NP Nutra

Functional Ingredients | Sun Care

Silube PCH from Siltech Silicones

A versatile, non-tacky invert emulsifier that imparts stability across a wide range of personal care formulations, including sunscreens.

09.23.21

Actives | Sun Care

Will the FDA Impose Another Deadline on the Sunscreen Industry?

What is pending in the Administrative Order of September 27, 2021 and how will it impact formulators?

Nadim Shaath, PhD, Alpha R&D 09.22.21

Hair Care

West Lane Takes Majority Share in Salon Haircare Company Simply Organic Beauty

Founder Scott Mitchell remains CEO.

08.25.21

BASF’s New Fucoidan-Rich Algae Extract Works to Revitalize the Eye Contour

Seanactiv harnesses the power of marine algae to limit visible signs of aging and fatigue around the eye area including dark circles and crow’s feet.

08.24.21

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Launches Rose Inc. Cosmetics, Skincare Line

Concealers, eyebrow shaping gel, lipsticks, blushes, serums and more make up the cruelty-free line of products.

08.20.21

OPI Adds Vegan Plant-Based Nail Polish Collection for Fall 2021

'Nature Strong' range features natural ingredients, sustainable packaging and involves The Vegan Society for trademarking.

08.09.21

Skin Care | Sun Care

Edgewell Personal Care Reports Sales Growth in Q3 of 2021

Raises previously provided outlook for fiscal 2021.

08.05.21

Household Cleaning | I&I Marketplace | Surfactants

Global Hygiene Market To Reach $92.5 Billion by 2022

Innovative nonwovens applications drive Lenzing’s Veocel brand to double-digit gains in Asia.

08.04.21

Household Cleaning | Laundry Care | Skin Care

Clorox’s Q4 Sales Fall 9%

Fiscal year sales were up 9%, driven by higher shipments due to COVID-19 across all reportable segments.

08.03.21

Color Cosmetics

P&G Reports Q4 and Full Year 2021 Results

Fourth quarter net sales increased seven percent to $18.9 billion.

08.03.21

Color Cosmetics

Lincoln MFG-USA is Certified Organic by US Department of Agriculture

Offers preservative customization, microbiology, analysis, formulation services and more.

07.29.21

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Sustainability & Skin Care Are in Focus at CEW Beauty Awards

Consumers want to know how ingredients are sourced, where they are harvested and who made them.

Nancy Jeffries , Contributing Editor 07.20.21

Color Cosmetics

Pushing for Better Ingredient Transparency

Businesses, governments, health care organizations, investors & NGOs come together to introduce 6 Principles for Chemical Ingredient Disclosure.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 07.15.21

Innospec Expands Manufacturing Capabilities at Surfactants Facility

Supplier responds to demand for mild and sustainability-focused personal care.

07.06.21

Actives | Skin Care

Biotechnology Drives Innovation at Algenist Skincare

The company celebrates a decade of success in the beauty business.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 07.06.21

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Pigments

Sandream Specialties Appoints VanHook as Senior Account Manager Midwest – Personal Care & Cosmetics

With more than 20 years of experience, she will drive organic growth and business development initiatives.

07.06.21

Hair Care

Revlon's Creme of Nature Launches #ShineDifferent Hair Care Campaign

Updates its hair styling products with a new modern look for its packaging.

07.05.21

Dr. Bronner’s

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07.01.21

Color Cosmetics | Pigments | Skin Care

BASF Completes Sale of Pigments Business to DIC

Acquisition broadens Sun Chemical’s portfolio as a global manufacturer of cosmetic pigments.

06.30.21

P2 Science Adds Professor Alàn Aspuru-Guzik to Scientific Advisory Board

Aspuru-Guzik to advise company in technology, innovation and digitization.

06.23.21

Air Care/Environmental Fragrance | Functional Ingredients

Delivering the Smell of Clean to Consumers

Evonik researchers review the science of malodor and detail technology that enables formulators to reduce unpleasant smells in the home.

Jacqueline Wiacek, Arnoldo Fonseca and Michael Fender , Evonik 06.20.21

Sozio Acquires Synarome Company

Sozio will strengthen its position in the field of organic synthesis, perfumery specialties and distillation for the fragrance industry.

06.14.21

Personal Cleansers

FDA Finds More Faulty Hand Sanitizers

Maker based in California issued letter this week for claims related to hydrogen peroxide, ingredient called “PurePurge" and more.

