Sparxell raises US$3.2 million in seed round
Sparxell has raised US$3.2 million in a seed round to accelerate the development and commercialization of sustainable pigments.
Apotek Hjartat bans sale of anti-ageing products to under 15s
Swedish pharmacy chain, Apotek Hjartat has announced that it will usher in age restrictions on skin care products containing ‘advanced’ anti-ageing ingredients such as AHA and BHA acid, vitamin A and vitamin C.
DSM-Firmenich and Interstellar Lab Forge Innovative Partnership
DSM-Firmenich has partnered with Interstellar Lab to revolutionize botanical ingredients production.
L’Oreal tackles problem pigmentation with ‘groundbreaking’ ingredient
L’Oreal has announced the launch of a ‘breakthrough molecule’ designed to address problem pigmentation such as age spots and post acne marks. Melasyl, as the proprietary ingredient has been named, is the culmination of 18 years of research.
Symrise CEO hands baton to successor
Symrise boss Dr Heinz-Jurgen Bertram has announced that he is handing over the role of CEO to Dr Jean-Yves Parisot at the end of the month. Parisot currently heads up the Taste, Nutrition & Health unit.
Axe gains PETA approval and joins Beauty Without Bunnies program
Unilever’s Axe has gained approval from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The accreditation will see the deodorant brand join its stablemates on the Beauty Without Bunnies program.
Chanel creates industry alliance to improve traceability
Chanel has formed an alliance of 15 beauty manufacturers with the goal of improving traceability within the industry. The Traceability Alliance for Sustainable Cosmetics is sponsored by the Federation des Enterprises de la Beaute and aims to address traceability at scale.
The Body Shop achieves vegan certification for all products
The Body Shop has announced that it has become the first global beauty brand to achieve 100 percent vegan product formulations across all ranges.
HeiQ Launches Biobased Skin Care Textiles
HeiQ, a leader in textile innovation, has developed HeiQ Skin Care, a 100% biobased textile finishing technology.
KraveBeauty unveils limited edition products with fully traceable tamanu oil
KraveBeauty has launched a duo of products designed to showcase its new commitment to responsibly and sustainably sourced ingredients. The brand ‘hit reset’ on its sourcing practices, aiming to gain full visibility into the process, improve working conditions and contribute to climate resilience.
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