RECENT NEWS

The US prestige beauty market grew by 2% to $16 billion in the first half of 2025, according to market research outfit Circana.

​The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) personal care market will be worth $95.2 billion by 2030, according to a report by BCC Research.

The organiser of the PCHi (Personal and Home Care Ingredients) trade show has opened a call for speakers for the conference track at the 2026 event in Hangzhou, China.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to personal care brands amid claims that sun care products in mousse, foam and whipped form may not protect wearers from UV rays.

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has announced the 2025 awardees and finalists for its Madam CJ Walker Scholarship, sponsored by Mary Kay.

US-based personal care ingredient supplier Caribbean Natural Products has cut the ribbon on its new home in New Jersey.

The US Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has opened registration and hotel room block reservations for its 79th Annual Scientific Meeting & Showcase in New York City in December.

US personal care ingredient maker Geltor has raised fresh funding via an equity financing round led by Miami venture capital outfit Starlight Ventures.

Korean duo KCC Silicone and LG Household & Health Care have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Seoul to jointly research silicone polymer materials optimized for UV protection products.

Dr. Anke Hadasch will present ‘The World of Colour and Inclusivity’ at 13:30 on 18 September at the 35th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress in Cannes, France.

Merck has completed the sale of its Surface Solutions business unit to Global New Material International (GNMI) of China for €665m ($769m).

DSM-Firmenich reported weakness in beauty ingredient sales in its half-year financial results due to weaker demand for sun filters.

Professor Nina Jablonski will present ‘The Diversity of Human Skin in all its Evolutionary Glory’ at 09:20 on 18 September at the 35th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress in Cannes, France.

Symrise has appointed Brenntag Specialties CEO Michael Friede to lead its Scent & Care segment that generates annual sales of around €2 billion ($2.31 billion).

Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK) has revealed the full schedule for its one-day psychodermatology conference in Liverpool on 10 September.

The French SFC (Société Française de Cosmétologie) is seeking participants at its 19th International Symposium to be held in Paris on 2-3 December.

The 2025 edition of in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok in November will feature up to 100 new exhibitors in what is shaping up to be the biggest show to-date.

Lubrizol has inaugurated its Southeast Asia Innovation Centre in Jurong, Singapore and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).

NATRUE, the International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association, has launched the second edition of Natural Cosmetics Week taking place on 17–23 November.

Estonian biotechnology company ÄIO has secured €1m in funding to accelerate development of alternatives to traditional oils used in cosmetics and chemical industry applications.