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Viral silicone patches are the at-home alternative to Botox

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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