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SEPAWA Congress 2025 live: dsm-firmenich’s senolytic tech to future-proof skin and hair
SEPAWA Congress 2025 live: dsm-firmenich’s senolytic tech to future-proof skin and hair
dsm-firmenich is presenting a series of longevity-inspired innovations targeting cellular aging mechanisms at the ongoing SEPAWA Congress 2025 in Berlin, Germany. The company is diving into the science of cellular senescence and senolytic technologies designed for skin care and hair care.Personal Care Insights speaks with Matthias Gempeler, senior principal scientist at dsm-firmenich, live on the show floor. He tells us how the company’s latest actives approach healthy aging through molecular research.
Age of social media: Generational differences and tech drive beauty trends
Age of social media: Generational differences and tech drive beauty trends
Rapid technological development is causing trends in personal care to shift faster than ever. Digitally savvy younger generations increasingly use social media to guide and rate their skin care purchases, a tool unbeknownst to previous generations. This generational difference in product–consumer relationships pushes beauty formulators to innovate in accordance with age.  Personal Care Insights sits down with experts from Kenvue, Kensing, and Innova Market Insights to discuss how personal care trends differ between generations and how technology drives product innovation and consumer demand.  
Social stigmatization of skin conditions: La Roche-Posay reveals mental toll of eczema and scars
Social stigmatization of skin conditions: La Roche-Posay reveals mental toll of eczema and scars
La Roche-Posay has found that scarring and eczema take a “profound” psychological toll on people. Respondents to the Scars of Life Epidemiological Study reported diminished self-esteem, social stigmatization, and limited personal and social life choices. The dermocosmetic brand surveyed 30,000 adults across 27 countries to investigate how scars and skin conditions are “not just a dermatological issue,” but also a mental health one. Half the world’s population bears at least one scar — a mark left by injury, skin disease, cancer treatment side effects, or sun exposure. 
Trends in collagen peptides & beauty
Trends in collagen peptides & beauty
Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers trust collagen, with half globally picking it as the most effective anti-aging ingredient. Data reveals that Personal Care launches with collagen ingredients are gaining ground and have increased by 15% from July 2020 to June 2025. One in two launches with collagen were in Asia, making it the largest share of NPD.
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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SEPAWA Congress 2025 live: Evonik’s next wave of sustainable beauty ingredients
SEPAWA Congress 2025 live: Evonik’s next wave of sustainable beauty ingredients
At the SEPAWA Congress 2025, Evonik speaks to us about its new innovations centered on performance and sustainability. The company highlighted X50 NeoSyno-Col, which targets skin cells such as fibroblasts for anti-aging treatments, and Dermosoft GPT MB, a multifunctional antimicrobial that protects formulations. It also introduced Isolan DisperPlus, a biodegradable emulsifier for water-in-oil systems that enhances pigment dispersion in decorative cosmetics. Evonik tells us that personal care will continue to focus on sustainability, with growing attention to feedstock origins and upcycling waste.

