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Year-round sunscreen: a must or a myth?

The advice is ubiquitous: wear sunscreen every single day. But not everyone agrees it’s necessary during the UK's winter months. Cosmetics Business finds out why

Seaweed: the unsung skin barrier hero

As research uncovers more about its secrets in skin barrier repair and protection, seaweed is set for a fresh wave of clinically-backed development

Viral silicone patches are the at-home alternative to Botox

Wrinkle-smoothing patches are trending for being needle-free and cheaper than Botox, and more sustainable than disposable sheet masks

Gen Alpha is the skin care industry’s newest opportunity, and its biggest responsibility

Gen Alpha are even more passionate about skin care than millennials and Gen Z. But education around positive ageing and skin health is sorely needed

Peptides are taking the skin care world by storm in 2024

A new era of advanced peptides is providing gentle yet powerful targeted solutions for a range of skin concerns. And it's supercharging category innovation

Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 skin care trends of 2024 in new report

From the great peptide revival to Gen Alpha's hyper-engagement, this report opens the lid on latest trends to sizzle in skin care

Why tea is brewing up a storm in skin care

Tea may be an ancient ingredient, but its revival in skin care is serving up fresh appeal

Traditional Chinese Medicine offers 'huge potential' for emerging skin care brands

New beauty brands are reclaiming and broadening the appeal of TCM in skin care, beyond a diluted narrative of jade rollers and gua sha

Why Ayurvedic beauty is the new 'clean' beauty

'Clean' beauty is losing its clout with consumers. But clinical grade Ayurvedic beauty is succeeding where the 'clean' movement failed

3 forgotten ingredients set to pack a punch in beauty in 2024

Starring Cassia angustifolia, a botanical that is clinically proven to outperform hyaluronic acid

Why ancient beauty brands are luring Gen Z

An antidote to their tech-heavy, fast-paced lifestyles, centuries-old beauty rituals and remedies are teaching Gen Z how to slow down

Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 'Ancient Beauty' trends of 2024 in new report

Time-honoured remedies, rituals and ingredients from the past are taking the spotlight in beauty. These trends will propel them into the future

Supplements packaging design has turned joyful for this reason

They look as good as consumers want to feel

From bone broth to nut butter, food brands are biting into skin health

The grocery aisles will expand for beauty foods this year, as diets play a bigger role in consumers' skin care routines

'Menowashing' is a concern, but supplement brands are leading the way

Concerns have been raised about opportunistic brands moving into the menopause category, but supplement players are still pushing for better solutions in this underfunded space

The gut health trend tackling skin conditions from within

As consumer understanding of the gut-skin axis grows, the supplement space is buzzing with a host of new launches

Why ready-to-drink beverages are making a splash in beauty

Beauty drinks with benefits will see double digit-growth in the next five years

Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 supplements trends of 2024 in new report

From beauty potions to gut health heroes, these multitask masters are driving the supplements space forward

How the wellness takeover of mass retail is changing the beauty landscape

As mass beauty retailers devote more shelf space to wellness lines, where will this leave beauty brands in 2024?

4 ways beauty brands will use generative AI in 2024

Generative AI will supercharge the beauty sector. Cosmetics Business looks at how brands will use it to benefit their businesses

This beauty trend lets consumers choose their mindset

Brands are going beyond offering self-expression, to helping consumers deliberately create how they want to feel

When luxury is not enough: Enter the new tier of ultra-luxe beauty

As the luxury landscape blurs, premium brands are spotting a golden opportunity for a new level of elite creations for their most discerning clients

How the obsession with longevity is shaping the future of skin care

Anti-ageing skin care is on the brink of change. Longevity scientists are raising the bar with an approach that makes skin biologically younger

Cosmetics Business predicts the top 5 beauty trends of 2024 in new report

From a new tier of ultra-luxe beauty to longevity skin care and more, these trends will make waves in the coming year

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