Personal Care Regulatory Ltd.

Color Cosmetics

US Senators Introduce ‘No PFAS in Cosmetics’ Act

Bipartisan legislation introduced following new study on material's unlabeled presence in makeup products.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 06.15.21

Sustainable Personal Care Indie Brand U Beauty Adds New CFO, COO

Burke Esposito brings over 25 years of makeup and skin care experience from Glamsquad, Kiehl’s and IT Cosmetics.

06.15.21

Actives | Skin Care

Apoena Biotech Produces Actives for Hygiene and Personal Care Applications

The first Brazilian company 100% dedicated to biotechnology for cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances.

06.14.21

Virtual Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, June 21-24

A focus on CSR and social impacts, as well as climate change, packaging waste and raw materials.

06.12.21

PCPC Virtual Science Symposium to Feature FDA’s Dr. Linda Katz

The annual Science Symposium will be held on Oct. 26-27, 2021.

06.11.21

Beauty Industry Increases CSR Efforts

Black Lives Matter, multiculturalism, sustainable sourcing and more will be explored during Ecovia's Sustainability Summit, June 21-24.

06.11.21

Saje Natural Wellness Partners With Lauren Conrad & Hannah Skvarla

Plant-based personal care, essential oils, home fragrance and other artisan items sold at The Little Market.

06.10.21

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Sun Care

Is There Benzene in Sunscreen?

Yes, according to results of testing conducted by Valisure, LLC.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 05.29.21

How to Develop an Effective Cleaning Procedure for the Personal Care Industry

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05.25.21

Packaging | Packaging

Washington State Passes Recycling Law

Household and personal care products will require more recycling content.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 05.22.21

Skin Care

Bio-Oil Skin Care Adds Plant-Based Product with Natural Ingredients

Clean beauty variety also improves the appearance of scars and stretch marks.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.19.21

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

Sun Care

Native Extends Natural Clean Beauty Line with Mineral-Based Sunscreens

Blends seamlessly into the skin without leaving a white cast, said the company.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.18.21

How to Develop an Effective Cleaning Procedure for the Personal Care Industry

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05.18.21

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

How Personal Care Brands Can Lead With Digital After COVID-19

Ordergroove's Jamie Johns, a former director of merchandising at Birchbox, offers strategies for success.

Jamie Johns, Strategic Client Director, Ordergroove 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

CLR Parts Ways with Ixom in Australia and New Zealand

Announces Activ-Ingredient Pty Ltd as its new distributor for the cosmetics market in these regions.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.12.21

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

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

Society of Cosmetic Chemists To Host Online Education Week in June

Four key areas in the development of a cosmetic product will be covered from June 21-25.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 05.12.21

GreenDiol – The Hardest Working Natural Polyol You Need

A natural polyol that offers a convenient alternative to personal care formulators.

Unilever's Natural Deodorant Schmidt’s Teams Up With Megan Rapinoe

Personal care brand taps soccer superstar and activist for marketing campaign.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.10.21

Skin Care

Dr. Scholl’s Launches Foot Care & Grooming Collection

Five products that penetrate deeply to heal, hydrate and exfoliate dry, cracked feet—especially the heels.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.10.21

Color Cosmetics

BotanicalsPlus Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

A WBENC certified, woman-owned manufacturer and supplier.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.10.21

AP/Deo

Indie Brand American Provenance Launches Personal Care at Target

New retail partnership brings American Provenance’s small-batch skin care products to the mass market.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.10.21

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

L Catterton Invests in Indonesia Beauty Omnichannel Player

Sociolla offers online and store shopping venues.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 05.05.21

Hair Care | Packaging | Skin Care

Bulldog Skincare’s Sustainability Efforts

Founder Simon Duffy discusses the switch to sugarcane packaging, making razors more sustainable and bringing new products to the US.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 05.05.21

Lactics and Lactates as Multifunctional, Bio-based Preservation Boosters

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04.30.21

Unilever Establishes Elida Beauty

Spin-off includes Q-Tips, Caress, Tigi, Timotei, Impulse and MonSavon.