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Kenvue considers skin health and beauty division sale amid financial decline
Kenvue considers skin health and beauty division sale amid financial decline
Kenvue is reportedly considering selling or spinning off its skin health and beauty unit following sales slumps and damaging health allegations against its pain reliever, Tylenol. Analysts report that the division, despite declining sales, could be valued at US$6–9 billion. The unit includes brands such as Neutrogena, Aveeno, and Clean & Clear. There is reported interest in Neutrogena and Aveeno. 
SEPAWA Congress 2025 live: Clariant unveils laundry ingredient boosting capsule...
SEPAWA Congress 2025 live: Clariant unveils laundry ingredient boosting capsule performance and sustainability
Clariant is showcasing TexCare One Terra, a soil-release polymer for high-concentrate liquid laundry detergents and capsules, at the ongoing SEPAWA Congress 2025, in Berlin, Germany. The launch is the latest addition to Clariant’s TexCare product range. It is effective in formulations with a smaller dose and is energy efficient both for the end-consumer and in the manufacturing process. Its compact size also allows for fewer logistics resources.
How red wine extract in skin care could fight photoaging
How red wine extract in skin care could fight photoaging
Italian researchers have found that red wine extracts may be beneficial in skin care applications to prevent photoaging or oxidative stress caused by blue light exposure. Hydroxycitrate (HCA), a derivative of citric acid, and red wine powder rich in polyphenolic compounds were chosen for the study due to their bioactive properties. The two naturally antioxidant compounds were used in separate creams from an oil-in-water emulsion system. 
SEPAWA Congress 2025 live: Provital targets “glass hair” demand with...
SEPAWA Congress 2025 live: Provital targets “glass hair” demand with bio-intelligent shield
Natural active ingredients manufacturer Provital is showcasing Covertrix, its bio-intelligent shield for personalized hair care, at the SEPAWA Congress 2025, held October 15–17, in Berlin, Germany. Personal Care Insights sits down with Hagen Döring, area sales manager at Provital, to learn how the company’s latest hair care launch taps into the growing trend of “skinified” hair care.
Unilever sells Kate Somerville to Rare Beauty Brands
Unilever sells Kate Somerville to Rare Beauty Brands
Unilever has announced the sale of Kate Somerville to Rare Beauty Brands. The Kate Somerville brand includes skin care, body care, and a clinic in Los Angeles, US.The sale comes after Unilever Prestige conducted an 18-month turnaround effort to stabilize and reposition the brand’s performance. 
World Food Day 2025: FAO calls for increased collaboration to combat global...
World Food Day 2025: FAO calls for increased collaboration to combat global malnutrition

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Today marks World Food Day with the theme “Hand-in-hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.” It also marks the founding of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and is a day to reflect on the links between food and health. “No single solution or actor alone will solve this challenge — but collaboration across health, agriculture, and education sectors can move us closer to a future where healthy food is available and affordable for all,” says Thomas Pesek, Senior Liaison Officer at the FAO Liaison Office for North America.  
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EU lawmakers ease corporate sustainability law sparking...
The European Parliament’s legal committee has agreed to further weaken the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The committee qualified the decision as a way to increase competitiveness in European industries. This is the latest move in a broader campaign to simplify Europe’s green regulations, but it encountered criticism of “gutting” the effectiveness of the law. 
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NY AG cracks down on mercury-laced skin creams targeting...
The New York (NY), US, Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has ordered three companies to immediately stop selling cosmetics that contain unlawful and dangerous levels of mercury. An OAG investigation has revealed that Aleena Cosmetics, Axabee Skincare, and Singhcart have sold dozens of skin care products with mercury concentrations up to 30,000 times greater than the legal limit under state law. 
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Human-derived cosmetics: “Wild West” between innovation and...
A growing wave of cosmetics contain human-derived ingredients, but regulators and dermatologists warn that science and safety are not keeping pace. Exosomes, extracellular vesicles, or cell-conditioned media are microscopic messengers released by human cells. They contain proteins, lipids, and genetic material. In cosmetics, they are marketed as next-generation anti-aging actives said to boost cell renewal and collagen production.

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Cosmetics trendsOct2025

According to Innova Market Insights' Top 10 Beauty Trends 2025, “function over form” ranked #1 on this list, as consumers globally seek long-lasting quality and functionality-driven performance in bea...

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Biotech ingredient boosters Oct 2025

Biotechnical innovation is marching forward, with biotech ingredients showing prominently in new personal care launches. This has been boosted by the popularity of fermentation and cell culture, which can then help to target the effectiveness of the ingredients. Peptides, plant stem cell extracts, and biofermented vitamins are all part of this trend.

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Trends in collagen peptides & beautyOct 2025

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers trust collagen, with half globally picking it as the most effective anti-aging ingredient. Data reveals that Personal Care launches with collagen ingredients are gaining ground and have increased by 15% from July 2020 to June 2025. One in two launches with collagen were in Asia, making it the largest share of NPD.

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SEPAWA Congress 2025 live: Evonik’s next wave of sustainable beauty ingredients

At the SEPAWA Congress 2025, Evonik speaks to us about its new innovations centered on performance and sustainability. The company highlighted X50 NeoSyno-Col, which targets skin cells such as fibroblasts for anti-aging treatments, and Dermosoft GPT MB, a multifunctional antimicrobial that...

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