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Bidders circle Boots amid rumored US$10B offload

Sycamore Partners is reportedly considering selling UK pharmacy and beauty chain Boots for US$10 billion, one year after acquiring it. The move would replace the private equity firm’s previous plan to float Boots on the London Stock Exchange via an initial public offering (IPO). Sycamore originally took control of Boots in 2025 when it acquired the parent company, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), in a US$23.7 billion takeover. After Sycamore broke WBA into five separate operating businesses, Boots now functions as a standalone asset that can be sold for a premium, and multiple bidders are lined up in agreement.
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Anti-aging makeover: Inside preventative skin care’s “healthy aging” pivot
Beauty companies are increasingly aware that consumers expect scientific credibility and honest, transparent communication, causing inclusive aging to become central to brand positioning. Aging is now represented as a source of diversity rather than a condition to be corrected. As a result, brands are showcasing a wider range of age groups, genders, skin types, and life stages in their marketing — ensuring that “healthy aging” is not limited to a narrow demographic. 
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Human cervix chip model advances personal care research without animal testing
The world’s first cervix organ-on-chip model has been developed, enabling the real-time monitoring of cervicovaginal cell responses. This breakthrough could be used to test or develop new intimate care products in the future.
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Introducing Sisterna® EZ Base: An all-in-one emulsifying blend to accelerate oil-in-water emulsion product development
Sisterna® introduces EZ Base, an all-in-one emulsifying blend designed to accelerate oil-in-water formulation development in fast-growing personal care market. By simplifying ingredient selection, reducing processing complexity, and enabling versatile texture creation, it helps formulators bring stable, high-performing products to market faster while meeting modern clean-beauty expectations and regulatory requirements today.

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NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026: Givaudan highlights PrimalHyal 300 for skin repair

Kacey Brides, marketing manager for North America at Givaudan, told us about PrimalHyal 300 at Suppliers’ Day. She explained how it differs from traditional hyaluronic acid, offering enhanced hydration, better penetration, and targeted benefits for sensitive or aging skin. She also shared the consumer trends and market demands that drove its development, such as post-procedure care.

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NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 review: Multifunctional actives and sustainable beauty shine
At NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 in New York, US, personal care innovation focused on sustainability, multifunctionality, and biotech-driven actives. Companies highlighted natural, upcycled, and bio-based ingredients. AI-assisted formulation tools and high-performance solutions for skin, hair, and scalp health also took center stage. Key trends included protective and reparative actives, multifunctional polymers, RNA- and peptide-based technologies, and sensory-focused formulations. The presentations reflected the industry’s push toward eco-conscious, consumer-focused innovation. We round up the event’s key innovators and what they showcased.

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Fiabila brings nail expertise to hair care with dual-use keratin serum
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Fiabila is extending its over 50 years of nail care expertise to hair care with the launch of its keratin-powered Nail’N’Hair Milky Serum. The multi-use formula leverages Fiabila’s experience with nail keratin care, applying it to hair fibers.The launch is said to reflect the growing convergence of hair and nail care. Following broader trends in the personal care industry, both segments are increasingly “skinified,” applying principles of skin care to their respective beauty categories.
Mane opens experimental garden to develop new perfume plants and trial...
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Fragrance house, Mane, has launched an experimental garden in Grasse, France, to deepen its roots in regional agriculture. The garden will cultivate emblematic species such as rose, jasmine, and tuberose, develop new plant hybrids, and serve as a testing ground for extraction techniques. These include the company’s redesigned enfleurage system, E-Pure Jungle Essence. The company positions the project as an agronomic innovation hub designed to preserve the region’s botanical heritage while exploring new avenues for natural raw materials. It will operate as a living laboratory for agricultural science, with a focus on soil health, more resilient cropping systems, and improved farming practices. The area was created in partnership with local perfume-plant grower and farmer, Sébastien Rodriguez. 
US FDA approves first sunscreen ingredient in over two decades
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has permitted its first sunscreen active after two decades of inaction. The US beauty industry has been pushing for approval of a new sunscreen active since the FDA’s last accepted ingredient in the late 1990s. Bemotrizinol, also known as BEMT, can now be used in sunscreens in the US. The ingredient has been marketed as a sunscreen ingredient in many countries globally for years. 
How AI recommends beauty products and what it takes to make the cut
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Reddit, Who What Wear, Wikipedia, and Sephora are the top sources ChatGPT cites when beauty consumers ask for product recommendations. This is according to findings from Novi, a data infrastructure platform that aims to help brands optimize their digital discovery strategies. “Our research shows products with verified trust signals, like certifications and badges, are presented to shoppers significantly more often than products without them,” says Kimberly Shenk, CEO at Novi.
In-cosmetics Korea 2026: Sun Chemical to unveil natural-origin charcoal pigment
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Sun Chemical will unveil a charcoal cosmetic ingredient and showcase color pigment technologies at In-cosmetics Korea 2026, from July 1–3, 2026, in Seoul, South Korea.The US-based pigments and materials manufacturer will introduce its ACI-5000 SunPuro Natural V. Charcoal Powder, a 100% natural-origin charcoal powder derived from upcycled paper and pulp by-products. Sun Chemical will also highlight its Chione line of synthetic mica-based effect pigments.
American Cancer Society finds food deserts and swamps expanding across US
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According to new American Cancer Society research, at least 4.9 million people in the US between 2003 and 2023 lived in food deserts, locations without grocery stores or access to healthier foodservice options in a half-mile radius. Meanwhile, up to 314 million people lived in food swamps — areas with mostly fast-food restaurants — which increased nationwide. Nutrition Insight speaks to lead author Daniel Wiese, Ph.D., principal scientist of cancer disparity research at the American Cancer Society, about the findings published in the American Journal of Public Health.
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Givaudan secures majority stake in Eurofragance to expand...
Givaudan will acquire a majority stake in Eurofragance to bolster its fine fragrance position. The deal aligns with Givaudan’s 2030 strategy, aiming to expand its presence and capabilities across local and regional markets to drive sustained business growth. The Fragrance & Beauty supplier says the move will strengthen its leadership in high-growth markets. Givaudan says that by using Eurofragance’s strong regional footprint and global leadership and capabilities, the collaboration will enable both companies to bring unique, locally relevant fragrance experiences to consumers worldwide. 
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South Korea government backs K-beauty as export priority
South Korea’s Minister of Finance has announced that the country’s government will actively foster the cosmetics industry as an export growth engine. The move aims to capitalize on the surging global demand for K-beauty products, as the sector breaks another export record. During a meeting with representatives from major beauty firms, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol emphasized that the K-beauty industry has evolved beyond traditional skin care and makeup.
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Navigating a Volatile World: CTPA handbook combats...
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has identified the environmental, social, and supply chain challenges beauty companies are facing today and has given them a playbook on how to tackle these challenges.

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Clean beauty boostersJun2026

According to Innova Market Insights, clean beauty is redefining itself. Clean beauty realigns to modern-day needs, with ethical expectations driving new regulatory norms for toxin and microplastic-fre...

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The beauty of aging Jun 2026

Innova Market Insights names “New Age Longevity” as one of the key trends shaping the personal care industry in 2026. As 39% of consumers globally embrace aging as a natural part of life, the conversation is shifting from anti-aging toward holistic longevity, with a growing focus on wellness, healthy aging, and long-term well-being.

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Sun care reinventedJun 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that sun care launches are gaining momentum globally, with +13% growth from April 2021 to March 2026. This also aligns with consumers using more sun care. The market is dominated by sun protection products, but there is an increase in self-tanning and bronzing products.

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