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France Bans “Forever Chemicals” in Cosmetics

France's ban on the production, import, export, and sale of cosmetics, wax, and textile products containing PFAS came into force on January 1, 2026, under French Law No. 2025-188, part of Article 1 Chapter IV of France's Environmental Code. The ban was adopted February 2025, with Decree 2025-1376 published in December 2025 clarifying concentration thresholds. The move makes France the first EU country to ban PFAS in cosmetics, though the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is currently...

EU Microplastics Regulation: The Global Beauty Impact

Two years on from the European Union's move to restrict intentionally added microplastics in cosmetics, global beauty brands, cosmetic chemists, formulators, and raw material suppliers are investing in compliance. And as reporting and phase-out deadlines approach, pressure is on to adhere to an array of restrictions. EU Microplastics Restriction DeadlinesIn September 2023, the European Commission adopted Regulation (EU) 2023/2055, restricting intentionally added synthetic polymer mi...
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‘Complex’ mechanisms behind collagen peptides for skin health

According to the scientists, from China’s Southeast University, supplementation with collagen peptides significantly increases skin elasticity and hydration while reducing skin roughness, “potentially improving skin ageing via multiple molecular targets and pathways”. Their review, published in the Journal of Future Foods, draws conclusions from a bioinformatics analysis and meta-analysis of existing trials in the field, spanning 1,235 participants.“Mechanistically, collagen peptides mitigate sk...
Premium Beauty News •

Fragrance-only concept store shows big intention, say Boots execs

Boots opened in October its first fragrance-only boutique store in London, UK, following more than two years of development. The store features 400+ luxury and niche scents across almost 200 square metres of retail space, offering shoppers immersive experiences, premium concierge services, luxury gift-wrapping and expert consultations. Products include well-established fine fragrances like Tom Ford Private Blend, Balmain and Hermès as well as founder-led and independent niche brands like Galliva...
Vitafoods Insights •

Jellyfish collagen as a marine biomaterial?

Writing in Applied Food Research, researchers from China and the UK investigated the potential of jellyfish-sourced collagen for food, cosmetic, and biomedical applications amid the steady rise in demand for collagen-based products.The review outlined how marine collagen had gained “significant attention” in recent years, largely due to mammalian collagen being associated with potential health risks and not always being suitable for religious reasons. And within this marine collagen category, th...
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Bridging beauty: What L'Oréal and Estée Lauder look for in startup tie-ups

In Europe alone, there are more than 9,600 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the region’s EUR 104 billion cosmetics and personal care market, according to trade association Cosmetics Europe. And the number of startups is growing, with more than 2,000 beauty startups based in France alone and over 1,000 in the UK.

So, just how important are these startups in the wider, larger beauty market? And how interested are big beauty companies in the ideas and innovations coming out of...
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Value, purpose and "thoughtful consumerism" to shape premium and prestige beauty

Consumer price sensitivity is rising as global economic uncertainties continue, carving out a future of more thoughtful consumerism in beauty and a clear need for brand differentiation, say experts.Key Takeaways:Last year, premium and prestige represented close to half of the entire global beauty industry with a shared retail value of 335.91 billion USD–just behind mass at 343.03 billion USD, according to data analytics firm Euromonitor International. In 2024, premium beauty and personal care pr...
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Industry-led accelerator Breakout Beauty UK looking for the next 'monster' brand

Launched this month and open for applications, the accelerator programme would select a cohort of founders running businesses with £150,000+ turnovers to take through its mentorship curriculum covering brand, retail, finance and business insights from an array of industry experts, including Trinny Woodall, founder of Trinny London, and Mitchell Halliday, founder of Made by Mitchell.

Spearheaded by start-up accelerator Growth Studio, early-stage venture capital firm Venrex and trade organisation...

Nutrition and beauty AI tool hoped to democratise personalised wellness

Revieve, which provides advanced AI-powered solutions to help beauty brands deliver hyper-personalised customer experiences, has partnered with the renowned LA-based cosmetic dermatologist to develop the tool, which provides skincare and wellness recommendations based on smart analysis from a selfie and questionnaire.

The tool – already available via Dr Simon Ourian's website across parts of Europe and due to launch later this year in the US – suggests ingestible and topical products for each use...

'Strong case' for oral vitamins and skin health

Writing in The Microbe, an international team of researchers outlined the regulatory effects of vitamins on skin health, immunity, and disease – specifically, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B12, C, D, and E – and concluded that they showed promise in enhancing overall skin health as well as treating already apparent skin problems.

