Beauty & wellness
Study suggests eggshell membrane supplement may support aging skin
A supplement containing fresh eggshell membrane was more effective at improving aging skin than hydrolyzed collagen, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
NI Awards: Encouraging businesses to reach new heights
With entries for the NutraIngredients Awards 2026 closing on Jan. 26, last year’s winners have described the personal and professional benefits of winning an accolade designed to set businesses apart from the competition.
Pura Collagen enters GLP-1 market with ‘pure’ hormone stimulating alternative
Science-led supplement brand Pura Collagen has released two new lines, Pura Digest and GLPure+, one designed to support digestive health and the other to provide a natural alternative to GLP-1 medications.
Resveratrol supplements may improve signs of skin aging: Lallemand RCT
Oral supplementation and topical application of trans-resveratrol may help improve women’s skin health parameters by reducing wrinkles and boosting sebum levels, says a new study using Lallemand’s Veri-te resveratrol.
Across the Nutraverse: MLB’s Ohtani get new immune ambassador role, Tru Niagen for beauty, rhodiola for athletic performance
Happy New Year, Nutraverse! Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the global nutrition, functional foods and dietary supplements industries.
Fish oil oxidation: Experts debate the science and health impacts
Research shows that some fish oil supplements are oxidized, but is there any scientific evidence to support the perception that oxidized fish oil is less efficacious or even detrimental?
Biomarkers redefine skin aging at London summit
Last month’s Nutra Healthspan Summit brought growing interest in longevity-positioned skin care into sharper focus.
Greenvit enters collagen market with Synkol investment
Greenvit, a Polish supplier specializing in aronia and berry extracts, has expanded its portfolio by acquiring a majority stake in collagen producer Synkol.
NutraIngredients Awards Europe 2026: Meet the judges
The NutraIngredients Awards have become known as the “Oscars of the nutrition world” largely thanks to the caliber of its panel of industry expert judges.
Bonolive shows potential for postmenopausal skin
Solabia Nutrition’s Bonolive olive leaf extract showed positive effects on skin health markers related to aging in a study of postmenopausal women.
Lipedema study expands Pycnogenol’s women’s health potential
A new clinical study has found that Pycnogenol, a French maritime pine tree bark extract, can significantly relieve the symptoms of lipedema, a condition which affects about 400 million women globally.
Behind L’Oréal’s bet on longevity science to extend skin healthspan
L’Oréal is pioneering longevity science with AI-driven diagnostics, personalized beauty solutions and advanced ingredients to extend skin healthspan.
Opportunities abound for functional nutrition to close sleep satisfaction gap – ADM
Sleep and mood support are becoming priorities in functional nutrition as consumers recognise the impact of rest on daily well-being. China consumers, for instance, have shown the greatest interest in biotics and the role of gut health in supporting...
Pharmalinea’s NutraLoop Summit reveals the trends to watch in 2026
2025’s supplement successes include creatine, cellular health and weight loss solutions with plant exosomes, pet nutrition and shatavari emerging as topics to watch in 2026, according to PharmaLinea’s end-of-year summit.
Are SIRT1, SIRT3 and SIRT6 the skin’s anti-aging trinity?
Sirtuins are a type of enzyme that regulate crucial cellular functions like DNA repair, metabolism and aging, and new research from Estée Lauder Companies demonstrates just how important they can be for skin longevity.
Nutrikéo x ProtéinesXTC introduces crisis management service
The Nutrikéo x ProtéinesXTC consulting group has launched CriseNutra, a crisis prevention and management service to help industry players safeguard their long-term position and reputation in the market.
Natural vs synthetic: Biovit data backs bioavailability of organic micronutrients
Organic micronutrient startup Biovit has completed a two-year clinical study to back the bioavailability of its 100% organic micronutrients derived from plants, fungi and algae.
Lycored’s skincare ingredients approved as novel foods
Following EFSA approval earlier in the year, Lumenato and Lycoderm yellow tomato extract ingredients have been added to the novel foods list and are now officially available in the EU for companies to use in ingestible skincare solutions.
NutraIngredients Awards early bird discount closes this week!
With the early bird discount closing this Friday (Dec. 5), now is the opportune time to enter the NutraIngredients Awards 2026.
Collagen Activator supplement improves skin and reduces biological age: Study
Six months of supplementation with a specific combination of amino acids, alpha-ketoglutarate, astaxanthin and vitamin C may reduce biological age by 1.4 years, says a new study published in npj Aging.
Special edition: Women’s health
Women’s health focused news updates include the latest research, NPD, market insights, regulatory restrictions and untapped opportunities.
Founder urges women’s health brands to lobby against red tape
The founder of premium women’s health supplement brand Lyma signaled an opportunity for UK brands to contest health claim restrictions during last week’s Nutra Healthspan Summit.
Women’s health NPD: Sleep support, hormone balance and targeting the estrobolome
Brands are recognizing diverse nutrition needs across women’s lifespans with new product launches.
