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.
September Launch Pad: Women’s health, hydration and longevity lead the way
This month highlights a particular focus on women’s hormonal health, sports nutrition, hydration, gut health and beauty-from-within.
Fish collagen, L-cystine supplementation may support skin health in both mature and younger women
A clinical trial demonstrated dual-market potential for the collagen-amino acid blend across various age demographics.
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.
Regulatory trends: Novel formats, unannounced inspections and the ‘high‑quality’ question
The health and wellness industry is facing a regulatory maze as companies push boundaries with innovative products that do not fit traditional FDA categories, says Shelly Blackwell from EAS Consulting Group.
Weight management supplement category feeling the squeeze as GLP-1 support grows
Sales of traditional weight management supplements are shrinking like a GLP-1 user’s waistline, but adjacent categories like blood sugar management and GLP-1 support are seeing big growth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
NutraIngredients-USA Awards spotlight science-backed innovation in BFW
Biotin-free hair growth gummies and a photoprotective skin care ingredient were recognized as 2025’s best to meet the growing demand for efficacy, compliance, authentic sourcing and clinical validation.
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.
Oral history: NZ’s BLIS Technologies on 25 years of pioneering oral microbiome science
New Zealand’s BLIS technologies is globally recognized for its pioneering work with oral probiotics, having built its success on two ingredients. There is more to come, the company’s CTO tells NutraIngredients. “We have a large freezer full of oral...
Vital Proteins expands into functional beverage market with brand-first RTD product
The launch reflects the brand’s shift toward multifunctional formats that align with growing consumer interest in collagen delivered through convenient, food and beverage-based applications.
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.
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.
July Launch Pad: Women’s health, cognitive support and beauty-from-within lead the way
Steve Aoki? ‘Wet Girl Summer’? PEZ flavored creatine? Read on to learn more about this month’s launches that are sure to keep the summer wellness routine exciting.
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...
The 2025 NutraIngredients-USA Awards: And the winners are...
The winners of the 8th Annual NutraIngredients-USA Awards were revealed this evening (July 14) during an awards presentation in Chicago.
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.
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.
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.
Launch Pad: Q2’s latest launches feature targeted solutions, convenient formats
From cognitive support to beauty-from-within, the latest launches highlight the consumer demand for targeted solutions in handy formats with easy-on-the-stomach ingredients.
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.
Coming Soon: Beauty-from-Within Webinar
Cosmetics Design and NutraIngredients-USA are teaming up again for a 60-minute webinar to examine the beauty-from-within category. From the skin microbiome to longevity and even tariffs—nothing is off the beauty counter.
iHerb expands California Gold Nutrition brand into beauty with ‘from within’ strategy
The new product line merges internal supplements and topical care, reflecting growing global demand for clean, science-driven beauty solutions.
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.
What’s new in product development: Vitafoods edition
New product launches on show at Vitafoods in Barcelona honed in on key trends across a variety of formats
Across the Nutraverse: Tylenol’s new joint health supplement, creatine 2.0, new tuna marine collagen
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
New active from Laboratoires Expanscience targets skin-brain axis
French ingredients supplier Laboratoires Expanscience has launched its first nutraceutical ingredient designed to protect both skin and mind.
French maritime pine bark extract reduces cellulite, says first-of-its-kind study
A clinical trial conducted in Beijing, China, reported that French maritime pine bark extract supplementation could reduce cellulite severity.
Vitafoods Europe 2025
Thai Union debuts marine collagen, pours US$30m in new processing factory
The ingredients arm of Thai Union has launched its first marine collagen derived from tuna skin and has invested US$30m into building a processing factory specially dedicated to producing marine collagen ingredients.
Trendspotting at Vitafoods 2025
From hero ingredients to the key areas brands and suppliers are prioritizing, Nick Morgan, managing director of Nutrition Integrated, shared insights on top trends with NutraIngredients at Vitafoods Europe 2025 in Barcelona.
Collagen obsession sends sales soaring
Demand for collagen-infused products is rising fast sparking innovation and NPD across the industry