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Staggered deadlines complicate EU citral compliance for natural beauty brands

The EU’s incoming citral restrictions contain staggered deadlines that could catch out some cosmetics companies. Personal care products containing the same molecule may have to exit shelves a month apart, creating compliance confusion. Regulation (EU) 2026/909 sets product-specific limits for several cosmetic ingredients, including citral, after safety assessments by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). The known fragrance allergen was evaluated for its potential to cause skin sensitization. The regulation converts the committee’s safe-use levels into maximum concentrations for different personal care products (lip care, oral care, fragrance, etc.). 
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GLP-1 users and Gen Z steer collagen to skin longevity
Collagen and its anti-aging properties are now expected to work more precisely and under the messaging of longevity. The industry movement is pushed by consumers demanding scientific proof and the rising use of GLP-1 medications. The personal care industry at large is moving from correction to maintenance. Anti-aging claims are turning into well-aging, skin longevity, and resilience. This is broadening the audience from mature consumers to younger adults, building preventative routines, and using collagen to do so. 
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Vantage lowers order barriers for indie beauty via The Ingredients Store
Ingredient supplier Vantage has partnered with The Ingredients Store, a UK-based digital ingredients distribution platform, to launch a dedicated Vantage collection online. The partnership offers formulators flexible online ordering, technical support, and access to selected specialty ingredients and natural oils across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
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Sustainable beauty solutions
Innova Market Insights data indicates that new personal care launches with sustainable claims grew at a +31% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. While cruelty-free remains a key consumer marker of sustainable beauty, innovation is expanding into areas such as sustainable oils, 2-in-1 formats, recycled materials, and reef- and ocean-friendly solutions.
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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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Azitra: Functional human filaggrin for barrier support

Azitra co-founder and chief operating officer Travis Whitfill, discusses the company’s development of functional human filaggrin for topical skin care applications. The biotech-designed protein is engineered for stability and skin penetration, helping support the skin barrier, hydration, and pH balance. Whitfill also shares recent ex vivo findings on skin elasticity, plans for clinical testing on fine lines and wrinkles, and the growing role of biotechnology and the skin microbiome in skin care.

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Coty and dsm-firmenich deepen fragrance creation with collaborative hubs
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Global fragrance players are investing in physical spaces to advance innovation, collaboration, and creativity. Coty has launched a global fragrance club to foster an environment for collaboration within fragrance development. In parallel, dsm-firmenich has opened a Fine Fragrance flagship in New York, US. Coty’s Fragrance Club, which launched in Paris, France, convenes fragrance experts, educators, creators, and community leaders with Coty’s fragrance teams. The club aims to create a dialogue between the global beauty and fragrance conglomerate and influential figures in the fragrance industry. 
Indonesia halal mandate hits cosmetics
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As of yesterday, all cosmetics in Indonesia must be halal certified or clearly marked as non-halal. The government is making preparations to ensure the implementation of the mandatory halal requirement proceeds effectively, providing certainty for business operators and the public. The law aims to ensure that cosmetic products meet halal requirements in accordance with Islamic principles. 
Seppic translates Montanov range from skin to hair care
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Seppic’s has found that its Montanov range can support hair repair through biomimetic emulsions featuring liquid-crystal structures. Montanov is traditionally used for its skin care benefits and is said to deliver sensoriality and clinical efficacy. The eco-designed glycolipid range was now shown to target hair repair. The company's new performance data demonstrating hair care properties comes as “skinification” demands in the category continue to grow.  
US beauty consumers prioritize ingredient transparency over brand image
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US consumers increasingly prefer dermatologically and scientifically backed formulations over brand-based authority, according to an OnSkin survey. The beauty and household product ingredient checking app provider has reported that 85% of consumers find that product safety is important when choosing cosmetics. This figure is in contrast to the 26% who say brand image strongly influences their purchase decisions.  
PETA warns BEMT use will cost US beauty brands’ cruelty-free status
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PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) will remove cosmetics companies from its Ultimate Cruelty-Free List if they use bemotrizinol (BEMT). BEMT is the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) newly approved sunscreen active ingredient. BEMT gained authorization in June this year after over 20 years of inaction from the agency in sun care. The regulatory nod came after a decades-long push from the US beauty industry. 
Cargill prioritizes whole-system formulation over hero ingredients for everyday...
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Nutrition Insight

With 2027 soon approaching, Nutrition Insight speaks with Cargill about what consumers increasingly demand and how that shapes the industry. The multinational company’s research points to consumers wanting everyday outcomes over single-nutrient claims. For formulators, this preference may change the ingredient selection and product development process. 
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SEPAWA 2026: Home care innovators target sustainability and...
Personal care players at the ongoing SEPAWA (Soap, Perfume, Cosmetic, and Detergent Specialists) Congress 2026, in Berlin, Germany (October 14–16) are highlighting multifunctional and sustainability-focused home care innovations.  Ingredient suppliers are coming together at Europe’s largest trade fair for the detergent, cosmetics, and perfumery industries to highlight their advancements in home care that cater to rising ecological demands. The innovations also emphasize multifunctionality as buyers’ desire for formulations that achieve more with fewer ingredients continues to gain momentum. 
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LVMH beauty sales hold steady in Q3 as Sephora drives...
LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) has reported organic growth in its Perfumes & Cosmetics business and Selective Retailing, led by Sephora, in Q3 2026. Perfumes & Cosmetics was stable on an organic basis in the first nine months of 2026. The company says it maintains a highly selective distribution and that its historic brands performed well. 
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Breaking news: Boots sold to Weston family’s Wittington...
Boots has been sold to Wittington Investments for US$8.9 billion. The purchase includes assumed debt. Wittington will acquire Boots’ retail operations in the UK and Ireland, Boots Opticians, No7 Beauty Company, and its Thailand and franchised businesses. 

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Anti-aging collagen solutionsOct2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers worldwide are increasingly interested in collagen as part of their diet, with aging-related concerns emerging as an important area of focus. Reflecting...

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Next-level “skinification” Oct 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 38% growth in skincare-related claims in hair and body product launches from July 2021 to June 2026. This trend highlights the growing convergence of skincare and haircare, as brands increasingly apply skincare-inspired ingredients, technologies, and targeted benefits to products for the hair, scalp, and body.

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Sustainable beauty solutionsOct 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that new personal care launches with sustainable claims grew at a +31% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. While cruelty-free remains a key consumer marker of sustainable beauty, innovation is expanding into areas such as sustainable oils, 2-in-1 formats, recycled materials, and reef- and ocean-friendly solutions.

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Azitra: Functional human filaggrin for barrier support

Azitra co-founder and chief operating officer Travis Whitfill, discusses the company’s development of functional human filaggrin for topical skin care applications. The biotech-designed protein is engineered for stability and skin penetration, helping support the skin barrier, hydration, and pH...

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LeNose targets Gen Z home luxury with perfumer-crafted hand soaps
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