Toom Branna, Editorial Director 04.30.21

Functional Ingredients

Lubrizol Partners with Advonex

Expands its portfolio of sustainable ingredients.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.27.21

AP/Deo

Degree Unveils Inclusive Deodorant for Visual Impairment, Motor Disabilities

Degree Inclusive was created by Unilever to expand the market outreach for personal care.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 04.27.21

Mintel: The Home & Personal Care Industry: Now, What’s New, What’s Next

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04.26.21

Skin Care

Videobite: Coast Southwest Introduces Kisolite BMP

An all-natural, odor-free, mineral-rich glacial clay powder for use in skin wellness and personal care products.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director

Fine Fragrance

Robertet Appoints Reichert as Perfumer

They will be based out of Robertet’s creative center in Mt. Olive, NJ.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.20.21

Fragrance Creators Association Celebrates P&G Executive

Sean Broderick, senior director, global government relations and public policy, is recognized with leadership award.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 04.19.21

AP/Deo | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Surfactants

Ball Care, a New Category in Men’s Grooming

Adam Hendle, founder of Ballsy, makes premium products for men who care about self care.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.19.21

Greener & Better

Why Surfactants Are Essential Ingredients

04.16.21

Color Cosmetics | Personal Cleansers

PCPC Virtual Summit Features Legal & Regulatory Conference

Early bird pricing ends April 16.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.15.21

Azelis Earns 'Coup de Coeur' Award at Cosmetagora 2021

Azelis’ submission, 'Time Dilution,' was focused on the need to provide products that address sustainability & environmental concerns.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.14.21

Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Laundry Care | Personal Cleansers | Surfactants

Videobite: Innospec's Answer to the 1,4-Dioxane Problem

Amanda Deaner, technical manager, personal care, explains that Innospec's surfactants for home and personal care are well below the <1ppm limit.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director

Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Skin Care

BASF Increases Price of Kaolin

Higher prices for skin and hair care ingredient blamed on cost pressures in manufacturing, labor and logistics.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.14.21

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Kao Launches Online Beauty Store in Europe

Sensai-cosmetics.com provides personalized beauty services tailored to individual needs.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.14.21

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

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

Nature’s Beauty Debuts Vegan Natural Body Care at Walgreens

Wellness-based personal care collections focus on sleep, detox and stress relief with aromatherapy.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 04.12.21

Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers

Kao Promotes Hand Washing

Hygiene compliance is waning, even as COVID-19 cases are climbing in parts of the world. Through its MyKirei brand, Kao and TerraCycle are out to change that.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.11.21

The Honest Company Files for IPO

Household and personal products maker said sales jumped over 27% last year.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.11.21

Color Cosmetics

IBA Stands Against Animal Testing of Cosmetics

Responds to the recent ‘Save Ralph’ video produced by the Humane Society International.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.08.21

Azelis Launches e-Lab Platform in the UK and Indonesia

Provides fast access to formulation and ingredient recommendations.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.08.21

CITROFOL® citrate esters in sunscreen formulation

Citrate esters are clear, odourless, oily liquids and have a long history of safe use as emollients in various personal care products.

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

Color Cosmetics

In-Cosmetics Launches Dedicated Digital Space—Discover

Allows the beauty and personal care industry to share and promote new ingredients and innovations.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.07.21

Color Cosmetics | Fine Fragrance

Symrise Reorganizes Scent & Care Segments

Aims to further develop its divisions and continue growth.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.06.21

Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Surfactants

A Return to Castile Soap?

A vegetable oil-based soap with an 80-year history of safety is a low-cost replacement for sulfated alcohols.

Tom Schoenberg , Personal Care Consultant 04.04.21

Color Cosmetics

Mav Beauty Brands Demonstrates Resilience in 2020

Shares financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2020.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.02.21

Hair Care | Packaging | Personal Cleansers

Carbon Data for Personal Care Labels

Unilever, L'Oréal to add emission information for shampoos and other fast-moving consumer goods categories.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.01.21

Actives | Sun Care

The Politics of Sunscreens Are Heating Up

As cabinet positions get filled, two candidates emerge for FDA Commissioner.