Speaking to Vitafoods Insights about the research, Dr Barbara Brockway, cosmetics and personal care scientific adviser and owner of Barbara Brockway Consulting, said the autho...

How Harrods Is Holding Strong in Beauty

Almost 200 years after its founding, British department store Harrods is considered iconic in luxury retail. And it continues to innovate in the world of beauty and fragrances, drawing on its decades of experience in customer service and curation.

Established in 1834 in London, UK, the super-premium British department store Harrods offers a plethora of premium goods across food and wine, fashion, jewelry, furniture, fragrances, and beauty out of its flagship Grade II-listed store in the city's Kn...
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Beauty industry welcomes “balanced” EU Chemicals Action Plan

On July 8, 2025, the European Commission presented its European Chemicals Industry Action Plan – a wide-reaching proposal designed to strengthen competitiveness and modernise the sector by addressing “high energy costs, unfair global competition, and weak demand while promoting investment in innovation and sustainability”.

Within the plan, a simplification package – the 6th Omnibus for the Chemicals Industry – aimed to streamline and simplify key EU chemicals legislation: on the classification a...

Inside Europe’s Dominance in Beauty Supplement Innovation

More than one-third of global beauty supplement launches come out of Western Europe, making it the top innovator in the world in terms of new product development. But why is this region thriving?

The beauty category today looks very different from a decade ago. A plethora of ingestibles—dietary supplements, gummies, chews, functional drinks, powders, bars, and more—now sit alongside the creams, lotions, scrubs, and sprays that have long defined beauty. And beauty ingestibles warrant a closer look...
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A “fuzzy agenda”: How can beauty align sustainability and competitiveness?

In December 2019, the European Commission published its European Green Deal – a programme designed to shape Europe into becoming the first climate neutral, circular and clean tech economy in the world by 2050.

Fast forward six years and businesses across the continent were working hard on transitioning to fulfil these goals, but challenges remained. So, how exactly could EU industries, including beauty, make sustainable changes whilst maintaining competitive edge?
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European beauty braces for “regulatory tsunami,” says Cosmetics Europe

This year across Europe, the beauty industry must brace for regulatory change. The European Commission is currently evaluating the existing framework of the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation [1] and will communicate findings at the end of 2026, potentially leading to updates. A revision of the EU Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals [REACH] Regulation [2] is also underway, set to be finalised by the end of this year.

Addressing attendees at the Cosmetics Europe Annu...

Consumer Trends Set to Transform Retail in 2026

Careful spending, entertainment, and wellness are set to define consumer spending next year in Europe, forcing brands to lean into smarter engagement strategies and innovation beyond the shelf.The retail landscape across Europe is evolving–rapidly, weirdly, and spectacularly—shaped by ongoing disruptions, technological advances but also increasingly complex consumer desires. And according to Carla Buzasi, CEO at trend forecasting company WGSN, next year will be transformative for brands and reta...
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Cosmetics Europe: European beauty market hits €104bn in retail sales for 2024

The Cosmetics Europe Annual Report 2024 and Cosmetics Europe Market Performance 2024 Report – both released earlier this month to coincide with the European trade association’s annual conference held in Brussels, Belgium – outlined Europe as a “flagship market” for cosmetics and personal care products.

According to the reports, Europe [1] generated retail sales of EUR 104 billion last year across cosmetics and personal care – up 6.3% on the previous year and just behind the US with its €107bn re...

Beauty Execs Debate AI Integration at Shoptalk Europe

As smart tech becomes the new normal, so too will Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents—programs trained to replace humans—and there are aspects brands and retailers should be closely considering.

This month, BeautyMatter attended Shoptalk Europe 2025 in Barcelona, Spain—one of Europe's largest and key retail events—to find out more about how technology advances are set to shape the future of retail business for beauty, both online and in-store.AI—Search Optimization and Shopping“I'm personally a b...
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Rituals CEO on Mind Oasis expansion: “We're building a wellbeing movement”

Rituals Cosmetics’ Mind Oasis – a dedicated mind spa space offering a range of multi-sensorial experiences like brain massages, hydro massages and guided meditations and breathwork – was initially launched in 2021 at the brand’s flagship megastore The House of Rituals in Amsterdam. Mind Oasis was designed to calm busy shoppers and offer an experience beyond traditional beauty retail.

During a keynote presentation at Shoptalk Europe 2025, held in early June in Barcelona, Spain, Raymond Cloosterma...

