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IFRA flags final opportunity to fix Omnibus VI before EU Parliament steps in
IFRA flags final opportunity to fix Omnibus VI before EU Parliament steps in
The Omnibus VI chemicals package is progressing into the European Parliament and toward trilogue negotiations. Cosmetic industry groups say the legislative process has reached a “decisive stage” for resolving long-standing concerns about safety, innovation, and competitiveness. This is the last stage where major amendments are still possible. The European Commission published its Omnibus VI proposal in July 2025 to streamline regulations for chemicals, cosmetics, and fertilizers. Subsequently, the EU Council adopted its position last month, backing strict controls on hazardous substances and tight timelines for reformulating cosmetic products.
The well-being evolution of home care: Performance, fragrance and emotional comfort
The well-being evolution of home care: Performance, fragrance and emotional comfort
Home care is transforming from basic cleaning to a holistic focus on health, well-being, and creating lasting positive sensory experiences. Consumers now demand more from home care fragrances, seeking innovative, long-lasting technologies and scents that contribute to their emotional comfort.Personal Care Insights sits down with experts from Univar Solutions and Givaudan to discuss current trends and future predictions for the home care market in 2026.
Navigating “hormonal chaos”: Bioelements unveils skin care for menopause
Navigating “hormonal chaos”: Bioelements unveils skin care for menopause
Bioelements has launched its Pause + Effect skin care line for women experiencing menopause, addressing skin issues that arise from hormonal changes.Suitable for perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women, the line works to strengthen the skin barrier, restore elasticity, preserve a youthful appearance, and support firmness through multi-level moisture.
Hormonal beauty - Testing what skin reveals with Eurofins C&PC
Hormonal beauty - Testing what skin reveals with Eurofins C&PC
Hormonal transitions profoundly affect skin and emotional wellbeing. As cosmetic science advances, understanding these changes is vital. Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care offers clinical, biological and emotional expertise, empowering brands to create targeted, effective solutions that support women’s skin health and overall confidence throughout key hormonal life stages.

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Tailoring silicone selection for high-performing hair care: Form and function
Tailoring silicone selection for high-performing hair care: Form and function
Silicones are versatile and dependable staples in hair care, backed by strong market data and consumer performance demands.In today’s fast-paced beauty industry, using the right silicones in the right way is key to creating products that deliver results and stand out.Beyond their well-known conditioning benefits, silicones also play a vital role in sensory, shine, restoration of hydrophobicity, color protection, heat protection, overall hair health, and consumer experience, enabling brands to differentiate themselves.This webinar explores how molecular weight, functionalization, delivery format, and formulation parameters influence deposition, and further influence various benefits, emphasizing performance across various hair types and product formats.
Personal care industry 2025: Most read stories
Personal care industry 2025: Most read stories
This year, digital transformation and shifting consumer values reshaped the personal care industry. K-beauty surged onto the global stage, and brands responded to new generations redefining how beauty is created, marketed, and trusted. Suppliers and regulators accelerated innovation amid intensified scrutiny around safety and sustainability. These stories reveal the forces driving change across personal care in 2025. 