Nadim Shaath, Alpha Research & Development Ltd 04.01.21

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers

Personal Cleansers Remain Essential During the Pandemic

Liquid soap and hand sanitizer sales soared during the earliest days of pandemic.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 04.01.21

Skin Care

Gattefossé Unveils EleVastin Skincare Solution

A targeted solution to gravity-induced skin sagging.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.01.21

Fine Fragrance | Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

DSM To Acquire Amyris' Flavor & Fragrance Business

A potential $500 million deal for bio-based intermediates for the cosmetics industry.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 03.31.21

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

Hot CBD Personal Care Brands for 2021

Cannabidiol is still in demand in 2021 as formulators roll out new products.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 03.29.21

Senior Research and Development Chemist

Bell International Laboratories is a vertically integrated personal care manufacturer

Discover RetroFuture With Clariant

Clariant Active Ingredients offers ideas to help formulators bring old beauty regime classics up to speed with modern needs.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 03.25.21

Actives

Ultra Chemical Expands Coverage

Trevor Cochran increases the company’s reach to new customers.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.25.21

Actives | Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients

Is It Better to Formulate Cosmetics with Natural Ingredients?

Two experts weigh in on the debate between natural and synthetic ingredients.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.24.21

BFA Introduces BFA Impact

A company-wide program dedicated to celebrating the unique beauty of people and the planet.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.24.21

Actives

Coast Southwest Launches Kisolite BMP Biogenic Mineral Powder

A safe, multi-functional ingredient for skincare, personal care and beauty aid products.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 03.23.21

Perfect Corp, Shiseido Team Up at SXSW for Digital Presentation

Increasing engagement with technology will drive the beauty industry in 2021.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 03.22.21

Color Cosmetics | Fine Fragrance | Personal Cleansers

Les Wexner To Leave Victoria's Secret

Neither he nor his wife Abigail will stand for re-election to L Brands board.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 03.19.21

Improved Sun Protection with Citric Acid Derivatives

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03.18.21

Personal Cleansers

Registration Opens for PCPC Virtual Summit

The theme of this year’s meeting is ‘Embracing the Future of Beauty.’

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.18.21

AP/Deo | Personal Cleansers

Brits Use More Soap, Less Deodorant in 2020

Lockdowns have caused consumer behavior to drastically change, says Mintel.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.18.21

Zemea® Propanediol for Natural Personal Care Products

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Functional Ingredients

Seppic Inaugurates First Production Site in North America

Expands production capacity in order to meet the growing requirements of its customers in the US and worldwide.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant 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

Fine Fragrance

Fragrance Creators Association Appoints Chief Scientist

Promotes Darci Ferrer to oversee the association’s regulatory science program.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.15.21

More Indie Beauty Brands to Watch

A look at some personal care companies making moves right now.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 03.15.21

Unearth the Beauty Within

Revolutionize your products with Kisolite® BMP

Actives | Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care | Testing

Virginia Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetics

Becomes fourth state to pass measure; other states consider similar legislation.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 03.13.21

Actives

Microphyt Opens US Subsidiary

Focuses on growing the company’s customer base in North America.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.12.21

BASF Signs Biosurfactant Agreements with Allied Carbon Solutions and Holiferm

Collaborations to develop glycolipids and sophorolipids for home and personal care and I&I.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 03.10.21

Household Cleaning | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Pandemic Lifts Cleaning & Personal Care Sales in 2020

IRI/BCG’s Growth Leaders report shows COVID-10 shifts helped CPG industry grow 10.4%.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 03.05.21

PALMFONATE MES: A Living Innovation

This active cleaning ingredient is suitable for Personal Care, Home Care and Industrial and Institutional (I&I) Cleaning rinse-off products.

