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In-cosmetics Asia 2026: Suppliers advance skin barrier health and regeneration

At In-cosmetics Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand (Nov 3–5), skin barrier support, sun care, and regeneration ingredients are taking center stage as industry players innovate in the skin health space. Solutions at the show are targeting changing environmental factors, heightened day-to-day stress levels, and the increasing popularity of aesthetic procedures. Dr. Ariati Aris, scientific affairs specialist at PhytoGaia, tells Personal Care Insights that the beauty and personal care industry is evolving beyond conventional aesthetics toward a more holistic, science-driven approach to beauty and wellness.
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Anti-pollution solutions broaden into exposome and climate-adaptive care
Climate change is bringing more heat waves, humidity fluctuations, and unpredictable air quality, prompting ingredient suppliers to expand pollution defense into broader climate-adaptive care that builds skin resilience. Anti-pollution skin care is no longer standing on its own.Innova Market Insights data indicates that personal care launches with anti-pollution claims grew at an 8% CAGR from July 2023 to June 2026. 
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Rajani MD launches laser and LED cap as men prioritize hair loss prevention
Rajani MD has released a hat for hair regeneration using laser and LED light therapy. The at-home hair care device is a cordless system that combines focused laser light with broader LED illumination to support a multi-technology approach to hair growth and scalp care. PlasmaGLO Hair+ Cap is designed for men looking to take a more proactive approach to hair health. The launch reflects consumers’ growing interest in noninvasive hair-growth technologies. 
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Innova Market Insights indicates steady growth in personal care launches with anti-aging claims, with a 4% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. Consumers are open to the idea of aging well: Globally, 46%  say they look better as they age. Skin care dominates at 88% of launches, with facial and neck moisturizers the top subcategory.
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Who masters the art of multifunctionality? We do.
Multifunctional ingredients are transforming personal care preservation by combining microbial protection with formulation efficiency, natural-origin positioning, skin benefits, sensory enhancement and easier processing. Ashland’s recent launches illustrate how preservative strategies can deliver added value, helping formulators create safer, more transparent, consumer-relevant products with stronger performance and clearer ingredient purpose.

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SupplySide Global 2026: Lubrizol presents microencapsulation technology and ingredients for beauty-from-within

At SupplySide Global 2026, Lubrizol highlighted its latest ingredients and technology capabilities targeting the beauty-from-within space. Personal Care Insights speaks with Stephen Glass, account manager at Lubrizol, who discusses the trends shaping nutraceutical innovation today. The company also addresses the growing body of scientific evidence behind its ingredient Curcushine and its potential skin benefits for women across different life stages. 

