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Raw materials: Nigeria bans raw shea nut export to spur local industry growth
Industry buzz
Nigeria has imposed a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts — a vital ingredient in the beauty and personal care industry — as...
Christian Stammkoetter to take over as head of Givaudan in March 2026
Industry buzz
Swiss flavor, fragrance, and cosmetic ingredients manufacturer Givaudan announced on Wednesday, August 27, that it will be renewing its...
Pure Trade infuses Azzaro’s new travel collection with bold masculine codes
Industry buzz
Serving as both a brand vehicle and a point-of-sale promotional tool and designed to accompany weekend getaways, Azzaro’s Corporate...
How the “Curl Revolution” is reshaping the hair care market in Tunisia
Markets & trends
Tunisian mother Mouna Jebali had long used a flat iron to straighten her thick hair, but with women everywhere challenging the stigma...
Moroccanoil expands U.S. footprint with Ulta Beauty launch
Industry buzz
Moroccanoil is expanding its U.S. footprint with Ulta Beauty! As of August 24, the hair and body care brand is now available in 800 Ulta...
Douglas Group posts steady Q3 growth and reaffirms 2024/25 outlook
Industry buzz
European beauty retailer Douglas reported a 3.2% increase in third-quarter sales of its staggered 2024/25 financial year to EUR 1.0...
Expanscience leverages its expertise to create responsible nutraceutical actives
Ingredients & formulation
Historically focused on developing plant-based cosmetic ingredients, Laboratoires Expanscience is now expanding its business to include...
Is beauty the blind spot of Hermès, France’s ultimate luxury flagship?
Companies & industry
Hermès announced a 7.1% increase in sales to EUR 8 billion (USD 9.2 billion) at the end of July. All of the group’s businesses saw their...
Rocher concludes Sabon’s restructuring with Golf Group agreement
Companies & industry
The restructuring of the Israeli-born brand, acquired by the French group in 2016, has been completed through an agreement with Golf...
Beiersdorf’s Nivea debuts the first epigenetic serum for the mass market
Industry buzz
Nivea is doubling down on its mission to bring high-tech skincare to everyone. After shaking up the market, last year, with a serum...
