Skin care concepts are increasingly finding their way into oral care. Ingredients and approaches once associated mainly with facial care are now being used to support oral health, the mouth microbiome, and oral mucosa. This newer approach focuses less on eliminating bacteria and more on maintaining balance within the oral environment. At the same time,...
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published its Scientific Advice on Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), providing an updated assessment of the ingredient’s safety when used in cosmetic products. This Scientific Advice is particularly noteworthy because BHA has been among the substances scrutinised in recent years due to concerns about potential endocrine-disrupting properties....
Cosmetic companies are increasingly recognizing that customers want products grounded in solid research, along with honest and open dialogue. Consequently, brands now position inclusive aging at the heart of their messaging. Aging features as a form of human diversity,not a flaw needing correction. Marketing now highlights a broader spectrum of ages, genders, and skin types,...
South Korea plans stronger backing for its K-beauty sector after cosmetics exports surged by nearly 20% in early 2026. Teh government now recognizes beauty product exports as a core pillar of economic strategy. During the first quarter, cosmetics export value climbed to US$3.1 billion.K-beauty labels are seeing momentum in markets like the United States, Europe,...
The European Commission has now published a simplification review of the EU Deforestation Regulation. The stated goal is to reduce administrative burdens while keeping the regulation’s main objective intact, namely reducing the EU’s contribution to global deforestation and forest degradation. The EUDR entered into force in 2023. It requires companies placing commodities such as cocoa,...
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has clarified the regulatory status of Triheptanoin in cosmetics following the ingredient’s approval for pharmaceutical use. In an administrative notice issued on 20 April 2026, the Pharmaceutical Safety and Environmental Health Bureau confirmed that Triheptanoin is now classified as a pharmaceutical ingredient under Japan’s Pharmaceutical and...
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published a preliminary opinion on the safety of acetophenone (CAS No. 98-86-2), opening a new chapter in the ongoing regulatory assessment of this substance within the European cosmetics framework. Although acetophenone is not among the most widely discussed cosmetic ingredients, its recent toxicological classification and...
A global consumer goods company is opening a new fragrance hub in Mumbai, India, to strengthen its presence in the country’s rapidly growing beauty market. The facility will use consumer insights, neuroscience technology, and AI-driven feedback to develop new fragrances. This initiative forms part of a broader strategy focused on increasing the appeal of everyday...
The European Union’s General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), Regulation (EU) 2023/988, represents one of the most significant updates to consumer product safety legislation in recent years. Although the regulation officially became applicable on 13 December 2024, its practical implications continue to evolve, particularly following the publication of new European Commission guidance in November 2025. For...
AI is changing every stage of teh beauty business, from how products are found to how they are developed. Recent collaborations highlight this shift. In Northern Europe, Revieve adn Matas Group have launched AI-driven skin and makeup advisors across Matas and Kicks stores. According to Revieve, these tools have led to virtual try-on conversion...