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Unilever invests €35M to turn India R&D hubs into AI-led innovation ecosystem
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Unilever has committed to investing €35 million (US$39.43 million) more in its R&D capabilities in India. The company plans to turn its R&D hubs in Mumbai and Bengaluru into a “next-generation research and innovation ecosystem, and establish a strategic ‘Bio-Futures’ partnership” in the country. Across both sites, Unilever says AI, automated and co-bot-powered experimentation, predictive modeling, and digital twins will enable scientists and product developers to explore more possibilities and learn faster. The technology will translate promising ideas into scalable innovations with greater speed and precision. 
Givaudan targets stress with neuroscience-led fragrance tech
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Givaudan has launched HarmoniScentz, a fragrance design technology for perfumers to create neuroscience-backed scents that target acute stress. The innovation combines neuroscience, physiological measurement, and AI, and comes amid elevated global stress levels. The Swiss ingredients company says HarmoniScentz gives perfumers practical design guidelines for formulations across Fine Fragrance, Personal Care, Air Care, and Fabric Care, while still allowing creative freedom.
BASF and ParagonCorp sign MoU to drive science-backed beauty in Indonesia
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BASF and ParagonCorp, Indonesia’s largest personal care company, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration possibilities for science-backed cosmetic innovation. The agreement is non-binding, non-exclusive, and sets up a framework for the two companies to work together on R&D. ParagonCorp is the first beauty company in Indonesia to sign an MoU with BASF’s Personal Care business.
Kimberly-Clark completes US$48.7B Kenvue acquisition in wellness push
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Kimberly-Clark has completed its acquisition of Kenvue, a cash-and-stock transaction originally valued at an enterprise value of approximately US$48.7 billion. The deal brings together 10 billion-dollar brands across personal care and consumer health, with Kimberly-Clark positioning the combined company as the “preeminent global consumer health and wellness leader.” The acquisition utilizes Kimberly-Clark’s Powering Care growth engine and operating model to enhance value across the portfolio. The company underscores its forecast run-rate synergies of approximately US$2.1 billion, with its upcoming value capture plans already laid out. 
Estée Lauder Q1 sales rise 7% as fragrance fuels turnaround
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The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has gained momentum in fiscal Q1 2027, with net sales rising 7% to US$3.72 billion. Fragrance was the standout category with a 20% increase in organic sales and a 93% jump in operating income. In the quarter that ended September 30, the company’s numbers showed improvement across organic sales, profitability, and adjusted operating income. The beauty giant recorded net sales growth across almost all product categories and every geographic region.  
Creatine HCl may curb brain injury damage in sex-specific ways, mouse study...
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A new rodent model study investigating Con-Crēt creatine hydrochloride (HCl) suggests that mice supplemented with the ingredient before and after a controlled brain injury exhibited less damage to their brain cells than a placebo group. The study on brain injuries and concussions has not yet been peer reviewed but is available in a preprint version on bioRxiv. The findings cannot be translated into claims regarding the incidence, severity, or prevention of concussions in humans.
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Croda dominates AI beauty ingredient discovery as suppliers...
The Pitman Comms Visibility Index Report has named Croda as the winner in the beauty industry’s behind-the-scenes Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) search results. The B2B consultancy analysis of ChatGPT’s beauty sourcing recommendations highlights wide disparities across AI visibility.  The UK-focused test posed ChatGPT with six unbranded supplier-discovery questions, focused on buyers’ cosmetic ingredient search specifications across five ingredient categories. Croda stood out with a clear lead as the only company to achieve consistent recognition across all five categories. 
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October in review: Boots sold for US$8.9B, Omnibus VI...
In October, Wittington Investments agreed to acquire Boots for US$8.9 billion. The European Parliament approved Omnibus VI, giving cosmetics makers more time to withdraw products containing carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic (CMR) substances. Luxury beauty players pushed beyond their core categories as Puig posted record third-quarter revenue and Chanel sold its majority stake in Capsum. Global beauty companies also shifted from selling into India to building there, with investments spanning the value chain. 
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How small beauty brands can navigate tariff turbulence and...
Smaller beauty brands are inevitably impacted more by tariffs, but there are options to recuperate the financial burden that they may not be aware of. Navigating the refund process can return a significant sum to indie brands that absorbed tariff costs rather than passing them on to customers. Zineb Zayer, founder of Your Saha, walks Personal Care Insights through what it did to circumvent tariff pressure. She reveals that quick adaptation, creative strategies, and third-party aid prevail when building a beauty brand in an era of tariffs muddying the business waters. 

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Trends in anti-pollution solutionsNov2026

Innova Market Insights indicates growth in personal care launches with anti-pollution claims, with an 8% CAGR from July 2023 to June 2026. Europe accounts for just over half of launches at 51%, follow...

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The new era of beauty from within Nov 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 1% average annual growth rate in hair, skin and nails supplement launches between July 2021 and June 2026. Vitamin C, vitamin B7 and vitamin E were the top ingredients used. A quarter of launches also contained joint health claims. Nearly one third of launches were in powder format, gel supplements showed opportunity for innovation with 65% CAGR during the same period.

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Healthy aging heroesNov 2026

Innova Market Insights indicates steady growth in personal care launches with anti-aging claims, with a 4% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. Consumers are open to the idea of aging well: Globally, 46%  say they look better as they age. Skin care dominates at 88% of launches, with facial and neck moisturizers the top subcategory.

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SupplySide Global 2026: Lubrizol presents microencapsulation technology and ingredients for beauty-from-within

At SupplySide Global 2026, Lubrizol highlighted its latest ingredients and technology capabilities targeting the beauty-from-within space. Personal Care Insights speaks with Stephen Glass, account manager at Lubrizol, who discusses the trends shaping nutraceutical...

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