Debut targets “Ozempic face” with AI-engineered elastin-boosting active
Debut has launched an ingredient targeting cellular aging, to address the demand for procedure-like results at home and help fight the skin effects of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic or Wegovy. The active ingredient, DermCeutical Elastin Deep Lift (EDL), targets premature, sudden-onset skin laxity caused by GLP-1 drugs. Personal Care Insights speaks with Joshua Britton, PhD, founder and CEO of Debut, about the product’s functions, industry applications, and efficacy.Active Concepts reframes hair care around longevity with “hairspan” ingredient launch
Active Concepts has released a longevity ingredient targeting “hairspan,” a term that describes the biological foundation that supports hair’s vitality. The personal care ingredients company is reframing hair care as a wellness ritual. AC ExoRoot supports the time hair stays healthy and resilient. Active Concepts outlines that hair has become a visible biomarker of internal balance and long-term health rather than a surface-level concern. The new ingredient aims to offer more than growth claims and instead “finally gives brands something meaningful to say beyond them.” A Patented Breakthrough in Scalp Health — Learn more from the clinical study results
Purakan™ is a patented breakthrough in natural scalp care, proven to outperform market leaders on pruritus, dandruff, itching, and flaking. It replaces synthetic options like ZPT and piroctone olamine. Clinical studies show 89.7% of participants experienced reduced dandruff and itching within just seven days.This technical paper is brought to you by Mane Kancor.IFF and Chemist Confessions: Bringing osmolytes to the forefront
Osmolytes have well-documented skin benefits, yet only a small fraction of new skin care launches feature them. IFF and Chemist Confessions explore why these powerful ingredients remain under the radar, despite their proven effectiveness. Find out why the companies took an educational approach in their recent influencer campaign, in contrast to typical product promotion.
Personal care industry 2025: Most read stories
This year, digital transformation and shifting consumer values reshaped the personal care industry. K-beauty surged onto the global stage, and brands responded to new generations redefining how beauty is created, marketed, and trusted. Suppliers and regulators accelerated innovation amid intensified scrutiny around safety and sustainability. These stories reveal the forces driving change across personal care in 2025. Weekly Roundup: SpongeBob collabs with Lush, Revolution Beauty and Gillette team up with Epic Games’ Fortnite
02 Jun 2023 --- This week, beauty and personal care brands announced new tie-ups in moves to boost engagement with young audiences. Lush, Nickelodeon and Paramount Consumer Products collaborated on a new range of SpongeBob-inspired shower products. Epic Games made its foray into the beauty space with a limited-edition Revolution Beauty launch. Meanwhile, Croda linked up with UK universities to develop novel biobased and biodegradable polymers for liquid polymer formulations.Settings
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