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US FDA panel weighs injectable peptides as experts demand gray market guardrails

The US FDA Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee (PCAC) is currently convening over whether to add injectable peptides to the agency’s list of bulk drug substances permitted for use in compounded medicines. Today and tomorrow, the FDA is hosting a panel meeting to review seven peptides: BPC-157, emideltide (DSIP), epitalon, KPV, MOTS-c, semax, and TB-500. BPC-157 and TB-500 are popular “biohacking” solutions in the online wellness community. Currently, all of the listed substances are prohibited from being made by compounding pharmacies in the US. 
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Menopause consciousness drives demand for science-backed women’s wellness
The once broad “women’s wellness” label in personal care is evolving into targeted support built around the specific biological needs, challenges, and stages in a woman’s life. Women beauty buyers are seeking multi-benefit, holistic solutions. This shift is being driven by the same overall industry move from reactive to preventative health management. 
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Turning ingredients into experiences: Roquette Beauté talks creativity and connection in a crowded market
Roquette Beauté is encouraging brands to rethink cosmetics to stand out in an increasingly “overstimulating” beauty market. The company says that in an era of oversaturation, being seen is no longer enough — the real challenge is resonating with consumers. The plant-based cosmetics ingredients manufacturer is engaging consumers with experiences and interactive sessions that build trust and connection on a personal level. Last month, the company held the sixth edition of its Expert Days under the theme “Overstimulated World, Boost for Creativity or Trigger for Authenticity?”
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Natural claims for personal care
Innova Market Insights data indicates growth in natural claims, with 32% CAGR from April 2021 to March 2026 in product launches. This is underpinned by consumers increasingly seeking more natural ingredients when shopping for their beauty products. Skin care and hair care had the largest share of natural launches, while body care grew the fastest.
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Automating sleeved bottle packaging without compromising pack design
This article highlights the automation of sleeved bottle packaging, transforming a manual process into a high-speed solution while preserving brand identity and ensuring compatibility with both automated and manual operations.

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Melt&Marble: Accelerating commercial readiness for personal care products with INCI milestone

Melt&Marble is a Swedish biotech company that uses precision fermentation to produce designer lipids in food and personal care products. The company has secured its first personal care ingredient INCI.  Paulo Teixeira, head of product at Melt&Marble, tells Personal Care Insights more about this regulatory milestone.