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

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Croda International Acquires Alban Muller

Will pay 25 million euros for natural ingredient maker.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 03.02.21

Skin Care

Givaudan Active Beauty Launches Omegablue

A cosmetic ingredient created from upcycled wild bilberries.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.02.21

Actives | Polymers | Sun Care

Sun Care Market Set to Rebound in 2021 as Travel Returns

After a down year, will sun care market sales rebound in 2021 as consumers gear up to travel again and life slowly returns to normal?

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

Color Cosmetics

The Detox Market Partners with Good Face Project

Enables The Detox Market to source and share data that goes a step further when it comes to ingredient transparency.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.25.21

Skin Care

Videobite: Honeywell Solutions Unveils Solstice Propellant

A non-flammable solution for use in aerosol applications, including personal care.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director

Skin Care

Jada Pinkett Smith's Eco-Friendly Personal Care Arrives at Target

Hey Humans products are packaged in aluminum and paper, making them infinitely recyclable.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 02.23.21

Bell International Laboratories

Bell International Laboratories is a vertically integrated personal care/cosmetics manufacturer

Color Cosmetics

MAC Appoints SVP, Global Marketing

Aïda Moudachirou Rebois brings 18-years of experience in the beauty, retail and consumer goods sectors.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.23.21

The Cure for Lip Care

Indie beauty brand Qür rolls out portable personal care.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 02.23.21

Actives | Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Pigments | Skin Care

What You're Reading on Happi.com

The most-viewed news on our site for the week ended Feb. 20, 2021.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.21.21

Stepan Buys Fermentation Plant

Move expands capabilities in the growing biosurfactant space.

Tom Branna , Editorial Director 02.19.21

Products of the Year

From dish soap to CBD cream, here are the winners across personal care and home care in this annual consumer-driven contest.

Happi Staff 02.18.21

Skin Care

What To Expect…

The INCI label explains what’s inside the formulation. Codex Beauty Labs says its new Efficacy Panel speaks to product performance.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 02.18.21

Packaging | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Burt’s Bees Outlines New Sustainability Goals

Will launch first waste-free product with Loop next month.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 02.17.21

Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Jones Road Enters Skin Care

Bobbi Brown shows she's about more than color cosmetics.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.17.21

State of the Beauty Industry, Part I

Technology helps marketers connect with consumers and track segment winners, insist analysts at CEW event.

Nancy Jeffries, Contributing Editor 02.16.21

Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care | Sun Care

Sustainable Solutions for Personal Care Formulations

Register NOW for Genomatica's February 16 webinar.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.14.21

Actives | Disinfectants | Household Cleaning | Laundry Care | Surfactants

A Return to Normalcy in India?

More discretionary spending, according to FMCG quarterly reports.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.14.21

Hair Care

For the Love of Beauty

Quotient provides insights on what consumers are buying ahead of Valentine's Day.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.12.21

Hair Care

WellBiz Acquires Drybar Franchisor Rights

Drybar Holdings LLC will continue to operate 87 Drybar shops.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 02.11.21

Elementis Collaborates with Aqdot

Establishes an exclusive commercial collaboration agreement for the anti-perspirant and deodorant market.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.10.21

AP/Deo | Packaging

Secret, Old Spice Add Refillable Deo Packaging

P&G's major mass market brands make move to more sustainable option.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 02.10.21

Lonza To Sell Specialty Chemicals Business

The move puts the company's focus on pharmaceutical ingredients.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.08.21

PCPC Plans 2021 Virtual Summit for May 11-13

The event combines the annual meeting with the legal and regulatory conference.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 02.08.21

Honeywell Solstice Technology: Your Answer to Upcoming Regulatory Changes

Environmental regulations are continuing to have deep impact on formulations of personal care products

Personal Cleansers

Softsoap Launches Oh Joy! Collection

Pops of color on packaging, lavish scents in new line with design studio founder.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 02.08.21

Household Cleaning

ACI Elects New Leadership

Wayne Ashton and Eric Reynolds will lead the Board of Directors.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.05.21

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

AP/Deo | Oral Care | Personal Cleansers

More Than a Mouthful

Hello Products expands in the personal care space while maintaining its friendly, design-centric approach.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 02.03.21

Dove Adds ‘Kids Care’ Collection

Target rollout includes bubble bath and body wash.

