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...
Refillable cosmetics are moving from a niche sustainability concept toward a more established packaging strategy. Consumers are increasingly interested in reducing packaging waste, while cosmetic manufacturers are exploring refill pouches, replaceable cartridges, reusable containers and in-store refill systems. However, introducing a refill model is not simply a packaging redesign. In the European Union, cosmetic products...
Consumers are paying closer attention to the ingredients in beauty products, with many people checking ingredient lists before making a purchase. Market research shows that six in ten skin care users read INCI lists before buying. Nearly 40% look at ingredient lists for sustainable ingredients. Ingredient-scanning apps can make this information easier to access, but...
On August 19, 2026, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) made the fifth dynamic adjustment to the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients (IECIC), adding four cosmetic ingredients to IECIC List II following completion of the required three-year safety monitoring period and regulatory assessment. The latest adjustment means that the four ingredients are now included in...
Black seed oil has shown potential to improve hair density and reduce hair loss in a 28-day clinical study. The study used a scalp lotion containing 5% of a cold-pressed black seed oil ingredient, which contains 3% thymoquinone and has low free fatty acids. The research involved 22 adults across genders. The findings showed a...
South Korea has revised its cosmetic labeling requirements, introducing a new usage precaution for products containing Benzophenone-3 while easing a warning requirement for shampoos that are designed to be used without immediate rinsing. On August 6, 2026, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued Notice No. 2026-56, amending the Precautions for Use and...
Intimate care products require careful formulation. The safety of an intimate care product is not only about whether each individual ingredient is considered safe. The complete formulation, including its effect on the vaginal microbiome, pH, osmolality and potential irritation, needs to be considered. The vaginal environment is different from other areas of the body, so...
