October in review: China weakness caps cosmetics earnings, Unilever offloads Russian assets and European...

In regulatory news, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) found cancer-causing chemicals in cosmetics that violated REACH regulations. France also proposed a ban on cannabidiol (CBD) in cosmetics,...

Estée Lauder ends succession drama with new CEO amid demand drop and granddaughter’s departure

Granddaughter steps downJane Lauder joined the family business in 1996 and, in 2020, became the first executive VP of Enterprise Marketing and chief data officer. As an heiress from the other side of...

Mixed views about Ulta Beauty ahead of Analyst Day and category growth slowdown

B. Riley is even more bearish on the stock, initiating coverage with a “sell” rating and a much lower price target of US$300. Its analysts are concerned about the possibility of weaker earnings. On...

September in review: Evonik expands emollient production, China escalates trade tensions and New York pioneers...

In regulatory news, the US state of Illinois said it would ban hotels from using small, single-use plastic bottles for personal care products and New York became the first US state to adopt new...

Givaudan unveils vegan botanical extracts for hybrid makeup with “potent skin benefits”

[NAS] Curcuma 7409: Soothing rhizome extract derived from Curcuma longa L.[NAS] Gardenia 2168: Anti-aging fruit extract derived from Gardenia florida L.[NAS] Spirulina 2183: Brightening algae extract...

Balchem bets on booming beauty-from-within trend with science-backed solutions

Arnaly says it is a competitive market amid heightened global demand for a more holistic approach to well-being and skin care.“This trend directly impacts the entire nutrition industry, including...

Trade tensions with West escalate as China launches anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports

China’s commerce ministry says it will investigate imports from last year, claiming Canadian canola exports “increased significantly” in 2023 while prices dropped and damaged its industry. It adds...

Evonik: New German plant will significantly boost production of sustainable cosmetic emollients

Evonik has been manufacturing esters by enzyme catalysis for almost 25 years. Esters are produced from vegetable oils and used as emollients in skin care products. Emollients are cosmetic oils and...