Ginsenosides for circadian rhythm skin disorders: Potential benefits and research needs

Researchers from the Republic of Korea investigated the therapeutical potential of ginsenosides –bioactive compounds found in the roots of ginseng – in targeting circadian rhythm-based skin disorders including ageing, compromised skin barrier, and hyperpigmentation.

Their review, published in the Journal of Ginseng Research, looked at the potential role of ginsenosides in improving skin health and promoting recovery from dermatological concerns, as well as their possible influence on circadian rh...

Europe Beauty Retail Trends 2025 in AI, Technology, Tariffs, Social Media, and Consumers

In 2025, European retail is defined by disruption, tech shifts, and increasingly complex consumer desires. Beauty brands and retailers need to adapt—fast and smart. Across Europe, the last five years post-COVID have been transformative, shifting the economy, how businesses operate, and how consumers think.

In 2025, consumers are living in a state of permacrisis, businesses have been forced into huge U-turn changes, and shopping patterns and behaviors are more complex than ever.But despite all th...
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“Our vision is to hit EUR 1 billion in sales,” says Weleda CEO Tina Müller

Speaking to Premium Beauty News at Shoptalk Europe 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, last week, Tina Müller said the vision was to eventually reach sales of EUR 1 billion, starting with EUR 800 million by 2030.

The CEO told attendees earlier on stage during her keynote fireside chat: “This brand deserves to be a EUR 1 billion brand because it is so purposeful and the quality is so high. (...) There is so much potential for this company; this brand. There is a journey to go on and I love transformative j...

Scientists urge industry investment in advanced gut-skin axis research

Writing in The Microbe, researchers from Colombia conducted a systematic review investigating the relationship between skin and gut microbiota dysbiosis and inflammatory skin diseases, exploring how prebiotics and probiotics could be used to improve microbial balance and reduce skin inflammation.

Existing research, they said, showed the microbiota – both cutaneous and intestinal commnuities – as “essential” for maintaining homeostasis, modulating the immune system, and defending against external...

Health tech startup connects gut microbiome to PMS relief

Bootstrapped startup Pinkmatter is building out business and finalising its tech platform to offer ultra-personalised supplement blends for women, based on gut microbiome analysis and symptom tracking.

Founded in December 2024 by biotech scientist Roma Vishwanath-Deutsch and backed by a scientific advisory board of physician, food, women's health, and gut microbiome experts, Pinkmatter is mid-pilot run on its first trio supplement pack, designed to be taken daily by women experiencing mild-to-mod...
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Data-driven beauty: Challenges remain in supply chain integration and innovation

As data capture and analysis continued to boom worldwide, the beauty industry was now looking to pivot around data further upstream, to help ingredient cataloguing, trend tracking and new product development. But what sort of hurdles faced industry when innovating around data? And was data really the future for beauty supply chains globally?

Speaking at last month’s in-cosmetics 2025 tradeshow in Amsterdam, a panel of industry experts weighed in.
“One of the things we need to be very mindful of...
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Knowledge is power: The trend set to 'redefine' beauty in 2025

This year – 2025 – was a “year of empowerment” in beauty, according to Andrew McDougall, director of beauty and personal care research at Mintel, who said beauty consumers today wanted to “build their own knowledge” in this fast-moving and innovative category.

Addressing attendees at last month’s in-cosmetics 2025 tradeshow in Amsterdam, McDougall said the ’my knowledge is power’ Mintel trend was set to significantly shape the beauty market this year, and it was all about how consumers saw, crea...
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Regulatory Shifts Set to Morph China's Beauty Market

China is enforcing stricter cosmetic safety and risk regulations this year as part of a phased approach towards market standardization, and it's a move set to shake up business significantly, said an expert.China's beauty market had already faced “growing pains” in the wake of the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), issued on January 1, 2021, as “the first comprehensive and systematic overarching law in the Chinese cosmetics industry in over 30 years,” said Chris Wang, Sen...
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'Breakthrough' Bacteria Boost: L'Oréal Files Patent on Crystallized Live Probiotic Anti-aging Skin Care Formula

International beauty giant L'Oréal has developed a topical skin care formulation containing a crystallized live probiotic to reverse signs of skin aging via microbiome modulation – an exciting and notable advancement in skin care, experts say.Recently published, the international patent was initially filed just eight months after L'Oréal's 2023 acquisition of Denmark-based probiotic and microbiome research firm Lactobio.L'Oréal wrote in the patent that the formulation incorporating live probioti...
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Eyes on beauty: European hair, skin, and nail supplements experience ‘remarkable’ growth

