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Researchers develop “designer yeast” as palm oil alternative
Researchers develop “designer yeast” as palm oil alternative
A research team at Goethe University, Germany, has developed a new method to create sustainable oils in cosmetics. The group conducted key research on the production of fatty acids that mimic those found in palm and coconut oil by reprogramming yeast enzymes. Lead researcher Martin Grininger has called for collaboration with an industry partner to amalgamate the science with the market. Meanwhile, a subsequent breakthrough by professor Yongjin Zhou’s research group — in collaboration with Grininger — at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, who successfully manipulated the length of the carbon chain, has provided a lab-made alternative to palm and coconut oil. 
A Patented Breakthrough in Scalp Health — Learn more from the clinical study results
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.
Balchem: Sulphur enters beauty-from-within formulations
Balchem: Sulphur enters beauty-from-within formulations

Jessica Arnaly, senior marketing and business development manager at Balchem Human Nutrition and Health, shares the company’s latest clinical findings on Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) for skin care applications. Balchem’s OptiMSM acts as a sulfur donor by supporting keratin and collagen synthesis, which are critical for skin structure. Arnaly explains how the ingredient works indirectly by enhancing non-cellular processes and reducing oxidative stress, and how sulphur contributes to beauty-from-within.

Personal care industry 2025: Most read stories
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
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.
Personal Care Trends 2024: Trend #1 – Precision in Performance
Personal Care Trends 2024: Trend #1 – Precision in Performance
11 Sep 2024 --- Every year, Innova Market Insights extensively analyzes the global personal care market, searching for the most prominent top trends in the industry. This past year saw multiple new trends come to light, with consumers and brands in a constant feedback loop resulting in large-scale industry shifts. Here, we will highlight the first top trend of 2024, titled “Precision in Performance.”

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THG Beauty “outperforms” Q4 predictions driven by skin care & cosmetics
THG Beauty “outperforms” Q4 predictions driven by skin care & cosmetics
UK-based global e-commerce and digital brands group THG (previously The Hut Group) closed 2025 with “renewed momentum,” according to its latest financial report. The results are bolstered by a standout performance from its Beauty division.
P&G updates kids’ toothpaste packaging after Texas raises fluoride safety...
P&G updates kids’ toothpaste packaging after Texas raises fluoride safety concerns
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has released updated packaging for its Kid’s Crest toothpaste that “clearly depicts the appropriate amount” of toothpaste for children. The change follows an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after he called the product’s toothpaste imagery “misleading.” “When parents are teaching their kids the basic habit of brushing their teeth, they shouldn’t have to worry about deceptive marketing endangering their children,” says Paxton. 
Henkel eyes Olaplex takeover as sales struggles mount
Henkel eyes Olaplex takeover as sales struggles mount
Olaplex has reportedly received a takeover offer from German consumer goods company Henkel. According to Bloomberg News, citing people familiar with the matter, a deal to acquire the hair care brand could come within weeks. However, a final decision has not been made, and talks could still fall through. 
Drunk Elephant goes back to basics with latest campaign
Drunk Elephant goes back to basics with latest campaign
Drunk Elephant is scrapping its strategy geared toward younger consumers and returning to its original ethos of skin care rooted in intentionality, reliability, and simplicity. With the launch of its Please Enjoy Responsibly campaign, Drunk Elephant is emphasising a refined and finetuned approach to skin care with scientifically backed and reliable products. Barbara Calcagni, president of global brands, Drunk Elephant, NARS, and Dr. Dennis Gross Skin Care, mentions the founding principle of simplicity that Drunk Elephant is returning to as  “everything the skin needs, nothing it doesn’t.”
L’Oréal brands turn to Cosmogen for premium mini beauty formats
L’Oréal brands turn to Cosmogen for premium mini beauty formats
L’Oréal Group brands Lancôme, YSL Beauty, Armani Beauty, and Prada Beauty have joined forces with Cosmogen for the development of mini beauty products, designed for travel retail and discovery sets. Cosmogen has provided each brand with a fully customized solution, including design and manufacturing.
New year will see protein innovation, fiber-maxxing trend & healthspan focus...
New year will see protein innovation, fiber-maxxing trend & healthspan focus boom

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Nutrition companies are gearing up for 2026 with new insights on evolving consumer needs shaped by emerging health trends. Over the horizon, protein is expected to take the lead as a top nutrient in product innovations alongside fiber. Consumers are increasingly focused on growing their healthspan while seeking clinically backed ingredients to support their journey.
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US FDA unable to determine PFAS safety in cosmetics due to...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not reached a definitive safety determination for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products, citing “significant uncertainty” due to data gaps. The awaited congressionally mandated report, under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022, has resulted in no federal measures to regulate PFAS in cosmetics. 
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December in review: US FDA sunscreen update, EUDR delay,...
Last month in industry news, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed adding dsm-firmenich’s bemotrizinol as an approved sunscreen ingredient, marking the agency’s first proposed expansion of its sunscreen active ingredient list in two decades. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was officially postponed by another year to December 2026. Meanwhile, the European Commission proposed a “one substance, one assessment” framework to align chemical safety evaluations across the EU. If implemented, cosmetics brands could face earlier regulatory pressure to reformulate ingredients that are flagged as hazardous in other sectors. 
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Personal Care Insights reviews 2025: Regulatory crackdowns,...
This year the personal care industry was defined by regulatory pressures, growing concerns about safety, and an increased awareness of social and environmental responsibility. Calls to ban harmful ingredients like formaldehyde, talc, and mercury intensified. Geopolitical tensions, including tariffs and trade disruptions, challenged supply chains. Social responsibility also came to the forefront, with issues like racial inequality, period poverty, and the hidden costs of ingredient sourcing sparking conversation. Additionally, controversies over kids’ use of skin care highlighted the increasing demand for safe practices in the industry. 

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Collagen innovation uncoveredJan2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that collagen continues to establish itself as the top anti-aging essential, with one in two consumers globally interested in collagen as an anti-aging ingredient. Eu...

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Sustainable skin care wins Jan 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates an increase in sustainable and ethical claims for global Skin Care launches, with an average annual growth of 11% from October 2020 to September 2025. Facial/Neck Moisturizers had the most launches with 27% share, but the fastest increase in sustainability claims was for Facial/Neck Serums.

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Microbiome in focusJan 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates a rapid rise in microbiome claims for Personal Care launches globally, with a 33% annual increase from October 2020 to September 2025. Of these launches, 60% were in Europe. Skin Care was the leading category, but there has been an increase in microbiome claims for other products, such as Shaving and Depilatory products, as well as Hair Treatments.  

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