The European Parliament has approved revised rules under the Omnibus VI chemicals package, giving cosmetic manufacturers in the EU more time to withdraw products containing carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic (CMR) substances. Beauty brands will have more time to plan reformulations and sell existing stock, with the ban on CMR ingredients still in place. Consumer safety...
The global beauty industry is moving beyond simply selling products in India and is increasingly investing in local production, retail expansion, and support for homegrown businesses. The market is seeing activity across fragrance manufacturing, makeup, skin care, and personal care. International companies are expanding their presence, while newer entrants are introducing imported product ranges. At...
Indonesia has introduced mandatory halal requirements for cosmetics sold in the country, requiring products to carry halal certification or a clear non-halal label. The new rules aim to give consumers greater clarity about the products they use and provide businesses with clear guidelines for compliance. The changes affect ingredient sourcing, manufacturing, product labeling, and ongoing...
The oral care industry is evolving as new technologies, ingredient preferences, and changing consumer tastes shape product development. AI-powered toothbrushes offer real-time imaging and personalized feedback, while sensitivity-friendly formulas and sweet flavors appeal to consumers seeking new oral care experiences. AI Technology Transforms Oral Care AI-powered toothbrushes use built-in cameras and machine learning to identify...
Indonesia’s beauty market is seeing a growing interest in personalized skin care, with technology and long-term skin health taking a bigger role. An AI-powered skin analyzer has been introduced to help consumers understand their skin and find suitable products and routines. Another new initiative brings together skin care, lifestyle, wellness, and diagnostics to support skin...
New EU anti-greenwashing rules are set to change how beauty and personal care companies talk about sustainability. From September 27, national laws implementing the new consumer protection directive will apply across all EU member states. The rules introduce stricter requirements for environmental claims and clearer expectations around evidence and verification. For the beauty industry, this...
Hair care is attracting growing attention as research moves deeper into the biology of healthy hair, new approaches to repairing damage, and potential treatments for hair loss. Recent developments are looking beyond surface-level hair care and focusing on what happens inside the hair follicle and along the hair fiber. Research is pointing to biological factors...
The beauty industry is seeing growing demand for products that deliver several benefits without compromising performance. As budgets tighten and consumers pay closer attention to ingredient lists, brands are looking for ways to offer more with fewer products. Advances in formulation technology are helping make this possible. Clean beauty, skinimalism, and skinification are coming together,...
The US Food and Drug Administration is changing the regulatory status of two sunscreen ingredients in the United States. Aminobenzoic acid, also known as PABA, and trolamine salicylate are being removed from the over-the-counter sunscreen monograph. At the same time, bemotrizinol, or BEMT, has been added as a permitted sunscreen active ingredient. These changes mark...
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...
