Beauty from within

The 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards: And the winners are...

16-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 7th Annual NutraIngredients-USA Awards were revealed July 15 during an awards presentation at NutraIngredients-USA's Chicago HQ.

Menopause shedding stigma but still very confusing

15-Jul-2024 By Asia Sherman

According to Bonafide Health’s Annual State of Menopause Study, women are increasingly open and vocal about menopause, but confusion and misperceptions about symptoms and treatment remain rampant.

Top supplement trends, according to Google

20-Jun-2024 By Danielle Masterson

From need states such as sleep and hormone balancing to ingredients like GLA and astaxanthin, Spate’s trends report highlights a diverse market where interest extends to both traditional and innovative supplements.

Solabia announces beauty-from-within collaboration with RUMC

17-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Maastricht-based Solabia Nutrition is collaborating with the Radbound University Medical Centre on a new project to explore the impact of polyphenols on skin health.

Probiotics found to promote hair growth and control dandruff – meta-analysis

17-Jun-2024 By Audrey Yow

Researchers have found evidence supporting the potential benefits of probiotics in improving hair health, specifically in terms of dandruff control and hair growth.

NPD launchpad May 2024: Vitafoods Edition

31-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

New product launches on show at Vitafoods in Geneva highlighted the importance of format differentiation.

Bioiberica’s hyaluronic acid improves aesthetic markers for aging skin: Study

20-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Bioiberica's hyaluronic acid (HA) matrix ingredient Dermial showed anti-aging skin benefits, according to new research presented at Vitafoods Europe.

Horphag study expands Pycnogenol use for spider veins post surgery

17-May-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Antioxidant-rich Pycnogenol may limit the side effects following surgery to manage the appearance of spider veins, according to new research that builds on dozens of studies that examined the potential benefits of the supplement ingredient for vein health....

Valensa positions saw palmetto for hair growth

29-Apr-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Florida-based ingredient supplier Valensa has launched its USPlus Derm hair growth supplement in a market that is increasingly looking to natural products for healthier and fuller hair.

Advanced Nutrition Programme secures patent for microbiome skin supplement

29-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Skin care supplement brand Advanced Nutrition Programme (ANP) has attained the ‘UK’s first and only skin microbiome supplement patent’.

Probiotical study links synbiotic with improvements in skin conditions

25-Apr-2024 By Danielle Masterson

New research published in Medicina suggests probiotic and prebiotic supplementation improve atopic dermatitis and eczema.

Euromed, Monteloeder and Pharmactive to showcase untapped botanical potential at Vitafoods

11-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Botanicals will take center stage at Vitafoods in Geneva next month, with key players in the space presenting ingredients for joint health, mood, heart health, sleep and beauty from within.

Start-up launches skincare regime kit focused on gut-skin axis

08-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

You’re Looking Well, a new skincare start-up, is linking skin and gut health by providing an all-in-one kit that combines topical and ingestible products.

NPD Launchpad: From pre-workouts and hydration to mushroom blends and hormonal support

28-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

This spring's new product launches include innovation within the sports nutrition category across protein and hydration, while interest in supplements for hormonal, brain, emotional and immune health continues to grow.

Alyve: Delivering targeted nutrition with all-in-one personalised supplements

20-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

Start-up Alyve Wellness is meeting demands for personalised nutrition through its tailored all-in-one supplements to help customers address individual health needs and goals.

How is animal-free collagen made and does it work?

20-Mar-2024 By Flora Southey

From plant-based to slaughter-free, we ask innovators how they make collagen – without the cow.

Top trends to watch in beauty supplements for 2024

14-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The latest beauty-from-within trends spotlight comprehensive and preventive measures, such as scalp care, skincare toolboxes, sun protection, and teenage acne solutions.

Mind-skin connection: Consumers seek-out ‘neurocosmetic’ solutions

14-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Consumers are looking for innovative beauty care solutions that treat their appearance and mind together, but soaring retail prices mean big expectations.

VeCollal launches biomimetic vegan collagen in high protein bar

14-Mar-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Biomimetic vegan collagen alternative manufacturer VeCollal has expanded into the functional snacking space with a white label vegan high protein bar for the beauty and active nutrition markets.

Sustainability mission leads to eggshell-derived veggie collagen

05-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Ingredient supplier Eggnovo is upcycling egg byproducts to produce vegetarian collagen, which it says is effective at a five times smaller dose than some animal-derived alternatives.

Kerry launches inaugural postbiotic ingredient for holistic healthy aging

01-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The Kerry Group has announced the launch of its first postbiotic ingredient Plenibiotic, offering dual benefits for gut and skin health to consumers looking to tackle healthy aging holistically.

NutraIngredients Awards: Entries closing Feb 5

01-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

There's still some time to enter the prestigious NutraIngredients Awards but hurry! The entry deadline is Monday, Feb 5.

Unlocking the secrets of the skin microbiome with Gallinee skincare

31-Jan-2024 By Olivia Brown

Microbiome-focused skincare brand Gallinée is harnessing the latest research into the skin-gut axis to combine pre-, pro- and postbiotics for an innovative approach to skin health.

NutraIngredients Awards 2024: What the judges are looking for

26-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2024 and celebrating a decade of honouring the best and brightest in the industry, but what are our judges looking for?

Timeline raises CHF 56M from L’Oréal and Nestlé in Series D financing

19-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Swiss longevity biotech company Timeline (parent company Amazentis) announced that it has raised CHF 56 million (US$ 66 million) in an oversubscribed Series D financing round that included strategic investments by L’Oréal and Nestlé.

