Personal Care Insights

Biotech is emerging as a supply-chain buffer and an innovation driver for beauty, Abolis Biotechnologies’ Gwenaël Servant tells Personal Care Insights. Fermentation cuts dependence on seasonal harvests and geographically concentrated crops, while microbial intelligence — combining biological and process data — helps R&D teams pinpoint reliable development routes. #biotechnology #fermentation #beautytech #beautyindustry #beautyinnovation Reported by Mieke Meintjes. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/exNq4syR

At in-cosmetics Global 2026, Luciana Mangerona of Eurofragance SLU introduced the company’s emotion-driven perfumery concept, “Get in the Mood!” The concept explores how scent influences mood through six emotional states. Mangerona also discussed Euphorion, an ingredient that stimulates the trigeminal nerve, linking scent to emotions and well-being. #fragrance #wellbeing #beautytech #cosmetics #consumertrends Curious to learn more? Click the link in the comments to watch the full video 👇

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Johnson & Johnson has proposed US$5.5 billion to settle roughly 76,000 lawsuits alleging its talc baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The deal is contingent on buy-in from firms representing 95% of claims. Personal Care Insights breaks down how the deal lands amid ongoing scientific disagreement over talc’s cancer risk and low consumer awareness of contamination. #productsafety #businessnews #beautyindustry #regulations #cosmetics Reported by Mieke Meintjes. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d26kjpxa

Juice has entered the market with scented vaginal suppositories, pitched as a desirable beauty step rather than a health necessity. The blurring of intimate care and cosmetics has drawn praise and criticism. FemTech and Women’s Health marketing consultant Vidya Alexandrea T. tells Personal Care Insights why the framing reads as a trendy repackaging of female shame. #intimatecare #womenshealth #productsafety #beautytrends #vaginalhealth Reported by Sabine Waldeck. Curious to learn more? Click the link in the comments to read the full key interview 👇

Innova Market Insights data indicates growth in products with natural claims, with 32% CAGR from April 2021 to March 2026. The increase is underpinned by consumers seeking 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. #naturalingredients #skincare #personalcare #beautyindustry #consumertrends Read the full trend analysis here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJsApjyF

At in-cosmetics Global 2026, Ricardo Daura, chief commercial officer at ALGIECEL, shared insights into the company’s work with microalgae. As Algiecel opens its scaling demonstration plan, Daura discussed the potential of phototrophic microalgae in the cosmetics industry. He highlighted the technical value of algae as a reliable, sustainable ingredient for high-volume production without disrupting marine ecosystems. With its versatile applications and eco-friendly benefits, Algiecel offers solutions that align with growing sustainability demands. #microalgae #cosmeticsindustry #sustainability #marineecosystem #cleanbeauty Watch the full video here 👉 https://lnkd.in/erX2pHwB

Unilever’s beauty, personal care, and home care divisions delivered 75% of the company’s H1 2026 turnover, powering the strongest volume quarter in over a decade. Personal Care Insights looks at how the results point to early traction for Unilever’s Desire at Scale strategy as it hones in on beauty. #beautyindustry #personalcare #beautybusiness #skincare #beautynews Reported by Mieke Meintjes. Curious to learn more? Click the link in the comments to read the full article 👇

Greenpeace USA is calling on Unilever to phase out plastic packaging, citing research linking microplastics to men’s reproductive health. Greenpeace tells Personal Care Insights that the evidence is not conclusive, but the questions it raises are too serious to ignore. Unilever says it is monitoring research on microplastics and men’s health closely. Tanya Brooks #plasticpackaging #menshealth #businessnews #microplastics #productsafety Reported by Sabine Waldeck. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dEGgMtJp

“Natural” is splintering into finer distinctions in personal care, as consumers push beyond clean label claims toward traceable supply chains. Personal Care Insights speaks with ALGIECEL, Melt&Marble, Seprify, and Abolis Biotechnologies about harvest scarcity, climate pressure on agricultural resources, and how biotechnology is being used to secure renewable beauty supply chains. Gwenaël Servant, Thomas Cresswell, Ricardo Daura, Lukas Schertel #cleanlabel #personalcare #biotechnology #beautytech #sustainablebeauty Reported by Ela Jade U. Curious to learn more? Click the link in the comments to read the full special report 👇