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Olive Young reveals K-Beauty trends for 2026
Olive Young reveals K-Beauty trends for 2026
CJ Olive Young has named the pursuit of a “complete self” as the most impactful trend in K-beauty for 2025 and 2026.  South Korea’s leading health and beauty retailer says the wellness trend has become more pronounced around the world. It names the US, UK, and China as major consumer bases that prioritize wellness in their daily lives. Olive Young partially attributes this to the global rise of Korean beauty principles. 
Kimberly-Clark offers free Depend products to combat bladder leak stigma
Kimberly-Clark offers free Depend products to combat bladder leak stigma
Kimberly-Clark Professional is offering complimentary Depend products at Acrisure Stadium, US, home of the National Football League’s Pittsburgh Steelers, to help fans experiencing bladder leaks. Kimberly-Clark tells Personal Care Insights that it hopes that getting a world-renowned sports franchise like the Pittsburgh Steelers to embrace the program is a meaningful step forward in normalizing the conversation around incontinence. 
Hidden cost of mica: Cosmetics industry confronts India’s illegal mining labor
Hidden cost of mica: Cosmetics industry confronts India’s illegal mining labor
Behind the shimmer of cosmetic ingredient mica, beauty companies are inadvertently profiting from poverty and child labor — but they are also leading the change. Illegal mica mining in India is carried out for the ingredients’ use in personal care and other industries.The Forest Conservation Act of 1980 closed 700 mines, making mining illegal. However, driven by a lack of opportunities, illegal mica scavenging became the primary source of income for local families, including children. The work poses risks to workers, such as increased accidents, diseases, and sun exposure.
Unilever scales SASSY campaign: Lifebuoy wins premium makeover
Unilever scales SASSY campaign: Lifebuoy wins premium makeover
Unilever is repositioning its legacy germ-protection soap brand, Lifebuoy, as a skin barrier-protecting, science-backed line. The decision is part of the company’s ongoing Desire At Scale marketing model. The move aims to solidify the brand for future growth by connecting with the newest generation of consumers. According to Unilever, new patented formulas will elevate the brand by moving it beyond basic hygiene and germ management to protecting and strengthening the skin barrier. The company claims the move will command higher consumer value.
US FDA approves libido-boosting pill for postmenopausal women
US FDA approves libido-boosting pill for postmenopausal women
The US FDA has approved Addyi, a pill that boosts female libido, for women postmenopause. Addyi (flibanserin 100 mg) is “the first and only” FDA-approved pill clinically proven to treat low sex drive in women. The pill from Sprout Pharmaceuticals treats Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD), and can now be used by women over the age of 65, as per the US health officials’ approval. 
Treats and trends: Pets join festivities with seasonal flavors and healthy...
Treats and trends: Pets join festivities with seasonal flavors and healthy delights

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The festive season has begun in full swing, and increasingly, pets are joining the dinner tables. With the rising “humanization of pets” trend, Nutrition Insight speaks with ADM to discuss what holiday-style treats are safe for our furry friends and what ingredients can do to help make them healthier. “The safest approach is to choose treats that are formulated specifically for pets,” says Juliana Nogueira, D.V.M, Creation, Design & Development, Pet Nutrition North America. 
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O Positiv suggests women’s wellness industry capitalizes on...
O Positiv has revealed that almost all women (98.6%) cannot correctly identify basic female anatomy and calls on the personal care industry to help close the education gap. The wellness company has released a preview of its The State of the Vagina Report, set to be published in January 2026. The report preview shows that women’s trust, comfort, and knowledge regarding sexual wellness and health are weak. Women not being able to identify their own anatomy becomes less surprising when O Positiv illuminates that 80% say they were never properly taught it. 
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Performance over prestige: Rise in “dupe” demand challenges...
Google and TikTok searches for alternatives to viral luxury products and brands are sharply climbing, according to a new study by Fresha. The surge in demand for “dupes” is driven by tightening economic pressures and the rapid pace of social media trends, which collectively impact consumers’ purchasing decisions. Beauty buyers are prioritizing product performance over premium beauty brand names. “Dupe” culture is when cheaper products offering comparable performance to the originals raise the bar for premium beauty brands to justify their pricing.

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Natural & organic ingredientsDec2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates a +17% average annual growth in Personal Care launches with natural & organic claims. Approximately 58% of these launches took place in Europe. Most of these ...

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Christmas influences in personal care NPD Dec 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates that personal care launches with Christmas and festive-themed influences are gaining ground. Brands are releasing their annual Christmas limited-edition collections, as well as adding festive and comforting scents, sparkles, and nourishing ingredients for the season.

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Home care championsDec 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 16% year-over-year growth in household product launches between October 2023  and September 2025. Europe was the leading region, accounting for one-third of global launches. Air fresheners were the top category, while cotton bud launches are growing rapidly.

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ÄIO: Yeast fermentation as sustainable alternative to cosmetic oils 

Magdalena Koziol, head of cosmetics development at ÄIO, tells us how the company’s technology uses biomass fermentation to create sustainable alternatives to traditional plant- and fossil-based oils. The company uses fermentation rather than agriculture for various cosmetic applications, such as...

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