Melissa Meisel, Associate 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

Trade Association Directory 2021

Following are the contact details of trade associations that serve various segments of our industry and are mentioned frequently in the pages of Happi.

Tom Branna 02.01.21

Color Cosmetics

Mintel Reveals 2021 Beauty Trends

Key consumer preferences set to impact the global personal care industry.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 01.29.21

Indie Beauty Basics: Steps to Being an Independent Innovator

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01.27.21

Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

L'Occitane US Files for Bankruptcy

Pandemic proves too powerful for brick-and-mortar retailer.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 01.27.21

Substantiating Sustainability in Personal Care: Giving Consumers a Reason to Believe

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01.25.21

What You're Reading on Happi.com

News from The Honest Co. was the most-viewed for the week ended January 23.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 01.24.21

Shiseido May Sell Mass Hair & Skin Care Unit

CVC Capital Partners could pay $1.9 billion, according to sources.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 01.22.21

Household Cleaning | Laundry Care | Surfactants

NY's 1,4-Dioxane Law May Impact Concentrated Cleaners

ACI voices concerns about law's impact on refills and pods.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 01.21.21

Skin Care

Ipsy Adds New Personal Care Brand

Refreshments offers hand and body cream, body wash, wipes and shave.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 01.21.21

Actives | Functional Ingredients

Associations Congratulate Biden & Harris

Personal Care Product Council and American Cleaning Institute executives look forward to working with the new Administration.

Happi Staff 01.20.21

Colonial Chemical Announces New Facility

Begins construction on new specialty chemicals manufacturing plant in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Happi Staff 01.20.21

Ashland Acquires Schülke & Mayr's Personal Care Business

All-cash transaction expected to close later this year.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 01.20.21

Nailing It in 2020

Consumer demand for hair color and nail care soared during the past year, according to IRI.

Happi Staff 01.17.21

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care

L'Oréal Bans Animal Hair in Brushes

Joins nearly 100 companies in eliminating badger and goat hair.

Happi Staff 01.15.21

Coming Clean About Clean Beauty

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

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 01.14.21

Vantage Expands Range of Jojoba Esters

Liponate Jojoba 20 is ideal for sensitive skin formulations.

Happi Staff 01.14.21

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

IMCD Appoints Business Group Director

Irene Cantos brings 16 years of experience to the company.

Happi Staff 01.13.21

Sun Care

Alba Botanica Taps Surfer as Brand Ambassador

Women's champion and Olympic medal hopeful will work with brand through 2021.

Happi Staff 01.13.21

Hair Care | Skin Care

New CEO for Dollar Shave Club

Founder Michael Dubin will step down this month.

Happi Staff 01.12.21

Skin Care

Follain Supports Black-Owned Beauty Businesses

Commits 15% of shelf space to Black-owned brands.

Happi Staff 01.12.21

Color Cosmetics | Household Cleaning | Skin Care

Businesses Call for a Peaceful Transfer of Power

Civic Alliance members, including leaders in household and personal care, issue a joint statement after Jan. 6 attack in Washington DC.

Happi Staff 01.08.21

Fatty Acids and Triglycerides in Personal Care

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01.08.21

Skin Care

Breakthrough Oxygen Therapy Reverses the Aging Process

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Navin Geria, Ayurderm Technologies, LLC 01.06.21

AP/Deo

Kopari Adds Coastal Deodorant

Expands its line of clean and aluminum-free products with new scent for 2021.

Happi Staff 01.05.21

Functional Ingredients | Household Cleaning | Laundry Care | Personal Cleansers

Univar To Distribute Kalaguard SB in the US

Agreement with Emerald expands portfolio of more environmentally preferred options.