06.11.21

Oral Care

Bioactive Essential Oil Mouth Rinse

Johnson & Johnson awarded patent protection for formulation that contains menthol, thymol, eucalyptol and methyl salicylate.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 05.27.21

Clearing the Air with Airzai's Essential Oil Natural Home Care Collection

Indie cleaning brand is powered by botanicals to disinfect the entire household with green ingredients.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.24.21

Dr. Bronner’s Enters Candy Market with New Chocolate Bars

Made with cocoa beans grown using regenerative organic practices.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 05.24.21

Insect Control

Natural Bug Sprays & Repellents Rise in Demand

With the unofficial start to summer just around the corner, brands that offer sprays and repellents formulated with natural ingredients are set up for success.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 05.19.21

Skin Care

Revival Organics Launches Miracle Magnesium Salve

Provides deep healing therapeutic pain relief through transdermal absorption with whole-body delivery.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.17.21

Color Cosmetics

Cosmoprof North America Brings Beauty Back to Las Vegas in August

The event will be the first live B2B exhibition of the Cosmoprof international network since 2020.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.13.21

Color Cosmetics | Pigments

Gelest Launches New Ultramarine Surface Treated Pigments

Create clean, bright shades to soft pastels in eye makeup and powders.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.12.21

Air Care/Environmental Fragrance

Febreze Air Vs. The Competition

How Febreze sets itself apart from other air fresheners with a 100% natural propellant and water-based formula.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.07.21

Household Cleaning

Diamond Chemical Company Appoints Regional Sales Manager

Welcomes Mike Hanlon to the Diamond team.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.04.21

Hair Care

Aveda Introduces Blonde Revival Vegan Hair Care

A 96% naturally-derived silicone-free system specifically formulated to revive blonde hair in just one use.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.04.21

Lactics and Lactates as Multifunctional, Bio-based Preservation Boosters

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04.30.21

Disinfectants | Household Cleaning

Clorox Sales Remain Flat in Q3 2021

Shares positive fiscal year outlook.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.30.21

Household Cleaning | Laundry Care | Oral Care

Colgate's Q1 Sales Rise 6%

Sales in Asia-Pacific rise more than 16% as global leadership in toothpaste and toothbrushes continues.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.30.21

AP/Deo

L’Oréal Patents Spiculisporic Acid as a Deodorant Active

Beauty firm awarded US Patent No. 10,966,913.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 04.29.21

Skin Care

Melach 33 Skin Care Introduces Rimmon Elixir Face Oil

A moisturizing face oil that blends antioxidant-rich botanicals.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 04.29.21

Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Hemp, CBD & Cosmetics

Chase Terwilliger, CEO of Balanced Health Botanicals, provides insight on China's potential ban and the global opportunities for the market.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.29.21

New OTC Natural Hemp Pain Relief Gel Arrives at cbdMD

Fuses indie brand’s patent-pending broad spectrum CBD formula with all-natural plant-based oils.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 04.20.21

Diamond Chemical Appoints Technical Service Representative

Alfred Ramirez has over 20 years of experience in the chemical industry.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.13.21

Actives | Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Carlyle To Acquire Majority Stake in Beautycounter

The $1 billion acquisition fast-tracks growth in the clean beauty space.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.13.21

Hair Care

Clean Hair Brand Vegamour Announces $80 Million in Private Equity Funding

General Atlantic investment will help fuel organic e-commerce growth, NPD and expansion into new channels and geographies.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 04.13.21

Skin Care

Courtin-Clarins Family Invests in Pai Skincare

Makes a $9 million investment in direct-to-consumer brand.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.12.21

Air Care/Environmental Fragrance | Skin Care

Eco Lips Expands Into Bug Sector with Simply Soothing Acquisition

Bug spray, bite soother and candle maker’s products are found in 10,000 retail locations across the US.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 04.07.21

Lifting the Lid on Lipids

Understanding what lipids are and what they can do for our skin can make a substantial difference in your applications

Hair Care

Innersense Organic Beauty Becomes a B Corp

Clean haircare brand joins the ranks.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 03.24.21

Skin Care

Watch & Learn: Algae Enters the Mainstream as an Ingestible

Energybits launches nutrient-dense, plant-based algae tablets.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.23.21

Hope ‘Springs’ Eternal for Hair Styling

How style cannot be quarantined for Spring Summer 2021, as told by Philip Pelusi.

