Beauty from within

Norway asks industry for data about caffeine in cosmetic and care products

16-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

Norway’s food safety agency is asking industry for information about caffeine concentrations found in cosmetics and Personal Care Products (PCP) in a risk assessment to determine safe levels of caffeine exposure.

Rousselot: ‘Collagen is moving beyond a specialised functional space’

11-Jun-2020 By Katy Askew

Collagen peptides are making their way into everyday use food categories, according to ingredients supplier Rousselot. Their inclusion in formulations allows manufacturers to differentiate with various health messages - and even unlocks the door to reformulation...

Indena completes cosmetics business sale to Givaudan

02-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

Italian botanicals firm Indena completes the sale of its nutricosmetics business to Swiss-based Givaudan in a deal that began in 2019 and introduces a manufacturing and innovation pact between the two firms.

Hydrangea leaf extract may boost skin health from within: RCT

29-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Oral consumption of a hot water extract of Hydrangea serrata leaves may improve wrinkles, hydration, skin elasticity, and skin texture, says a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial from Korea.

'Pioneering' study reveals collagen peptide changes during digestion

06-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Rousselot, the collagen-based ingredients producer, has revealed a new study which it says provides important answers surrounding the bioavailability of collagen peptides and the modifications they undergo during digestion.

Mixed carotenoids may protect skin from within: Amway RCT

23-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Oral consumption of mixed-carotenoids may protect human skin against both UVB-induced erythema and UVA-induced pigmentation and support “beauty from within”, says a new study.

Scientists develop argan oil authenticity test

09-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Scientists from Quadram Institute in the UK have discovered a way to screen the quality and authenticity of argan oil, one of the world’s most expensive edible oils.

Thousands sign petition demanding Holland & Barrett store closures

08-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Holland & Barrett staff have set up a petition, signed by thousands of staff and customers, begging the company to close its stores during the coronavirus pandemic as they argue their lives and the lives of customers are being put at risk.

From heart to hair: Salutem’s CVD supplement reformulated for hair health set for SEA and China

13-Mar-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

London-based Salutem Supplements is introducing its AF-8 dietary food supplement to promote hair health in Asia this Spring.

MSM shows strong promise in ingestible beauty even at low dosage

10-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study into a supplement usually taken for its anti-inflammatory benefits, has reaffirmed its effectiveness in reducing visual signs of skin ageing, even at a dose as low as 1 gram per day.

Probiota 2020

Beauty claims on food supplements must be ‘seriously’ considered: Expert

09-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Developing food supplements that carry beauty claims for aesthetic benefits presents a real opportunity that the nutritional industry must look at seriously, says a regulatory expert.

Probiota 2020

Beauty and probiotics: Anti-ageing, Gen Z and women key

02-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

There is significant potential to develop probiotics in the beauty space, particularly targeting anti-ageing, Generation Z and women, according to Lumina Intelligence.

Winclove Probiotics signs psoriasis supplement deal with SkinBioTherapeutics

21-Feb-2020 By Will Chu

Winclove Probiotics are to work with SkinBioTherapeutics in the design and development of a probiotic blend that addresses the symptoms associated with the skin condition, psoriasis.

PROBIOTA 2020

‘A lot of activity’ in probiotics targeting skin microbiome – expert panel

13-Feb-2020 By Kacey Culliney

There is plenty of activity in probiotic topical formulations targeting the skin microbiome, but could ‘beauty from within’ using supplements be a strong alternative? Experts believe so.

Get your entries submitted by today ... or miss out!

Last chance saloon: NutraIngredients Awards 2020 deadline TODAY

04-Feb-2020 By Nathan Gray

It is time to pick a category and submit your entry to the NutraIngredients Awards 2020. Make sure you get your submission to one of our 12 categories in before the the end of today (Friday 7th February).

Probiota 2020

Strategic thinking: Brilliant science is only half of the battle for microbiome success

21-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

When it comes to commercialising microbiome-related products, having really amazing science is only 50% of the journey towards market success, says industry expert Julian Mellentin.

Evonik’s personal care arm expands nutricosmetic element with US acquisition

20-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

Phytochemical firm Evonik Industries is to acquire Wilshire Technologies in a move to beef up its Care Solutions business line with a nutricosmetics component.