Happi Staff 01.04.21

Hair Care | Preservatives

Unilever Sued Over Tresemmé

Plaintiffs claim DMDM hydantoin puts consumers at risk.

Happi Staff 01.03.21

Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Online Buying Is Here to Stay

Personal care makes gains, says Provoke Insights.

Happi Staff 01.01.21

Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

THG Holdings Buys Dermstore

It's good news for Dermstore brand-building efforts.

Happi Staff 12.30.20

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

Top News of 2020

A list of the breaking news items you wanted to read most on Happi.com.

Happi Staff 12.28.20

Fragrance & Hand Sanitizer Growth Spotlight: How to Adopt Clean Beauty

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12.23.20

AP/Deo | Packaging

Coming Clean About Stink

Four questions with Rachel Peters, co-founder of Clean Age, a new brand for teens that offers a clean deodorant in eco-friendly, customizable packaging.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 12.22.20

Woman to Women

Indie brand ph-D Feminine Health is on the rise.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 12.21.20

Actives | Packaging | Polymers | Skin Care

What You're Reading on Happi.com

Packaging initiatives by Beiersdorf and Henkel top our list for the week ended December 19.

Happi Staff 12.20.20

Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care | Surfactants

Gattefossé To Build New Plant in Texas

Lufkin, TX site, its third, will produce lipid based specialty ingredients.

Happi Staff 12.18.20

Household Cleaning | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Grove Closes $125M Funding Round

Plans to drive zero waste product innovation and launch new brands.

Happi Staff 12.16.20

Genomatica Brings New Level of Transparency to Personal Care

Sustainability impact calculator helps answer consumer demand for information.

Happi Staff 12.15.20

Color Cosmetics

Vantage Earns Gold Rating from EcoVadis

Scores in the top 5% of evaluated chemical companies in its category for Corporate Social Responsibility.

Happi Staff 12.14.20

Cosmetics & Personal Care Products – Legal, Regulatory and Compliance

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12.14.20

Henkel Adds Personal Care, Household Concept Teams

Fritz Beauty Lab and LoveNature break new ground in innovation.

Happi Staff 12.14.20

Bliss Launches Holiday Products

Personal care is highlighted at an affordable price point.

Happi Staff 12.11.20

Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Household Cleaning | Personal Cleansers

BASF Launches 1,4-Dioxane Calculator

An easier way to keep product formulas in compliance.

Happi 12.11.20

Hair Care | Skin Care

FTC Wants To Block P&G’s Billie Deal

Indie razor purchase hits roadblock as agency cites reduced competition.

Happi Staff 12.08.20

Personal Care From Across the Pond

The Handmade Soap Company launches stateside at Ulta.com.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 12.07.20

SCC Virtual Annual Meeting

Online event starts Monday and it's not too late to register!

Happi Staff 12.06.20

Hair Care

Combe Increases Stake in Virtue Labs

Now majority owner of “tech-driven” hair care brand featuring patented ingredient.

Happi Staff 12.04.20

Color Cosmetics

ACI Offers Update on 1,4-Dioxane Regulation

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) held its second virtual public meeting on the topic.

Happi Staff 12.03.20

Actives | Color Cosmetics | Pigments | Skin Care

British Men Warm to Skin Care

Demand for grooming products picks up, says Product of the Year survey.

Happi Staff 12.03.20

Color Cosmetics | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Live-Stream Shopping Lifts China’s Beauty Market

The impact of a second wave of cases in China on the beauty and personal care market is likely to be limited.

Michelle Yeomans, Freelance Journalist 12.02.20

Household Cleaning | Laundry Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

The Invention Legacy of COVID-19 & Implications for Home & Personal Care

Recent inventions may reverse the course of COVID-19 and provide opportunities that could change the household and personal care industry.

Robert and Margaret Lochhead, Lochhead Consulting LLC 12.02.20

Skin Care

Bicosome To Host Skincare and Solidarity Event

OneSkin is centered around giving back, both within the personal care industry and to charities outside of this space.

