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The cosmetics industry hosts more than 200 conferences every year, offering thousands of hours of insights and innovations. But with product development cycles becoming increasingly compressed [...]

In October 2024, the number of patent transactions was over 1,600, marking a significant surge in activity. Notable sectors included telecommunications, semiconductors, and cybersecurity.  [...]

Many conventional beauty products contain up to 80% water, which is largely unnecessary. The water content increases the product’s weight and transportation emissions. These cosmetics will [...]

Cosmetic companies typically harvest ingredients from wild plants or through conventional agriculture, which can lead to overharvesting and depletion of natural resources. This is particularly [...]

The beauty industry produces over 120 billion units of packaging annually, with around 70% ending up in landfills, contributing to long-term environmental damage. This growing plastic waste [...]

The growing demand for sustainable, personalized, and scientifically-backed solutions drives brands to invest in advanced research and technology. One example is Estée [...]

The cosmetic and hair care industry has long relied on traditional formulations and chemical-based solutions to address a variety of hair and skin concerns. Conventional products often contain [...]

With the beauty industry producing up to 120 billion units of packaging annually, much of which is non-recyclable, the environmental impact is significant. While various cosmetic companies have [...]

Popular hair care products often contain harmful chemicals linked to serious health risks amongst females, like uterine fibroids, breast cancer, and early onset of menstruation in young girls. At [...]

Traditional beauty try-ons involved physical makeup testers available at retail stores. Due to the finite availability of tester products, these testers posed hygiene concerns and limited [...]

Beauty and cosmetics supply chains prioritize cost-effectiveness and broad availability of ingredients over environmental impact and ethical considerations. This conventional approach can lead to [...]

In a Nielsen IQ survey, 69% of consumers said sustainability has become more important to them over the last two years, yet 1 in 4 consumers believe companies are not making it easy for them to [...]

Traditional solutions have long focused on treating the skin’s surface with various chemicals to clean, moisturize, and rejuvenate in the skincare industry. While these methods have proven [...]

The current market, dominated by mass-produced products, often fails to meet individual skincare needs, leading to inefficiencies and wastage.  With the rise of advanced technology, [...]

The cosmetic industry faces an ongoing challenge: balancing consumer demand for natural, sustainable ingredients with the need for high-performance products. While synthetic compounds are often [...]

Bioplastics are the ideal alternative to regular plastic. Often derived from renewable resources such as corn, sugarcane, or algae, these biodegradable materials can reduce our reliance on the [...]

According to Fortune Business Insights, the consumers of color represent a significant share in the rapid growth of the global skincare market. Despite this, a study reveals that only 2.04% to [...]

Rapidly evolving consumer preferences and technological advancements are causing a dynamic transformation in the cosmetic industry. A significant shift towards clean beauty, personalized [...]

The success of any company in selecting the right products for a particular market is deeply connected to their grasp of customer needs, desires, and expectations. It is essential to continuously [...]

Skincare products have relied heavily on water as a primary ingredient, not only due to its solvent properties but also for its perceived hydrating benefits.  However, this reliance poses [...]

The cosmetics industry utilizes roughly 120 billion packaging units annually, making it the fourth largest user of plastic packaging. As a result, many renowned brands are leaning towards [...]

According to a survey, 75% of consumers would pay more for personalized beauty products.  The skincare industry is continuously evolving, with solutions ranging from generic, [...]

As consumer demands and preferences become more classified, the era of the “one-size-fits-all” approach to beauty products is coming to an end. Global cosmetic brands like Prose, [...]

The human skin is teeming with a diverse world of microorganisms, collectively known as the microbiome. This invisible ecosystem is crucial in maintaining skin health, influencing everything from [...]

Skyquest expects the market share of waterless cosmetic products to grow to 20 billion USD by 2030.  Waterless products have broken out of South Korean markets and have slowly become popular [...]

As familiar as we are with traditional cosmetic elements such as water, emulsifiers, preservatives, fragrances, colorants, surfactants, and antioxidants, there is a notable shift in ingredients. [...]

Since the news of lurking bans on PFAS, there has been a frenzy across many industries to find suitable alternatives. The cosmetic industry, in particular, has been deeply impacted by this [...]

The global palm oil market size accounted for USD 65.08 billion in 2022, and it is expected to touch around USD 107.53 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2023 to 2032. But, with [...]

AOBiome is researching a beneficial bacteria which is used to treat skin diseases such as acne and psoriasis.  Codex Beauty filed a patent that talks about a natural composition that when [...]

“RoC has a rich history of skincare solutions innovation stemming from its French pharmacy roots. As the first brand to stabilize Retinol, which is one of the top U.S. [...]

Did we tell you about that one photographic film company that made an annual sale of over 10 billion yen in 2010 by selling skincare products? One, which can be very easily overlooked by major [...]