Over the past five years, European product launches in hair, skin, and nail supplements grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24%, making it the fastest-growing supplement subcategory* in the region – just behind women's specialty supplements, according to Innova.And “skin health” placed fourth in the top five supplement positionings across Europe, ahead of bone health and behind immune health, brain-mood health, and energy and stamina.Solène Limongi, market analyst at Innova, describe...
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Menopause product claims ‘must stay evidence-based and ethical’

An estimated 13 million women in the UK – one-third of the region’s female population – are currently perimenopausal or menopausal, according to the charity Wellbeing of Women.Despite regulations in place for nutrition and/or health claims and clear legislation around food information to consumers, the UK remains awash with questionable product and marketing claims relating to menopause across functional foods, beverages and supplements, according to Claire Baseley, a freelance industry nutritio...
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Eggshell membrane: A safe, sustainable nutraceutical for skincare?

Eggshell membrane has been “gaining recognition as a promising functional ingredient in the field of skin health” for some time, according to a team based in the Republic of Korea. But while animal studies have produced promising results, human trials have largely focused on hair, nails, and basic skin hydration.They decided to conduct a human trial investigating the effects of oral supplementation with eggshell membrane on skin health, publishing findings in the Journal of Functional Foods.The...
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Trends in the USA: A spotlight on the world's biggest fragrance market

This year, the worldwide fragrance market was set to generate revenues of EUR 54.6 billion (USD 62.11 billion), according to Statista, with a 3.31% CAGR growth predicted over the next five years (2025-2030). The US held the lion’s share of the global fragrance market, forecast to pull in revenues of EUR 7.9 billion (USD 9 billion) in 2025.
So, what trends were shaping the world’s biggest fragrance market? And how were brands tapping into opportunities in this space?
Jennifer Stansbury, co-founde...
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Plant power: Could polyphenols offer oral photoprotection?

A Cochrane review investigated the potential role for dietary supplements, mainly polyphenols and vitamins in oral bioactive form, in the prevention and/or treatment of field cancerisation and actinic keratoses – chronic, recurrent precancerous lesions primarily induced by long-term sun exposure.The researchers, based in Spain and Italy, concluded that polyphenols held promise for photoprotection.“We conclude that the reviewed studies support the potential efficacy profile of polyphenols in the...
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'Complete reshuffle': Beauty ingredients competition fierce in 2025

According to market research firm Kline + Company, the global beauty ingredients market – made up of commodities, specialty ingredients and active ingredients – was now worth just over EUR 26 billion or just under USD 30 billion. Specialties still made up the bulk of beauty ingredients, at around EUR 18.5 billion (USD 21 billion), according to the firm, with commodities representing 20-30% and actives 10%.
But it was a market that had evolved significantly over the past five years, according to...
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Unlocking the Potential of Marine Ingredients for Sustainable Cosmetics

New multistakeholder value chains must be established if beauty wants to bolster successful and large-scale advances in marine cosmetics—an exciting area for innovation, efficacy, and sustainability.The EU blue economy is vast, generating a turnover of $682 billion (€624 billion) in 2021, up 21% from 2020, with $83.4 billion (€76.4 billion) registered as gross profit, according to Eurostat data. And the sector, encompassing all economic activities based on or related to the ocean, seas, and coas...
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The dermocosmetics boom: Misinformation still a 'big issue' for industry

Addressing attendees at this year’s in-cosmetics 2025 tradeshow in Amsterdam earlier this month, a panel of medicine, dermatology and science experts sat down to brainstorm dermocosmetics. And one of the biggest focuses, according to the panel, was the need to invest more heavily in science and education.
“You see a lot of misinformation, and that’s a big issue, especially in the aesthetic cosmetic industry,” said Carine Blondin, head of dermocosmetics at Swiss aesthetic medicine specialist Teox...
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Shatavari shows promise for muscle strength in post-menopausal women

Daily supplementation of 1g shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) enhanced muscle strength, improved contractility of muscle fibres, and enhanced training load in post-menopausal women during eight weeks of resistance training, according to a clinical trial.“These novel observations strongly support the notion that shatavari supplementation promotes neuromuscular fatigue resistance,” the UK-based researchers wrote in the journal Frontiers.Speaking to Vitafoods Insights, Dr Vivien Rolfe, herbal science...
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AI could have 'transformative role' in collagen valorisation