Happi Staff 12.01.20

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Household Cleaning | Skin Care

Clean Beauty Rises at Grove Collaborative

The certified B Corp. is shaking up its beauty strategy. CMO Lilian Tomovich provides details.

Happi Staff 11.30.20

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

Carmen Electra Launches Vegan Beauty Line

GoGo Skincare is a three-step system to be sold online.

Happi Staff 11.27.20

Functional Ingredients

Vantage Increases Production Capacity

Supports the growing demand for sulfate-free and mild surfactants.

Happi Staff 11.23.20

NYSCC Executive Board 2021

Susanna Fernandes of Tri-K Industries elected chair.

Happi Staff 11.23.20

IBA Offers a Broad Range of Benefits

The Independent Beauty Association (formerly ICMAD) provides technical, legal, regulatory and business expertise to its members.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 11.22.20

Color Cosmetics

Avon Partners with Toys for Tots

Donates more than 60,000 toys to the charitable organization.

Happi Staff 11.20.20

Household Cleaning | I&I Marketplace | Laundry Care

Brenntag Opens HI&I Application & Development Center

Allentown, PA lab covers surface, laundry, hand care, industrial cleaning and more.

Happi Staff 11.19.20

Indie Inc.: A Happi Webinar Series

Building Brands in Competitive Spaces

11.17.20

Skin Care

Leaping Bunny Certifies Latest Brand

Confirms that eos products and ingredients are not tested on animals.

Happi Staff 11.17.20

Packaging

Dow Announces 2020 Packaging Innovation Awards Winners

Henkel earns the highest honor, the diamond award.

Happi Staff 11.12.20

Functional Ingredients | Hair Care

Lubrizol Rolls Out AlgaPūr

A bio-based oil derived from microalgae.

Happi Staff 11.12.20

SCC Announces 2020 Award Winners

Howard Epstein, Nava Dayan and Martha Tate recognized by the Society.

Happi Staff 11.12.20

Personal Cleansers

Edgewell Reports Q4 Results

Net sales declined 7.4% compared to the prior year quarter.

Happi Staff 11.12.20

AAK Earns Sustainability Award

Recognized for creating sustainable supply chains which create value for smallholders.

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

The Eco-Conscious Consumer

Mintel expert explains how beauty companies can get in her head...and heart.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 11.05.20

Actives | Skin Care

Ultra Chemical Debuts Bicosome Technology

Delivers actives to different layers of the skin to ensure efficacy.

Happi Staff 11.03.20

Color Cosmetics | Household Cleaning

Clorox Cleans Up in Q1

Company updates its fiscal 2021outlook.

Happi Staff 11.02.20

A Guide to Sanitary Product Recovery (Pigging) for Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household Liquids

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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

Functional Ingredients | Household Cleaning | Laundry Care | Personal Cleansers | Surfactants

Pilot Chemical Promotes Shoaib Arif

Research Fellow is the highest technical role at the company.

Happi Staff 10.29.20

Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

BASF Appoints Managing Director

Dr. Marko Grozdanovic has been with the company since 2006.

Happi Staff 10.27.20

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

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Skin Care

CEW 2020 Women's Leadership Awards

Honors 15 female leaders for their performance and mark on the beauty industry.

Happi Staff 10.23.20

Oral Care

Hello Products Launches Dental Pass

Partners with Careington International to provide discounts on oral care for individuals and families.

Happi Staff 10.22.20

Sustainability Trends to Watch for in 2021

BRANDS ARE DOING MORE TO TACKLE THE MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES OF OUR INDUSTRY

Hair Care | Skin Care

New AAS Degree in Beauty & Wellness

L’Oréal USA Professional Products Division partners with salon operator on this new degree.

Happi Staff 10.21.20

Actives | Functional Ingredients

Cargill Buys Floratech

Combines Cargill's supply chain and commercial capabilities with Floratech's research capabilities and specialty ingredient portfolio.