Top reasons to enter the NutraIngredients Awards!

17-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2024 and celebrating a decade of honouring the best and brightest in the nutraceuticals industry

Omega-7 supplement rejuvenates skin from within: Study

10-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

An omega-7 supplement derived from Alaska pollock fish oil enhances skin function and appearance in women over the age of 40, according to a recent study.

Enter now! Join the 10th anniversary celebration of the NutraIngredients Awards

10-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards are back with a bang in 2024 as we celebrate our 10th year honouring the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people and projects across the dietary supplements industry.

Study suggests Lycored skin benefits extend to several audiences

09-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Golden tomato-derived supplement Lumenato improves skin barrier, firmness and elasticity in a range of skin types, according to new research from supplement manufacturer Lycored.

NI Awards "helped put Pharmako Biotechnologies on the map”

21-Dec-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

With the NutraIngredients Awards celebrating its 10 year anniversary in 2024, we speak to winners from the last decade and find out how their award win has impacted their business.

Milestone for 'vegan collagen' VeCollal: Study signals skin benefits

19-Dec-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The vegan collagen alternative 'VeCollal' has reached an important milestone in scientific recognition with the publication of a study concluding it can significantly increase collagen density and elasticity, and decrease wrinkles.

Misleading claims lead to ASA ruling against Kollo Health collagen

18-Dec-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Marine collagen supplement supplier Kollo Health has been found in breach of advertising regulations by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for an ad claiming the product is the "secret to radiant, youthful-looking skin".

‘The greatest event where probiotics players meet to network’: 7 reasons to attend Probiota 2024

15-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiota 2024 is two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Food Ingredients Europe 2023: Key themes

06-Dec-2023 By Nikki Hancocks and Olivia Haslam

Cognitive health, digestion+, beauty-from-within and women's health were some of the key health themes that emerged from Food Ingredients Europe, in Frankfurt, last week (Nov 28-30).

The NutraIngredients Awards celebrate a decade of industry honours

16-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards will be back with a bang in 2024 as we celebrate our 10th year honouring the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people, and projects across the dietary supplements industry.

Natto-derived functional ingredient shows multiple skin care benefits and stability for cosmetic applications – study

02-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

A functional food ingredient derived from natto has demonstrated its effects on preventing age spots, enhancing skin tone, and improving fine lines among other benefits, say Japanese researchers.

Collagen + MSM may boost skin texture & reduce wrinkles: RCT

24-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of supplementation with a combination hydrolyzed fish collagen and MSM may improve skin thickness and roughness, and reduce wrinkles, says a new study from Slovenia.

Entries close 27th October 2023!

Deadline extended for Probiota 2024 Scientific Frontiers abstract entries

09-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic, postbiotic, and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Precision nutrition report concludes "We know next to nothing"

29-Aug-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The hype around precision nutrition far outweighs our scientific evidence and knowledge, according to a new report by experts in the field.

Qina reveals top 10 trends in personalised nutrition

25-Aug-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Personalised nutrition experts at the Qina consultancy have revealed a top tends report, unveiling a ChatGPT take-over, a merging of food and pharma, an entrance of big tech firms, and new abilities created by at-home blood draws.

More than skin deep: Oral probiotics more effective in treating skin disorders – Review

23-Aug-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Chinese researchers say that oral probiotics is a better option than topical probiotics in treating inflammatory skin conditions, as it mediates the intestinal microbiota that in turns help regulate skin health.

Levagen+ PEA now available for beauty applications

22-Aug-2023 By Cassandra Stern & Danielle Masterson

Gencor’s branded PEA can now be found in the beauty category for its ability to aid in a healthy inflammatory response and protect from oxidative stress-induced damage.

PhytoCellTec beauty ingredient gains positive EFSA opinion as novel food

15-Aug-2023 By Olivia Brown

Mibelle Biochemistry’s PhytoCellTec apple-derived beauty ingredient ‘Malus Domestica’ (Md Nu) has gained EFSA approval as a novel food ingredient, enabling its distribution across Europe for use within food supplements.

"The future is here": AI tool develops scientifically-sound supplements at speed

03-Aug-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A new AI powered tool has been developed to allow researchers to process insights into thousands of diseases, gene associations, and ingredient interactions, to develop efficacious nutraceutical solutions.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Julie McClure, entrepreneur, wellness & beauty expert

02-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The two-time female founder combines her financial background with her wellness and beauty expertise to consult, mentor and coach female founders.

Muscadine wine polyphenols may improve skin from within

25-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Oral consumption of dealcoholized muscadine wine may significantly improve the elasticity and water retention of their skin compared with those who consumed a placebo, says a new study.

Gencor study supports Ageratum conyzoides extract's hair growth potential

18-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with an extract of Ageratum conyzoides may offer support for men and women with loss, with a new study showing reduced hairline recession and greater hair density, compared to placebo.

China CBEC phenomenon: Tmall Global on overcoming supplements supply chain woes as products hit peak popularity

11-Jul-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Overseas supplements sold into China via cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) can get popular easily, but supply chain pain points are making it difficult for brands to replenish their goods in time, says the head of Tmall Global.

The long tail of TikTok: What recent history teaches us about berberine & taurine

30-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

TikTok trends are hard to predict: They burst out of nowhere, take on a life of their own, and leave brands scrambling to meet a surging demand for products. But what can we learn from the social media channels recent history?

NutraCast: Riding the astaxanthin wave with BGG World

09-Jun-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The company completed an expansion of its 100% glass-tube photobioreactor microalgae farm, doubling its production capacity.