Beauty & wellness
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.
Tru Niagen enters beauty market with NR supplement
Supplement brand Tru Niagen has extended its healthy aging platform into the beauty-from-within space with the debut of Tru Niagen Beauty, a daily supplement positioned to support skin elasticity, hydration and healthy hair and nail growth through NAD+...
US consumers drive surge in supplement ingredients within snacks and beverages
Shifting consumer behavior and social-first discovery are pushing traditional dietary supplement ingredients into everyday food and beverage formats, according to new data from NIQ and Spate.
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.
Ritual CEO on what will define beauty-from-within in 2026
As brands enter a “prove-it” era shaped by clinical validation, ingredient transparency and evolving consumer expectations, Ritual’s founder outlines the standards she believes will separate leaders from laggards in 2026.
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.
SSG 2025: ‘The potential of collagen is just beginning to be tapped,’ says industry insider
Collagen’s role in the U.S. nutrition market is expanding beyond beauty, influencing holistic wellness and driving consumer interest in multifunctional products that support appearance, mobility and long-term health, according to industry insights from...
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.
‘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.
AI-driven skin tool visualizes lifestyle effects on health
SaaS technology company Haut.AI has released a new generative AI-powered SkinGPT Aging Model in collaboration with digital health platform Noom.
VC-H1 offers plant-based alternative to traditional collagen in US market
Freeman Nutra Group has partnered with Rawga, Inc, to launch a hibiscus-derived ingredient, VC-H1, into North America, with claims of matching the peptide profile of animal collagen while offering key formulation, sustainability and cost advantages.
Indie Insights: How Nudora is redefining plant-based wellness for women
This month’s column explores how plant-based probiotic brand Nudora is filling gaps in women’s health and challenging stigma with scientifically backed solutions.
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.
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.
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.
Meet the 2025 NutraIngredients Product of the Year winners
The 2025 Product of the Year winners were recently revealed during the 8th Annual NutraIngredients-USA Awards.
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...
Ulta Beauty adds Ritual to growing wellness offering
The supplement brand aims to align clinical rigor with shifting consumer expectations at the beauty retail level.
How recent rulings are shaping the legal risk of vegan collagen marketing
As the market for “clean” and ethical vegan collagen skin care products expands, brands must align product positioning with legal precedent and substantiation, or risk litigation, says industry attorney.
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.