Philip Pelusi, Hair care expert 03.22.21

Fine Fragrance

Sozio Launches Botanicals, a New Natural Ingredient Division

Commits to naturalness and traceability of its raw materials.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.19.21

Skin Care

SkinKick Launches Acne Exclusive at Ulta

Dallas-based startup expands collection at beauty retailer.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 03.17.21

Kinetik Technologies Merges into Omya Group

Strengthens its sales capabilities and natural ingredients portfolio.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.16.21

Color Cosmetics

IPSY Announces Glam Bag X Khloé

A collection of beauty products curated by Khloé Kardashian.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.10.21

Kadalys, an Eco-Conscious, Female-Founded Beauty Brand

Indie company uses agri-waste as a core component.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 03.08.21

Skin Care

Avon Launches Vegan Skin Care Line

FarmRX is a clean beauty collection with plant-based ingredients.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 03.04.21

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Skin Care

Waterless Beauty, Simplified Routines Shape Clean Beauty at Whole Foods

Multitasking balms, upcycled beauty and more on tap as retailer sets up for Beauty Week 2021.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 03.03.21

Packaging | Packaging | Skin Care

A Tube Ready for Prime Time

Certified B Corp company Eco Lips unveils a sustainable lip balm tube made entirely from plants.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 03.02.21

Skin Care

Improve Your Innovation Process

Ask questions to evaluate your organization's innovation and identify areas for improvement.

Jordan Erskine, Dynamic Blending 02.28.21

Cosmetic Chemical Sales To Post CAGR 5.8% To 2025

North America will be the fastest growing region, says ResearchandMarkets.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.27.21

Hair Care

Scotch Porter Expands at Walmart

The brand’s hair collection is now available in nearly 1,900 Walmart stores across the country.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.17.21

Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Personalized Skin Care from Beiersdorf

New brand will try to O.W.N. the skin care category.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.17.21

Actives | Personal Cleansers

More Hand Sanitizers Stopped at the Border

Active ingredients did not match label claims.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 02.11.21

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

Suzanne Somers, Cosmetics & The Tresspasser

Three's company, indeed! Live show gets interrupted by a dazed and confused hiker.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.07.21

The Best of Private Label

PLMA announces winners of its Salute to Excellence Awards.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.04.21

Functional Ingredients

Cosphatec Achieves Natrue Approval

Meets high standards for natural and sustainable raw ingredients.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 02.04.21

Colonial Chemical Promotes Dr. Andy Sun

Sun becomes global business development director & HI&I business manager.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.03.21

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

Cantu Beauty Reveals 'Elevate' Winners

Three Black female brand founders will receive sponsored campaign valued at $160K.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 02.02.21

Fine Fragrance

Praan Naturals Unveils Rosewood Essential Oil

Expands its range of more than 500 natural ingredients for personal care product development.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.01.21

Symrise Shares 2020 Sales Figures

Achieves organic sales growth of 2.7% despite a cybersecurity attack in mid-December 2020.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.26.21

Actives | Skin Care

Sabinsa's Top Scientist Addresses US FDA

Kalyanam Nagabhushanam presents on curcuminoids and other nutritional ingredients.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 01.21.21

Skin Care

Flow Launches Collagen Waters

Beauty booster is available in three flavors: Blood Orange, Pomegranate & Meyer Lemon.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 01.21.21

Coming Clean About Clean Beauty

Experts weigh in on the pros and cons of this controversial term.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 01.14.21

Croda Partners with Genesis Biosciences

Expands existing portfolio of safe and sustainable cleaning raw materials.

Happi Staff 01.12.21

Skin Care

Eraclea Debuts Skin Care Range

Unveils products in five categories infused with HylaFusion.

Happi Staff 01.12.21

Color Cosmetics

Former Chanel CEO Joins Credo BoD

Maureen Chiquet has been named as an independent director of Credo’s Board.

Happi Staff 01.12.21

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care | Sun Care

Third Generation To Lead CSR at Clarins

Virginie Courtin-Clarins will expand and accelerate ethical, sustainable practices and B Corp certification.

Happi Staff 01.08.21

Skin Care

cbdMD Enters Beauty Space

Brand rolls out 15 luxury products for face and body.

Happi Staff 01.08.21

Skin Care

Okoko Cosmétiques Unveils Retail Space

New storefront in Vancouver serves as a go-to space for all things beauty and wellness.

Happi Staff 01.06.21

Skin Care

L'Occitane Creates New Spa on Luxury Cruise Ship

Luxury SeaSpa by L'Occitane and Atlas Ocean Voyages to set sail in July.

Happi Staff 01.06.21

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Indie To Indie

Happi’s monthly “Indie Inc.” feature profiles have enabled founders to speak about their brands and to each other.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 12.29.20

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Skin Care

Sophim Offers Expertise in Squalane

Family-owned company invests in innovative distillation, esterification and hydrogenation processes to deliver quality materials.

Happi Staff 12.10.20

Color Cosmetics

Sabinsa Founder Receives Honor

Earns lifetime achievement award from ASSOCHAM.

Happi Staff 12.07.20

Color Cosmetics

Revlon Names CMO

Martine Williamson returns to oversee brand equity and architecture.