Happi Staff 10.20.20

P&G Sales Up 9% in Q1

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

Happi Staff 10.20.20

Presentation Theater Videobite: Nagase Specialty Materials

The personal care and H&I solutions partner says #BeBeautifulBeYou.

P&G Partners with Canvas for Handwashing Outreach

Safeguard Hand Soap to reach classrooms nationwide with free hygiene education and product donation.

Happi Staff 10.15.20

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Surfactants

Lather Up Long-Term Hand Hygiene

For Global Handwashing Day, several Henkel campaigns are aimed at improving compliance for everyone, but especially students.

Martina Spinatsch, Vice President, Beauty Care, R&D, Henkel North America 10.15.20

Women’s Wellness: Getting Personal About Intimate Care

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10.14.20

Sun Care

Croda Partners with Entekno

Will deliver a range of mineral sunscreens.

Happi Staff 10.13.20

Actives | Sun Care

Know Your Alphabet: OMUFA, OMOR and AO

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Nadim Shaath, Alpha R&D 10.13.20

Gelest Names CEO

Barry Arkles will deploy the technological strengths of Gelest and its parent Mitsubishi Chemical.

Happi Staff 10.12.20

How plant-based ingredients are replacing talc to deliver more beautiful benefits

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Target Picks Up Taos Aer

Next-level natural deodorant expands its distribution nationally.

Happi Staff 10.08.20

US Beauty & Personal Care Online Trade Show

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10.07.20

Why ‘Pigging’ is a Must for Personal Care, Cosmetics and Homecare Manufacturers

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Actives | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care | Sun Care

In-Cosmetics Global Award Winners

From probiotic treatments to sustainable sun care, here are the innovative supplier solutions.

Happi Staff 10.07.20

AOCS Calls for Papers

Submit an abstract for a chance to present at the annual meeting next May.

Happi Staff 10.06.20

Color Cosmetics

Introducing Nail Wig Stroke Effects

Instantly change the look of base colored manicured nails.

Happi Staff 10.06.20

SCC Announces New Executive Officers, Board Members

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Happi Staff 10.06.20

Contract Manufacturing/Private Label Directory

A guide to household and personal care contract manufacturing and private label service providers in the industry.

Happi Staff 10.06.20

Skin Care

Olay Partners with Shopee

Launches 'Adult Fearlessly' brand campaign targeted at millennials.

Happi Staff 10.06.20

Beauty for All Tones

The unique beauty needs for a diverse population get answered more frequently every day by a diverse group of beauty entrepreneurs.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 10.06.20

Disinfectants | Hair Care | Household Cleaning | Personal Cleansers

Permanent Changes in Consumer Behavior

The pandemic has created dramatic upheaval in shopping patterns, says McKinsey.

Happi Staff 10.05.20

Beauty Pledges to Get Out & Vote

PCPC members come together to encourage civic engagement.

Happi Staff 10.05.20

Actives | Skin Care

Age Associated Cellular Decline

Nestlé Health Science teams up with Bret H. Goodpaster, an expert on human aging.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 10.02.20

New Beauty: Market Disruption, But Not Interruption

Health and wellness will continue to be top priorities for consumers even after the coronavirus pandemic.

Sean Moloughney, Editor, Nutraceuticals World 10.02.20

Unique Personal Care Concepts from BASF

Ideas for melanated skin, beards and COVID-19.

Happi Staff 10.02.20

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Skin Care

Pitch Competition for Beauty Industry Players

Black Girl Ventures and Rare Beauty Brands create event for Black and Brown woman-identifying founders.

Happi Staff 10.01.20

California Approves Toxic-Free Chemicals Act

Assembly Bill 2762 bans 24 ingredients from personal care.

Happi Staff 09.30.20

Household Cleaning

BASF Earns Safer Choice Award

Is named a 2020 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award winner by the EPA.

Happi Staff 09.28.20

California Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act Moves Forward

AB 2762 would ban 12 chemicals from makeup, skin care and other products.

Happi Staff 05.14.20

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