics, Ceramides, Rosemary and More
Raldh Cosmetics "Vampire" line, Moira Cosmetics, ceramide serum, rosemary shampoo and more made our latest Consumer Pulse social media report on top trends on Google, Exploding Topics and TikTok.
Consumers/Market
Illuminating, Glowing Skin and Deep Oiling for Hair: Google and TikTok Trends
Literature/Data
Exploring Daily Facial Massage at IFSCC 2023
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Companies
Conagen Announces Joint Development with Sumitomo Chemical of Hydroxystyrene and Poly p-hydroxystyrene
The collaboration aims to create a platform that enables the production of sustainable chemicals to replace petrochemicals in an extended range of many applications.
Event Coverage
Micro Powders, Inc. to Showcase Latest Natural Products at CASCC Suppliers' Day
Celscrub 20 is a biodegradable 20 mesh transitional scrub based on microcrystalline cellulose. This scrub gently exfoliates then disappears.
Hair Care
Remediating Hair Damage Through Hair Care Formulation Architectures
This article explores technologies and formulations to remediate various types of hair damage. Examples include hair bonding technologies, sulfate-free shampoos, repair conditioners and leave-in treatments; in vitro efficacy tests also are described.
Sponsored
Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for Effective Personal Care Bioactives
With our Responsibly Active program, BASF is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable personal care solutions. Our bioactive Nephoria®, is an example of our dedication to creating ingredients that are beneficial for people and environment.
Efficacy
How Dissolving HA Microneedles Change Before/After Application
Dissolvable microneedles have gained popularity to overcome the skin barrier and deliver actives. Here, SEM was used to evaluate changes that occur to microneedles upon application. The results could provide claims and regulatory classification insights.
Magazine
Formulas, New Ingredients/Safety, South Korean Standards, India Rules 2020 and More
This article provides regulatory updates primarily in China and India, as well as Thailand and South Korea. Topics include formula submissions, new ingredients/safety, Korean standards, India cosmetics rules and more.
Magazine
Lessons in Labeling from Gefilte Fish
This article discusses manufacturing and expiration date regulations that should be incorporated into the cosmetics industry. The ideas for these regulations are inspired by a jar of gefilte fish eaten by the author.
Consumers/Market
Expert Opinions on Wellness and Femcare: Beyond Basic, Hydrating, Holistic, Healthier and Sustainable
Beyond intimate care and sexual wellness, the combined effects of growing female empowerment, “down-there” de-stigmatization and self-care awareness have contributed to the growing recognition that wellness is a multidimensional whole.
Consumers/Market
Dynamics and Trends in the Female Intimate Care and Wellness Market
A natural extension of self-care, female intimate care been enlightened by changing consumer attitudes, body positivity and more. Mariia Tarakanova, marketing director of Reckitt’s Intimate Wellness U.S. Market, explains in this exclusive interview.
Consumers/Market
Creative Awakening for Female Intimate Care
Women’s intimate care has been a “sleeper” category for decades but recently, this private part of the industry has become a more public discussion. We hope our latest issue awakens your creative energy to inspire new products for this sector and others.
Skin Care
The Vaginal Microbiome and Female Health – Formulating Considerations
The vaginal microbiome (VMB) influences female health and is affected by intrinsic and extrinsic factors throughout a woman’s lifespan, described here. When formulating vaginal area care products, it is important to consider these factors and the VMB.