Reusable packaging is becoming an increasingly important part of beauty packaging, particularly for products that need accurate dosing and targeted application. A packaging solution provider based in France has developed a reusable polypropylene (PP) applicator system for single-dose scalp treatment vials. The system combines tubular glass vials with removable and reusable applicators, giving users a...
In the world of cosmetics and personal care products, fragrance is often what defines the consumer experience. Yet behind every pleasant scent lies a complex framework of safety assessments and regulatory oversight. One of the key actors in this landscape is IFRA — the International Fragrance Association. Understanding what IFRA is and why it matters...
Thailand has introduced a new regulatory classification for high-fluoride products used in the oral cavity. On August 18, 2026, the Royal Thai Government Gazette published Ministry of Public Health Notification on Hazardous Drugs No. 37, adding drugs containing 5,000 parts per million (ppm) of fluoride for oral use to the country’s list of hazardous drugs....
Sustainable beauty is moving beyond plant-based claims as brands examine the full lifecycle of ingredients and packaging while making greater use of modern technology. Sustainability credentials are helping beauty and personal care consumers make more informed purchasing decisions. This is supporting the development of adaptable systems, products, formats, and routines that can evolve with consumers...
Selling cosmetic products in Spain requires compliance not only with the European Cosmetics Regulation but also with national packaging and waste rules. Since 1 January 2025, new packaging marking requirements apply in Spain under Royal Decree 1055/2022 on Packaging and Packaging Waste. These rules are particularly relevant for cosmetic manufacturers and brands because most cosmetic...
Peru’s exports of essential oils, cosmetics, and surfactants reached US$89 million during the first seven months of 2026, an increase of 6.8% compared with the same period a year earlier. Natural colorants used in cosmetics brought in US$232 million during the same period, making this category about 2.6 times larger. These figures show the growing...
Men are searching for more forms of personal care than before. Cosmetics, fragrances, skin care, nail care, and hair care are increasingly being connected with self-care, individuality, and wellness. The latest 2026 Men’s Trend Report shows that Gen Z men are driving more than 62% of male monthly searches, with their searches increasing 17% year-over-year....
Record-breaking heatwaves have been seen across the world this summer, driving demand for cooling sunscreens. The company is expanding its sun care range with technologies designed to overcome the limits of conventional cooling cosmetics. A novel non-menthol cooling ingredient, made from multiple botanical extracts, provides an immediate, long-lasting cooling sensation while helping minimize skin irritation....
The personal care industry is paying more attention to biosurfactant innovation as consumers demand gentler and more sustainable solutions. Companies are investing in the category by opening production facilities to expand their global reach and entering partnerships to strengthen surfactant capabilities. One British biosurfactant producer has partnered with a UK household-cleaning formulator to build an...
K-beauty has become a major influence on the European cosmetics market, bringing with it distinctive product concepts, ingredients and marketing language. From “glass skin” and “brightening” to pore care, barrier support and intensive hydration, many of these claims are now familiar to European consumers. But K-beauty is not a separate regulatory category in the European...
