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To add some sort of structure in their disrupted lives, Croda noted that consumers are turning to beauty routines for a sense of normality.

Croda Presents on Self-care, Wellness, 'Feel-good' Connection and More

Croda recently presented the rise in consumer trends pertaining to self-care and wellness, including the desired "feel-good" effect, sustainable ingredient alternatives, added benefits in sun care.

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Hydrogenator from Sophim

Determined by the votes of 40,000 American consumers in a national survey, this year’s winning products are said to reflect the trends and categories that consumers care about most as they spend more time at home.

Product of The Year USA Announces 2021 Award Winners

Product of The Year USA has announced its 2021 award winners across 41 categories, from personal care to food and beverages.

This 'Read the Label' looks at the ingredients and claims for BYBI’s Clean Hands Moisturizing Antibacterial Spray.

Read the Label: BYBI's Clean Hands Moisturizing Antibacterial Spray

This "Read the Label" looks at the ingredients and claims for BYBI’s Clean Hands Moisturizing Antibacterial Spray. The brand claims that this product is a 65% alcohol, vegan sanitizing spray to moisturize, soothe and calm dry hands while reducing levels of bacteria.

Beiersdorf Launches O.W.N Skin Care, Releases 2021 Forecast

O.W.N uses artificial intelligence and is built around a proprietary algorithm that is able to select the single best unique product offering out of 380,000 formula combinations.

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Data: Organic Cosmetics to Reach $187.4 Million by 2021

The organic cosmetics market is expected to rise at a CAGR of 5.0% between 2021 and 2031.

GoPlay's Lipskit is a makeup tool that lets consumers create any lip color instantly.

[video] GoPlay Cosmetics Promotes Playing with DIY Liquid Lipstick

GoPlay's Lipskit is a makeup tool that allows consumers to create custom liquid lip color in different textures, from matte to glossy, instantly.

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400% Surge in Hair Loss Found in Minority Communities Post-quarantine

Board-certified dermatologists treating patients in Brooklyn and Manhattan recently reported a 400% increase in cases of telogen effluvium in predominantly minority, low-income communities after the COVID-19 shelter-in-place mandate.

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Words from Wiechers: Let's Get Visual

In this installment of our Words from Wiechers series, the authors debate the impact on consumers of strikingly visual fashion advertisements versus cosmetic ads that are text-heavy.

The texturizing powder trend is being marketed and searched for as a product for men.

3 Hair and Skin Trends to Watch

Top trends are seeing a repeat from clarifying skin care to clarifying hair care and even men's hair care products are getting attention.

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OPTE Precision System 'Prints' Skin Coverage, Fades Hyperpigmentation

OPTE Precision System is a skin care innovation designed to instantly target, treat and camouflage consumer-specified hyperpigmented areas on the face while visibly fading them over time.

The State of Human Touch © NIVEA || Photo by Oliver Lassen After extensive studies before and during the pandemic, Nivea found consumers were lacking and needing touch. In response, the company launched Care for Human Touch to bring awareness of skin-touch health benefits through global projects.

Nivea's 'Care for Human Touch' Responds to Isolation, Promotes Skin Touch Benefits

After extensive studies before and during the pandemic, Nivea found consumers were lacking and needing touch. In response, the brand launched Care for Human Touch to bring awareness for skin touch health benefits through global projects.

iLabs has launched a range of concept products, including clinical vitamin concentrates (left) and an alcohol-free antibacterial hand serum (right).

3 Beauty Product Concepts for the Next Normal

iLabs presents a trio of innovations for hand care and unique skin care experiences.

Mintel's key consumer trends are set to impact the global beauty and personal care industry in 2021.

Mintel's 4 Global Beauty Consumer Trends of 2021

"The next evolution of ‘clean’ will be created by marrying ethics with safety to cater to the conscious and careful beauty consumer focused on avoiding undue risk inside and outside the box," said Andrew McDougal, associate director, global beauty and personal care, at Mintel.

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Expert Opinions: Hair Repair and Damage Control

Following are additional insights from industry experts on the current market, opportunities for growth and related technologies regarding simplified textured hair care; vegan and "clean" repair; hair and scalp health; and more.

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Industry Insight: Antibacterial Functionality Enters Hair Care

In this "Industry Insight," Lisa Marie Garcia (LMG), president of innovation, and Roy Joseph, Ph.D., chief scientific officer and vice president of R&D, both of Farouk Systems, discussed changes in the hair care market in light of the pandemic and their company’s antibacterial line. Following is an excerpt adapted from our discussion.

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Editor’s Note: Hair Care Stands Steady

Hair care has withstood the test of COVID-19, and the current issue explores this category from root to tip, including: scalp care and cleansing, protecting/restoring hair's condition, formulating sustainable conditioners, and preservation strategies for textured hair care.

Plant-based protein-digesting enzymes such as bromelain (a pineapple-derived enzyme) have value in the dietary supplements, cosmetic and skin care industries.

Bromelain Market Insight: Increased Demand for Plant-based Enzymes

Transparency Market Research reports that enzyme-based ingredients such as bromelain have seen a rise in demand for cosmetics and dietary supplement needs with their therapeutic properties. The bromelain market is predicted to exceed US $1.1 billion by 2030.