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Dutch scientists find microplastics in human blood for the first time
Science, R&D
Scientists have discovered microplastics in human blood for the first time. According to the scientists, an understanding of the exposure...
Givaudan adds Patchoul’Up to their collection of upcycled active ingredients
Ingredients & formulation
Givaudan Active Beauty has unveiled a new upcycled active ingredient for hair and scalp care. Derived from perfumery by-products,...
L’Occitane takes over Australian premium beauty brand, Grown Alchemist
Industry buzz
In a move that marks the Group’s second brand acquisition in less than 6 months, after Sol de Janeiro last November, the L’Occitane group...
Hair product sales expected to post double-digit revenue growth in the US
Industry buzz
With nearly 50% of US consumers willing to spend more on hair product that works for them, The NPD Group expects hair product sales to...
Singapore to lift travel curbs, in ‘major milestone’ to live with the virus
Industry buzz
Singapore will lift restrictions for all vaccinated travellers from next week, with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Thursday hailing it...
Estée Lauder dives into the metaverse with free NFTs
Industry buzz
Estée Lauder is entering the metaverse through the front door. As an exclusive partner of the very first Metaverse Fashion Week,...
Symrise strengthens in fine fragrance with SFA Romani and Neroli acquisitions
Industry buzz
The German-based company is strengthening further its Fine Fragrance division with new acquisitions in Grasse, France. Symrise has...
L’Oréal Canada strengthens its Management Committee
Industry buzz
L’Oréal Canada will welcome two new members on its Management Committee, Solenne Lafeytaud, Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs...
Harmay, the Chinese company that appeals to investors and beauty enthusiasts
Companies & industry
Self-service selling of small-size cosmetics in an arty environment: this is the initial concept of Chinese company Harmay (話梅), which...
“We are anticipating more than 7,000 visitors,” Roziani Zulkifli, in-cosmetics
Ingredients & formulation
After a long-anticipated wait, in-cosmetics Global, the world’s leading personal care ingredients show will return to Paris, France, this...
