The sunscreen category has evolved considerably in recent years. While much regulatory attention has traditionally focused on UV filters and efficacy claims, innovation is increasingly taking place through product design and application formats. Among the formats attracting growing consumer interest are sunsticks and cushion-based sunscreen products. These alternatives to conventional creams and sprays have been...
On April 29, 2026, Indonesia’s Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) issued Regulation No. 8 of 2026 on Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Certification. The new regulation replaces Regulation No. 33 of 2021 and took effect on the day it was promulgated. GMP certificates, GMP aspect fulfillment certificates, and shared facility approvals that were issued...
The European Union has introduced new provisions under Regulation (EU) 2024/2865 that affect how hazardous substances and mixtures are labelled when supplied in very small containers. The changes are part of the ongoing revision of the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) framework and aim to address a long-standing practical challenge: how to communicate hazard information...
Generative AI transforms how people find beauty products online. Beauty brands that fail to update their digital strategies may see their visibility fade. Recent industry data shows that AI draws from online communities,expert reviews,encyclopedias,and top retail sites to build product recommendations.Leaders in the field point out that products with clear badges or certifications receive much...
Indonesia is implementing tougher standards for cosmetics compliance. New halal documentation rules are set to take effect alongside stricter action against unauthorized cosmetics in the marketplace. These two moves send a clear message-adherence to regulations has become compulsory in Indonesia’s cosmetics sector. A recent draft regulation from the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) outlines...
Few ingredients are as widely used in cosmetics as ethanol. It is found in perfumes, deodorants, aftershaves, hair products and many other formulations, where it serves as a solvent, carrier and preservative-supporting ingredient. Despite its long history of use, ethanol has recently become the subject of increased regulatory scrutiny in the European Union. Ongoing discussions...
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,...
