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.
Beauty & 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.
Climate change, quality loss, and adulteration: Summit calls for sustainable botanical supply chains
Rapid climate change and rising consumer demand are hitting botanical supply chains and impeding the production of sustainable, high quality products.
Advancing microencapsulation opportunities with plant exosome innovation
Plant-derived exosomes offer a new opportunity for microencapsulated active botanical ingredients with additional health benefits.
Longevity and skin health: what’s coming next?
How will the longevity skincare movement evolve? This November, a brand-new summit in London will bring together some of the industry’s biggest players—including Estée Lauder Companies and L’Oréal—to explore what’s next for this hot topic.
Skin microbiome linked to visible ageing, says Unilever study
Can bacteria make you look younger? Scientists at Unilever have uncovered new evidence that our skin microbiome is associated with how old we look.
Meiji launches NMN collagen to grow market share
Meiji Co. Ltd is putting a twist to its flagship amino acid collagen powder with the addition of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) in a bid to grow its global market share.
Supplements for bruising? Products walk a regulatory fine line amid surging consumer demand
Social media is fueling consumer demand for non-surgical procedures to deliver a more youthful appearance. Market research shows these patients are also seeking nutritional support to help accelerate the recovery process.
What is driving the holistic beauty trend?
Consumers are shifting from a surface-level view of beauty to a more integrated approach that connects wellness, lifestyle, and self-care
Industry pushes back on meta-analysis concluding collagen supplements show no benefit for skin aging
GROW, CSA and Biocell Technology representatives each identified issues with the review, casting doubt on the validity of the researchers’ conclusions.
What makes a brand successful in the beauty-from-within space?
Consumers are sharpening their standards, and as they learn scientific jargon, brands must step up their game, says a beauty data analyst.
The rise of hybrid formulations
CosmaxNBT is tapping into the multi-benefit trend by combining popular wellness goals, such as metabolic boosters, mood enhancers and digestive aids into one convenient formulation.
Behind the scenes at the world’s first industrial-scale microalgae biorefinery
In July, French biotech firm Microphyt officially inaugurated its new microalgae biorefinery, which it said opens “a new era for the European bioeconomy.”
Can supplements protect against UV-induced skin damage?
Within the booming anti-aging supplement market, beauty-from-within represents a fast-growing segment as consumers turn to ingestible collagen, hyaluronic acid, vitamins and antioxidants to fend off internal and external insults that degrade youthful...
Neurocosmetics: A ‘paradigm shift’ for dermatology and cosmetic science
A new clinical study has investigated the potential of neurocosmetics, concluding that it “signals a paradigm shift within dermatology and cosmetic science,” which also brings many complexities for future NPD.
Innovation in inside-out cellulite solutions
What’s happening in beauty-from-within ingredients designed to target cellulite?
Salmon nose cartilage for younger skin?
Supplementing with salmon nose cartilage could significantly reduce signs of skin aging in the middle aged.
Pomegranate’s rise in skin care and ingestible beauty
From exosomes to urolithin A: the beauty potential of the jewel-like fruit continues to grow. Here’s why pomegranate is the next longevity hero in cosmetics...
Supplements boost beauty as Ulta embraces ‘beauty-from-within’
Rising consumer interest is driving the expansion of supplements in the beauty industry, as evidenced by the recent retail expansions of Nutrafol, ARMRA and Ritual.
The intertwined future of beauty and nutrition
NutraIngredients-USA and CosmeticDesign’s recent Beauty-from-Within webinar examined the emerging trends in the nutricosmetics space, with market data on what ingredients consumers are searching for and identifying several trends that underscore the...
Muhdo launches AI health coach as real-time advisor in your pocket
Epigenetics-based personalized nutrition firm Muhdo has launched an in-app AI health coach to provide real-time health and nutrition advice based on the platform’s multiple health data points.
Personalized gummies brand boosted with AI and collagen innovation
Nourished CEO and founder Melissa Snover discusses the benefits of AI to her innovative and agile business.
Science shorts: Palm oil tocotrienol, probiotics, sake by-product and more
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new findings on palm oil tocotrienol’s antioxidative benefits, probiotics for eczema, sake by-product for constipation and more.
What international brands need to know about APAC’s booming beauty-from-within market
Long at the forefront of beauty innovation, APAC markets like Japan, China and South Korea are now driving growth in holistic beauty and personal care. Here, we examine the emerging trends and patterns defining the space.
Bioiberica builds on age-defying promise of hyaluronic acid
New research supports the anti-aging potential of Bioiberica’s branded Dermial ingredient in a beauty-from-within market increasingly searching to reduce the signs of skin aging.
What do an Amazonian people reveal about skin health in industrialized societies?
The skin microbiomes of the Yanomami, a remote indigenous group in the Amazon, show that diverse, environmentally enriched microbiota may offer benefits that are not explored in current models of ‘healthy’ skin.
Probiotic strain shown to improve respiratory symptoms, dry stool and eczema in children: RCT
A study in China has found that daily supplementation of a probiotic strain isolated from human breast milk significantly reduced the duration of cough, fever, dry stool, and eczema in children.
Peer-reviewed trial backs efficacy of Nutrafol Skin in adult women with acne
The supplement also showed benefits beyond acne reduction, including improvements in skin tone, texture and overall appearance.
Must Read: The top 5 NIE articles of Q2 2025
The most-read NIE articles of Q2 2025 spotlight industry leaders, big name reformulations, and opportunities in trending areas such as weight management, sleep and women’s health.
Supplier update: Biotropics, BGG, Wecare, Thai Union, Gencor in the spotlight
This round-up looks at the supplier firms driving new developments across Asia-Pacific’s nutraceuticals market, including Biotropics’ research on Tongkat Ali for women’s health, BGG expanding astaxanthin facility in China and more.
GLP-1 is reshaping consumer’s nutritional needs. So how can brands capitalize?
Functional ingredient purveyor IFF recently released a report that paints the current GLP-1 consumer landscape. The rise of GLP-1 medications has significantly impacted consumption, and if brands don’t get on board and capture the market share, they risk...
Hawthorn fruit may have anti-aging skincare potential
Hawthorn fruit powder improved skin hydration and decreased wrinkles, particularly in carriers of specific genes, according to a new study published in Nutrients.
New study links skin microbiome with mental well-being
First-of-its-kind clinical research has demonstrated the link between mental health and the bacteria found on skin—a concept that is often labeled ‘psychodermatology’ by the beauty industry.
Across the Nutraverse: McKinsey’s wellness trends, Asahi eyes health, collagen market evolution
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Two supplements may offer acne relief by addressing hormones and the skin-gut axis
Non-cystic acne may significantly improve by consuming either a synbiotic supplement or an herbal-based supplement, underscoring the gut microbiome’s relationship to skin health.
Creative collagen applications continue to drive market growth
Creatively positioning well-researched specific collagen types for targeted health needs will be key to driving industry growth, says a market research expert.