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Rise in men’s wellbeing triggers demand for male-specific spa treatments

But more than a third of men think there is a stigma attached to being a spa-goer

NEOM Organics is a wellbeing winner as sales shoot up 84% in a year

The UK brand says product innovation and expansion is key to its ongoing growth strategy
The make-up market has ‘changed dramatically’ admits beauty forecaster NPD

Sales of premium cosmetics continue to be hit negatively as a result of the ongoing pandemic, although some sub-categories are showing signs of recovery

'It's the perfume equivalent to taking the knee': Is it the end of oriental fragrances?

Increasingly, fragrance houses are switching the language they use to describe warm, heady and spicy scents from ‘oriental’ to ‘amber’ in a bid for inclusivity. Cosmetics Business explores the history behind the term and the social factors encouraging this change
The UK’s most searched-for skin care ingredients this year

Skin-intellectuals want to know exactly what’s in their skin care products – but what is the ingredient most popular garnering the most interest?

Evonik joins digital product development disruptor Goldn

Strategic partnership with speciality ingredients giant is said to be a ‘significant milestone’ for San Francisco-based Goldn

Pat McGrath Labs collides with Netflix’s Bridgerton for beauty collaboration

Regency beauty is getting a make-over with Pat McGrath’s new royalty-inspired collection

PFAS crackdown: ECHA supports Germany restrictions on PFHxA

The short-chain PFAS sub-group is increasingly replacing long-chain PFAS in industry, says the EU agency

Boozy for beauty: The skin care benefits of using beer by-products in cosmetics

With next month heralding dry January, consumers are breaking up with booze. But the benefits of beer by-products are something the beauty industry should be embracing. Here, Cosmetics Business finds out how waste materials of the booming craft beer sector can do more than just show us a good time
Is there enough PCR plastic to go around?

When it comes to sustainable packaging options, PCR content is popular among beauty brands and consumers alike. However, surging demand amid ambitious inclusion targets has resulted in a shortage. Cosmetics Business finds out what this means for beauty packaging businesses and brands

Contract manufacturer ANJAC to acquire Canada’s Apollo

The French company says the deal will grow its North America presence and expertise in OTC sunscreen products

Handle with care: Space NK launches beauty recycling scheme

The in-store scheme, in partnership with Handle Recycling, rolls out on 15 January

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Le Bon Marché makes a splash with immersive iceberg installation

Created by Mehmet Ali Uysal, the Su installation is designed to raise awareness of climate change for the luxury Parisian department store's shoppers
Influencers are driving sales of fake beauty products

Influencers are driving sales of fake beauty products

Counterfeit cosmetics has long been a problem for the industry, but social media celebrities are boosting the illicit trade
Azelis builds Asia Pacific presence with acquisition of Thailand's Catalite Co

Azelis builds Asia Pacific presence with acquisition of Thailand's Catalite Co

The Bangkok-based company serves customers across sectors including cosmetics, personal care, home care and intermediate chemicals
Nailed it! Can this plant-based ingredient give you stronger nails?

Nailed it! Can this plant-based ingredient give you stronger nails?

Mibelle Biochemistry discusses how its hair care stalwart KeraGuard can also act as a protective shield for the nails
Shiseido opens new design and creative agency

Shiseido opens new design and creative agency

The Japanese beauty giant's new subsidiary will be responsible for the company's packaging design and shopper retail experience
Ren Clean Skincare names Michelle Brett as CEO

Ren Clean Skincare names Michelle Brett as CEO

Brett replaces Arnaud Meysselle, who leaves the beauty industry to run Jellycat
Earth mothers: The link between women and battling the climate crisis

Earth mothers: The link between women and battling the climate crisis

Women are not only vulnerable to the sting of climate change, but their advancement and employment are integral to fighting environmental damage. S...
Cosmetics Business Trends: The dawn of the 'suntellectual'

Cosmetics Business Trends: The dawn of the 'suntellectual'

Gen Z may already be skintellectuals, but could the rise of the ‘suntellectual’ be the next big skin care story of the decade?
Dakota Fanning, Diana Silvers and Ella Balinska join Clé de Peau Beauté as ambassadors

Dakota Fanning, Diana Silvers and Ella Balinska join Clé de Peau Beauté as ambassadors

The actresses will front the Shiseido-owned brand's line-up of new products throughout 2022 as it celebrates its 40th anniversary
Cosmetics Business showcases the 10 latest beauty launches

Cosmetics Business showcases the 10 latest beauty launches

From light-reflecting foundation to reformulated liquid lipsticks, these are the ten newest beauty products on-shelf this week
A better butter: How to formulate body butters

A better butter: How to formulate body butters

The use of different functional ingredients and techniques can result in very different body butter end products, as Hallstar Beauty's Formulation...
Silver sisters: Grey is hair care's new booming category

Silver sisters: Grey is hair care's new booming category

Following many women embracing their natural hair colour during lockdown, grey has become the shade of the moment
Game on: L’Oréal Men Expert partners with esports brand Fnatic

Game on: L’Oréal Men Expert partners with esports brand Fnatic

Brands will collaborate on a #PrepToPlay docu-series featuring Fnatic’s top gaming talents
The big 23: Which ingredients are facing EU bans?

The big 23: Which ingredients are facing EU bans?

23 new cosmetic ingredients will be prohibited in the EU as of March 2022, as Francesca Santacatterina and Katerina Georgousaki write
Garnier research shows 41% are willing to take shorter showers

Garnier research shows 41% are willing to take shorter showers

The L’Oréal-owned brand is releasing its first No Rinse Conditioner, in response
Chemistry class: What is a fatty acid?

Chemistry class: What is a fatty acid?

Versatile fatty acids are the cornerstone of making soap and other cosmetics, and are lauded for their skin care properties, as John Woodruff, foun...

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The big 23: Which ingredients are facing EU bans?
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