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Evonik turns scotch whisky waste into cosmetic emollient with Celtic Renewables
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Scottish green-tech company Celtic Renewables has partnered with Evonik to produce sustainable ingredients for cosmetics formulations, made from by-products of the scotch whisky industry. Evonik is using Celtic Renewables’ bio-butanol to create Ecohance Soft Bol, a sustainable emollient boasting a silky, luxurious skin feel. Celtic Renewables produces the bio-butanol entirely from waste materials at their Scottish biorefinery using locally sourced feedstocks, including whisky pot ale and rejected potatoes.
Givaudan’s Fragrance & Beauty growth offsets weaker first-half profits
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Givaudan’s 2026 half-year financial results show sustained performance driven by Fragrance & Beauty. However, the growth was mitigated by a weaker performance in Taste & Wellbeing, outlying legal costs, the volatile macroeconomic landscape, and the strong Swiss franc.The flavors and fragrances manufacturer’s half-year report indicates a tumultuous fiscal year so far, struggling to maintain revenue, profit, and cash flow despite its sturdy underlying sales growth. The financials were primarily supported by personal care, as Fragrance carried the company through Q1 and Q2. Givaudan has said that it is implementing price increases to offset the higher input costs in 2026.
Cosmetics classification blocks EU tax cut for sunscreens
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The European Commission (EC) has officially ruled out reducing VAT (value-added tax) on sun creams, following a push from Irish Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Billy Kelleher. Citing concerns about rising skin cancer rates across Europe, Kelleher formally asked the EC whether it would consider reclassifying sun protection products from cosmetics to pharmaceuticals, to qualify for tax relief under EU rules, and thereby advance access.
Corporate giants trim portfolios and bet on beauty
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Amorepacific, LG Household & Health Care (H&H), and International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) are among the latest companies shaving off non-core business segments in favor of their cosmetic arms. Amorepacific is weighing the sale of its health supplement manufacturing plant in Anseong, South Korea, and has begun the process of selecting an advisor. The plant has a ₩67.8 billion (US$45.8 million) quarterly production capacity, but Q1 production amounted to ₩31.2 billion (US$21.1 million). The company says the sale aims to strengthen the efficiency of its resource allocation, and the proceeds are intended to bolster its K-beauty business.
California moves to restrict “severely hazardous” hydrofluoric acid in cleaning...
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The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), US, has initiated rulemaking to restrict the sale and distribution of cleaning products containing hydrofluoric acid (HF) due to “severe hazards” associated with the corrosive cleaning chemical.The rulemaking falls under the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Regulations and should not impact retailers’ existing inventory due to the widespread availability of alternatives. The DTSC is also proposing to expedite the restriction process by bypassing the Alternatives Analysis phase and jumping to a product sales prohibition on manufacturers.
American Nutrition Association backs finger-prick GKI test to track metabolic...
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The American Nutrition Association (ANA) calls for the wider use of evidence-based biomarkers in personalized nutrition care to manage chronic diseases. It highlights the potential of a new real-time biomarker test for metabolic health based on a blood sample drawn from a finger prick. However, the organization tells us policy changes and medical nutrition training are key to ensure equitable access to these tests. Detailed in a paper in Frontiers in Science, the new biomarker test called the glucose ketone index (GKI) could potentially help track and manage the metabolic dysfunction behind cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and neurodegeneration.
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UK–India trade agreement slashes beauty tariffs but...
The UK and India have officially entered their free trade agreement (FTA). Under the deal, tariffs on beauty and personal care products, which previously reached up to 22%, will either be eliminated immediately or over a period of up to 10 years. The terms of the FTA include that 99% of Indian goods entering the UK and 90% of UK goods entering India will be duty-free or subject to reduced tariffs.
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“Gen Next” treats beauty claims as guilty until proven...
Cafeteria has found that Gen Z and Gen Alpha are using their skin as an indicator of wellness, are far more skeptical of disingenuous marketing, and are “philosophically opposed” to GLP-1 drugs.The intelligence platform for understanding young consumers’ Next Gen Spenders: Health + Wellness Report compiled 240 hours of in-app, private text and voice notes with over 1,400 Gen Z and Gen Alpha participants to analyze their consumption habits and sentiments. The company’s findings analyzed the variables that younger generations, dubbed Gen Next, are increasingly factoring into their purchase power, such as trust and moral implications.
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Capitalization or caring? Surgeon unpacks kids’ skin care...
Kids are increasingly interested in skin care, and the beauty market is responding with a plethora of solutions. However, concerns proliferate from consumers, doctors, and dermatologists: Is this catering to a demanding audience or capitalizing on kids and creating insecurities? Personal Care Insights speaks to Dr. Masoud Saman, a US-based, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and head and neck surgeon, about the ethics of marketing skin care to children and where the sector should draw the line. He says his biggest concern with the rise of the market is that the industry is taking a basic health need and turning it into an identity project for children. 

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Women’s wellness trendsJul2026

Innova Market Insights presented the Top Personal Care Trends 2026 with “Tailored Touchpoints” taking the top spot, followed by “New-age Longevity,” and “Crunch Over Fluff.” These trends are reshaping...

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Biotech beauty breakthroughs Jul 2026

Biotechnology is redefining beauty innovation, enabling brands to deliver targeted, science-backed performance across skin and hair care. From biotech collagen and neuropeptides to microbiome-supporting actives and marine-derived ingredients, new product launches are combining advanced technologies with high-efficacy formulations to address hydration, firmness, skin renewal, and healthy aging.

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Natural claims for personal careJul 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates growth in natural claims, with 32% CAGR from April 2021 to March 2026 in product launches. This is underpinned by consumers increasingly seeking more natural ingredients when shopping for their beauty products. Skin care and hair care had the largest share of natural launches, while body care grew the fastest.

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