Happi Staff 12.07.20

Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Sabinsa Founder Publishes Book

Captures the quintessential science on Boswellic acids and delves into the long-ignored polysaccharide component of Boswellia gum.

Happi Staff 12.03.20

Skin Care

Nanor Partners with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Rose Inc.

Develops an organic, cruelty-free beauty scrub.

Happi Staff 12.01.20

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care | Sun Care

Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?

If you have beauty AND brains, take it to the bank. Here's a list of investors with cash for your cosmetics.

Happi Staff 11.28.20

Finalists Named in Pitch Competition

Public voting portion of special crowdfunding competition begins tonight at 6pm.

11.24.20

Personal Cleansers

Dr. Bronner’s Crafts Soap That Smells Like Cannabis

Classic bar soap to promote regenerative organic cannabis standard.

Happi Staff 11.17.20

Skin Care

MuLondon Passes B Lab Assessment

The UK company becomes a Certified B Corporation.

Happi Staff 11.11.20

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Klersun Expands Hemp Production Facility

New capacity to reach 12,000 kg of distillate a month.

Happi Staff 11.06.20

Actives | AP/Deo | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Surfactants

Me Time: The Market for Women's Wellness

While there is probably some slacking off due to social distancing, personal hygiene never goes out of style.

Happi Staff 11.05.20

Cleaning Up in Home Care

The market for disinfectants, kitchen sprays, scrubs and other household cleansers is booming in 2020. Need a new ingredient for your formula?

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 11.05.20

Color Cosmetics | Household Cleaning

Clorox Cleans Up in Q1

Company updates its fiscal 2021outlook.

Happi Staff 11.02.20

Laundry Care | Oral Care

Church & Dwight Posts Gains in Q3

After 13.9% rise in quarterly sales, maker of Arm & Hammer predicts 2020 will be a banner year.

Happi Staff 10.30.20

Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Ravago Chemicals, Valtris Specialty Chemicals Sign Accord

Distribution deal for Valtris materials in personal care as well as nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals.

Happi Staff 10.25.20

P&G Sales Up 9% in Q1

Raises FY 2021 outlook as laundry and home care sales pace gains.

Happi Staff 10.20.20

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Credo Debuts at Ulta

Partnership includes Credo co-founder joining Ulta's Conscious Beauty Advisory Council.

Happi Staff 10.16.20

Actives | Skin Care

Gattefossé Fights Skin Aging

Introduces new ingredient derived from Cotton thistle.

Happi Staff 10.15.20

Women’s Wellness: Getting Personal About Intimate Care

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10.14.20

Skin Care

Eco Lips Enters CBD Space

New CBD Me Balms will be available this month.

Happi Staff 10.12.20

Fine Fragrance | Functional Ingredients

Lancome Goes Organic

Buys four-acre organic farm in Grasse.

Happi Staff 10.06.20

Skin Care

Essano Enters US Market

Skin care brand from New Zealand lands in Rite-Aid and other locations.

Happi Staff 10.06.20

Hair Trends for Fall & Winter 2020

The top styling trends precisely align with the latest hair cleansing movement, according to this Happi expert.

Philip Pelusi, hair care expert 10.05.20

Household Cleaning

Ecos Debuts Organic Fruit & Veggie Wash

Removes contaminants from produce.

Happi Staff 09.17.20

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Skin Care

All Eyes on I+I Botanicals

Co-Founder Selam Kelati shares the story behind her growing naturals brand.

Happi Staff 08.03.20

Organic Kalahari Melon Oil Arrives at Praan Naturals

Source of essential fatty acids and tocopherols.

Happi Staff 07.23.20

CPSC Recalls Simplers Botanicals Wintergreen Oil

Product contains methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging.

Happi Staff 07.16.20

Skin Care

Mustela Debuts Organic Collection

A skin care line with olive oil and aloe.

Happi Staff 07.13.20

Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers

Natural Ingredients Gain Popularity

Consumers are buying natural products to improve their personal immunity during the COVID-19 crisis.

Happi Staff 05.12.20

Personal Cleansers

Herbivore Botanicals Rolls Out Sanitizer

Donates 75,000 units to frontline workers.

Happi Staff 05.08.20

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Polymers | Sun Care

Sunscreens & Coronavirus: The CARES Act’s Impact

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Nadim Shaath, Alpha Research & Development Ltd 05.01.20

Through Thick & Thin?

Skin care remains a necessity even as consumers spend more time at home. But what will they want, and how will the market fare, after the coronavirus pandemic?

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 05.01.20

Gray Daze

Few beauty categories have been as hard hit by coronavirus as the professional hair color segment. But oh, what a day it will be when lockdowns are lifted!

Tom Branna , Editorial Director 05.01.20