Study: Monteloeder botanical blend delivers measurable skin benefits
A nutricosmetic blend of pomegranate, sweet orange, desert ginseng and gotu kola from Monteloeder, S.L. delivered measurable improvements in wrinkles, dullness and hyperpigmentation in a new study.
Global wellness shifts: Holland & Barrett’s trend predictions for 2026
British-based retailer Holland & Barrett has published its latest Wellness Trends Report, revealing the company’s best-selling products of 2025 and trend predictions for 2026.
ADM researchers report postmenopausal skin improvements with Novasoy
Novasoy soy isoflavone supplementation boosted S-equol levels and was linked to visible skin benefits in postmenopausal women, according to ADM’s new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
‘Innovation in the omega space’: Building the science and awareness of omega-11
Consumer awareness around omega-3 is high, but a new player on the block—omega-11—is offering innovative solutions for a range of health end points, from skin and cardiovascular health to healthspan.
WATCH: Life-Space targets all gut-axes post award win
Australia-based microbiome specialist Life-Space is planning to increase its offerings for gut-skin and gut-brain axes, as well as the gut-muscle and gut-bone axes as it dabbles into the healthy longevity space.
5 functional beauty drinks driving innovation
The trend for functional beauty drinks doesn’t seem to be waning anytime soon. Take a look at five of the latest innovations in this space.
Guardian, Mannings to feature menopause-friendly product aisle in mid-2026
Guardian and Mannings, both pharmacy chains under DFI Retail Group, will feature “menopause-friendly” product aisles in five Asian markets come mid-2026.
Collagen peptide supplement may fight wrinkles in healthy adults: Korean study
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial in South Korea has found that daily low-molecular-weight collagen peptides improved several signs of skin aging in healthy adults within eight weeks, with benefits that lasted two weeks after...
Calling microbiome focused start-ups and scientists: We want you!
Entrepreneurs and researchers have just a few more days left to enter our Probiota Pioneers and Frontiers competitions.
How beauty and wellness are converging: Insights from Unilever R&D head
From the brain-skin axis to scalp care, we discover more about Unilever’s future focus on wellness.
Mintel’s 2026 beauty trends forecast: Q&A with director of insights
Mintel’s 2026 global beauty trends forecast a shift towards wellness diagnostics, emotionally resonant experiences, and a celebration of imperfection. We explore what this means for the future of beauty.
NMN for hair? Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences on ‘first of its kind’ findings
Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) has gained traction as an anti-aging ingredient, but a 12-week study funded by Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences—said to be “first of its kind” human clinical trial—showed that it could improve hair health too.
ACI Group brings DolCas’ marine collagen to the UK
Morikol, a next-generation marine collagen, is available to formulators in the UK following an agreement between U.S. supplier DolCas Biotech and distributor ACI Group.
Lychee fruit extract intake shown to reduce abdominal fat - Japan study
The supplementation of a lychee fruit extract could significantly reduce abdominal fat as compared to taking placebo, according to a 12-week clinical trial conducted in Japan.
Sirio hydration solutions put beauty front-and-centre
Sirio has developed ready-to-launch beauty-from-within concepts delivering technically tricky formulations via aesthetically pleasing formats.
Q&A: The gut-skin-brain axis and the future of microbiome beauty
The gut-skin-brain axis is scientifically proven to influence skin health, mental well-being and overall beauty. Stress and inflammation are major factors impacting the skin-gut-brain axis, with new research highlighting how interconnected they are.
Holistic beauty-from-within trends: The mind-body connection in nutricosmetics
Single-focus products will struggle as consumers demand multi-benefit solutions, according to one beauty-from-within expert.
Laboratoire PYC targets 7 key women’s health areas with new range
White label manufacturer Laboratoire PYC has launched Woman Nature, a range of products to address health concerns across a woman’s lifespan.
3H Labs launch gotu kola extract in Europe and US
Korean nutraceutical company 3H Labs has launched its gotu kola extract, marketed as Himalca, in Europe and the United States in a bid to bring ‘natural wellness solutions’ to new markets.
Across the Nutraverse: US herbal supplements growth, Holland & Barrett’s beauty play, NZ export exemptions
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Skin Moderne targets gut–skin axis and cellular health in nutricosmetic debut
With the launch of i/O Beauti, Skin Moderne joins a growing group of beauty brands embracing clinically aligned nutrition strategies—this time, with tributyrin and spermidine at its core.
Is the gut-skin-brain axis the future of beauty innovation?
As the beauty-from-within trend gains scientific momentum, our special broadcast will explore this topic with experts in this field.
Expanding beauty-from-within: Breaking audience stereotypes
Beauty-from-within innovation opportunities are expanding with a more diverse audience than ever as a result of growing consumer demand for products that support ‘agelessness’.
Holland & Barrett pilots ingestible beauty focus with 7% sales uplift
Against a backdrop of growing consumer interest in inside-out beauty products, UK wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has unveiled a new beauty category transformation.
Algalif launches high-strength astaxanthin
Biotechnology company Algalif has launched 15% natural astaxanthin oleoresin, which it reports is the world’s first product of this strength.