Global Cosmetic Industry

Bacteria on facial and underarm sites can enhance a sense of well-being.

This Skin Bacteria Boosts Mood and Well-being: New Research

Cutibacterium on the face and axilla (underarms) "was associated with reduced stress."

Neopac Tube Council Award 2025

Neopac Wins Two Tube of the Year Awards for Voltaren Packaging

Is Coty eyeing a breakup? A new report says yes.

Coty Exploring Breakup of Its Units: Report

“Thanks to the expertise and agility of our teams, the Verneuil-d’Avre-et-d’Iton site will continue to reinvent itself to adapt to emerging market trends and deliver the best of French manufacturing to our customers,' said Cyril Chevalier, operations director, Aptar Verneuil d’Avre et d’Iton.

On Its 60th Anniversary, Aptar Beauty’s Normandy Site in Verneuil d’Avre et d’Iton Enters the Sustainable Future

Over the decades, the Verneuil d’Avre et d’Iton site has evolved, producing approximately 1 billion products annually, including valves, airless systems and miniature packaging.

Baralan at Luxe Pack NY: New Launches & Innovative Solutions

Baralan at Luxe Pack NY: New Launches & Innovative Solutions

Discover Baralan’s latest packaging innovations at Luxe Pack NY, May 7th–8th. Visit Booth C03 to explore 3D decoration, new collections, and a future shaped by Italian excellence.

Pantrofina Baokiol Brochure V1 Web

Sharon Personal Care Highlights Bakuchiol-based Duo for Aging and Acne-Prone Skin

Both ingredients align with ISO 16128 standards and RSPO Mass Balance sustainability criteria, reinforcing the company's commitment to safe, effective and environmentally responsible cosmetic solutions.

Unilever is Acquiring Men's Body Care Upstart Dr. Squatch

A natural, scent-forward take on men's care has been snapped up by the global giant.

Clockwise, from upper left: Prof. Maria Teresa Dova, Prof. Priscilla Baker, Prof. Claudia Felser, Prof. Barbara Finlayson-Pitts and Prof. Xiaoyun Wang

Five Pioneering Scientists Honored with 2025 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Awards

This year’s awards were presented at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, celebrating achievements in fields ranging from cryptography and particle physics to green energy and environmental science.

The new office is 75,000 square feet and is designed to accommodate up to 600 employees.

IFF Opens New Office in Hyderabad, India

Newly constructed site reflects the company’s commitment to scaling its global business services operations.

Oceanic Scent Perfume Market to Reach $7.1 Billion by 2032

The market was valued at $4.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $7.1 billion by the end of the forecast period.

GPI Beauty's R4 Industrial USA is Opening a U.S. Facility with Free Trade Zone Benefits

By streamlining the customs process, R4 Industrial USA can reportedly speed up the delivery of finished products.

The ISAPS 2024 Global Survey on Aesthetic and Cosmetic Procedures revealed a 42.5% worldwide increase in cosmetic procedures over the last four years. Eyelid surgery, in particular, was the top procedure in 2024.

ISAPS 2024 Global Survey: U.S. Leads in Cosmetic Procedures, Eyelid Surgery Surpasses Liposuction

The ISAPS 2024 Global Survey on Aesthetic and Cosmetic Procedures revealed a 42.5% worldwide increase in cosmetic procedures over the last four years, with practitioners performing 20.5 million non-surgical procedures and over 17.4 million surgical procedures.

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Proposed SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act Gives U.S. Consumers New Hope for Better Sun Protection

The legislation was introduced to streamline the FDA's review process of the effectiveness and safety of new ingredients for nonprescription sunscreens.

Empowering Beauty: T McDonald Cosmetics' Journey of Purpose, Healing and Clean Innovation

"The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that alignment matters more than approval."