Writing in Green Analytical Chemistry, a team of scientists from Malaysia and India investigated how AI could be used to improve collagen processing, considering efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.Their review specifically explored how AI could be used to optimise collagen extraction – notably from waste streams – by enhancing efficiency, yield, and quality, while reducing energy consumption and waste generation.“While AI has transformed many industries, its application in collagen extra...
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Fresh but familiar: 'Renovation' still key for beauty in 2025

Last year, the global beauty and personal care market hit EUR 523 billion (USD 593 billion) – up 7% on the previous year in real terms and up 2.9% with inflation stripped away, according to Euromonitor International. Within this, Western Europe generated EUR 105 billion (USD 119 billion), up 6% on 2023, with the top five markets Germany, UK, France, Italy and Spain generating 73% of total sales for the region.
Looking ahead, the market research firm said CAGR [1] growth between 2024-2029 for glo...

France Bans “Forever Chemicals” in Cosmetics

France's ban on the production, import, export, and sale of cosmetics, wax, and textile products containing PFAS came into force on January 1, 2026, under French Law No. 2025-188, part of Article 1 Chapter IV of France's Environmental Code. The ban was adopted February 2025, with Decree 2025-1376 published in December 2025 clarifying concentration thresholds. The move makes France the first EU country to ban PFAS in cosmetics, though the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is currently...

EU Microplastics Regulation: The Global Beauty Impact

Two years on from the European Union's move to restrict intentionally added microplastics in cosmetics, global beauty brands, cosmetic chemists, formulators, and raw material suppliers are investing in compliance. And as reporting and phase-out deadlines approach, pressure is on to adhere to an array of restrictions. EU Microplastics Restriction DeadlinesIn September 2023, the European Commission adopted Regulation (EU) 2023/2055, restricting intentionally added synthetic polymer mi...
Vitafoods Insights •

‘Complex’ mechanisms behind collagen peptides for skin health

According to the scientists, from China’s Southeast University, supplementation with collagen peptides significantly increases skin elasticity and hydration while reducing skin roughness, “potentially improving skin ageing via multiple molecular targets and pathways”. Their review, published in the Journal of Future Foods, draws conclusions from a bioinformatics analysis and meta-analysis of existing trials in the field, spanning 1,235 participants.“Mechanistically, collagen peptides mitigate sk...
Premium Beauty News •

Fragrance-only concept store shows big intention, say Boots execs

Boots opened in October its first fragrance-only boutique store in London, UK, following more than two years of development. The store features 400+ luxury and niche scents across almost 200 square metres of retail space, offering shoppers immersive experiences, premium concierge services, luxury gift-wrapping and expert consultations. Products include well-established fine fragrances like Tom Ford Private Blend, Balmain and Hermès as well as founder-led and independent niche brands like Galliva...
Vitafoods Insights •

Jellyfish collagen as a marine biomaterial?

Writing in Applied Food Research, researchers from China and the UK investigated the potential of jellyfish-sourced collagen for food, cosmetic, and biomedical applications amid the steady rise in demand for collagen-based products.The review outlined how marine collagen had gained “significant attention” in recent years, largely due to mammalian collagen being associated with potential health risks and not always being suitable for religious reasons. And within this marine collagen category, th...
Premium Beauty News •

Bridging beauty: What L'Oréal and Estée Lauder look for in startup tie-ups

In Europe alone, there are more than 9,600 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the region’s EUR 104 billion cosmetics and personal care market, according to trade association Cosmetics Europe. And the number of startups is growing, with more than 2,000 beauty startups based in France alone and over 1,000 in the UK.

So, just how important are these startups in the wider, larger beauty market? And how interested are big beauty companies in the ideas and innovations coming out of...
COSMOPROF •

Value, purpose and "thoughtful consumerism" to shape premium and prestige beauty

Consumer price sensitivity is rising as global economic uncertainties continue, carving out a future of more thoughtful consumerism in beauty and a clear need for brand differentiation, say experts.Key Takeaways:Last year, premium and prestige represented close to half of the entire global beauty industry with a shared retail value of 335.91 billion USD–just behind mass at 343.03 billion USD, according to data analytics firm Euromonitor International. In 2024, premium beauty and personal care pr...
Premium Beauty News •

Industry-led accelerator Breakout Beauty UK looking for the next 'monster' brand

Launched this month and open for applications, the accelerator programme would select a cohort of founders running businesses with £150,000+ turnovers to take through its mentorship curriculum covering brand, retail, finance and business insights from an array of industry experts, including Trinny Woodall, founder of Trinny London, and Mitchell Halliday, founder of Made by Mitchell.

Spearheaded by start-up accelerator Growth Studio, early-stage venture capital firm Venrex and trade organisation...

Nutrition and beauty AI tool hoped to democratise personalised wellness

Revieve, which provides advanced AI-powered solutions to help beauty brands deliver hyper-personalised customer experiences, has partnered with the renowned LA-based cosmetic dermatologist to develop the tool, which provides skincare and wellness recommendations based on smart analysis from a selfie and questionnaire.

The tool – already available via Dr Simon Ourian's website across parts of Europe and due to launch later this year in the US – suggests ingestible and topical products for each use...

'Strong case' for oral vitamins and skin health

Writing in The Microbe, an international team of researchers outlined the regulatory effects of vitamins on skin health, immunity, and disease – specifically, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B12, C, D, and E – and concluded that they showed promise in enhancing overall skin health as well as treating already apparent skin problems.

Speaking to Vitafoods Insights about the research, Dr Barbara Brockway, cosmetics and personal care scientific adviser and owner of Barbara Brockway Consulting, said the autho...

The science behind shilajit – one of 2025's 'trendiest' supplements

According to The Vitamin Shoppe's Health and Wellness Trend Report 2025, first-quarter sales of shilajit were up by more than 40% this year – driven by social media attention, a spate of new product launches, and renewed consumer interest in the ingredient.

Shilajit, a resin-like substance believed to be formed from the natural decomposition of plants and minerals in mountainous regions like the Himalayas, is a traditional herbal medicine. It contains high concentrations of the antioxidant fulvic...

How Harrods Is Holding Strong in Beauty

Almost 200 years after its founding, British department store Harrods is considered iconic in luxury retail. And it continues to innovate in the world of beauty and fragrances, drawing on its decades of experience in customer service and curation.

Established in 1834 in London, UK, the super-premium British department store Harrods offers a plethora of premium goods across food and wine, fashion, jewelry, furniture, fragrances, and beauty out of its flagship Grade II-listed store in the city's Kn...
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Beauty industry welcomes “balanced” EU Chemicals Action Plan

On July 8, 2025, the European Commission presented its European Chemicals Industry Action Plan – a wide-reaching proposal designed to strengthen competitiveness and modernise the sector by addressing “high energy costs, unfair global competition, and weak demand while promoting investment in innovation and sustainability”.

Within the plan, a simplification package – the 6th Omnibus for the Chemicals Industry – aimed to streamline and simplify key EU chemicals legislation: on the classification a...

Inside Europe’s Dominance in Beauty Supplement Innovation

More than one-third of global beauty supplement launches come out of Western Europe, making it the top innovator in the world in terms of new product development. But why is this region thriving?

The beauty category today looks very different from a decade ago. A plethora of ingestibles—dietary supplements, gummies, chews, functional drinks, powders, bars, and more—now sit alongside the creams, lotions, scrubs, and sprays that have long defined beauty. And beauty ingestibles warrant a closer look...
Premium Beauty News •

A “fuzzy agenda”: How can beauty align sustainability and competitiveness?

In December 2019, the European Commission published its European Green Deal – a programme designed to shape Europe into becoming the first climate neutral, circular and clean tech economy in the world by 2050.

Fast forward six years and businesses across the continent were working hard on transitioning to fulfil these goals, but challenges remained. So, how exactly could EU industries, including beauty, make sustainable changes whilst maintaining competitive edge?
Premium Beauty News •

European beauty braces for “regulatory tsunami,” says Cosmetics Europe

This year across Europe, the beauty industry must brace for regulatory change. The European Commission is currently evaluating the existing framework of the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation [1] and will communicate findings at the end of 2026, potentially leading to updates. A revision of the EU Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals [REACH] Regulation [2] is also underway, set to be finalised by the end of this year.

Addressing attendees at the Cosmetics Europe Annu...

Consumer Trends Set to Transform Retail in 2026

Careful spending, entertainment, and wellness are set to define consumer spending next year in Europe, forcing brands to lean into smarter engagement strategies and innovation beyond the shelf.The retail landscape across Europe is evolving–rapidly, weirdly, and spectacularly—shaped by ongoing disruptions, technological advances but also increasingly complex consumer desires. And according to Carla Buzasi, CEO at trend forecasting company WGSN, next year will be transformative for brands and reta...
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