NutraCast Podcast: Weight management analysis and trends with Joshua Schall

17-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

It is a new year, and for many that means a new diet. The ever-changing world of nutrition programs, dieting and wellness can be difficult to navigate.

NutraIngredients Awards 2020

How to make your award entry stand out: Top tips from the judges

17-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

With the deadline for applications to the NutraIngredients Awards fast approaching, our panel of expert judges share some of their top tips and hints of what makes a winning entry.

WATCH NOW

NutraIngredients Awards 2020: A video guide to the categories and criteria

16-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

With the deadline for applications to the NutraIngredients Awards fast approaching, it's vital that you get your applications in soon. But which award should you apply for, and what are the key criteria for the categories? Our helpful video will...

Less than two weeks to go

NutraIngredients Awards 2020: You've got to be in it to win it!

13-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

The NutraIngredients Awards is set to celebrate the best of the nutrition and dietary supplements industry as it returns to Geneva for its sixth year alongside Vitafoods Europe 2020 in May. With just three weeks to go before applications and nominations...

Skin-deep learning? L’Oréal AI-powered device offers tailored skincare formulations

07-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

L’Oréal has unveiled its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-led system that allows users to personalise skincare and cosmetic formulations that match specific skin types and tones.

Nutra Champions Podcast Series

Podcast: Don’t blame consumers for nutra scepticism, it’s a failure of companies not doing good science – Dr Ram Vishwakarma

12-Dec-2019 By Tingmin Koe

The nutraceutical industry offers more opportunities for developing new products beneficial to patients compared to the pharma industry, but more science-based evidence is needed, according to a leading Indian academic who stars in our second Nutra Champions...

Brazilian biodiversity theme roots Givaudan’s latest botanical extracts launch

11-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

Givaudan Active Beauty takes inspiration from plant life found in the South American region with the unveiling of its RitualEssenz Brazil botanical extract range.

DSM and Metex NØØvista team up for sustainable nutricosmetic ingredient

09-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

Royal DSM and French chemical company Metex NØØvista, are to partner up in a research and development deal to deliver a 100% bio-sourced ingredient for skincare products.

Editor's Spotlight

Nutrition science under fire: Diet trials lack of ‘rigour’ slammed by researchers

29-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

Clinical trials involving diet are severely under-funded and more difficult to complete than drugs studies, say researchers who warn that nutrition studies are prone to bias, are often too small and of too short duration and regularly change outcome...

Givaudan snaps up Indena’s nutricosmetics unit as part of ongoing pact

27-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

Italian botanicals firm Indena is to sell its nutricosmetics business to Swiss flavours and fragrances specialist Givaudan in a deal that also involves a manufacturing and innovation partnership between the two firms.

Dublin calling: World-class speakers come together for Probiota 2020

26-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

A world-class line up of international experts in the microbiome, probiotics and prebiotics will take centre stage in Dublin this February as Probiota 2020 bridges the science and industry divide.

Probiota Frontiers sessions deadline is today!

LAST CHANCE! Calling all probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome focused researchers

22-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

Are you a researcher with compelling new data on the microbiome? Do you have exciting probiotic or prebiotic science to share? Would you like to present your findings at the leading microbiome-focused event? If so, today is the last day to submit your...

Gelita: Making the leap from beauty-from-within to sports nutrition

05-Nov-2019

When you hear the word ‘collagen’ the beauty from within category may come to mind. But one company wants to show you that this ingredient is a game changer sports nutrition.

Pilot Study finds almond consumption minimizes effects of wrinkles

30-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

New research using high-resolution imaging shows reduced measures of wrinkle width and severity in postmenopausal women who ate almonds as a daily snack.

Calling all probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome focused start-ups and researchers: Apply now!

We want you: Probiota launches Pioneers and Frontiers sessions for Dublin 2020

09-Oct-2019 By Nathan Gray

Are you an innovative start-up, or a researcher with compelling new data? Would you like to present your company or latest scientific findings at the leading microbiome-focused event? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Givaudan invests in personalisation with launch of skin microbiome analyser

03-Oct-2019 By Will Chu

Givaudan is exploring the idea of personalised nutricosmetic products with its microbiome analysis system designed to tailor products to consumer’s bacterial skin communities.

Early Bird Deadline Is Tonight

Don't Miss Out: Probiota 2020 early bird tickets end today!

26-Sep-2019 By Nathan Gray

After its sell-out 2019 edition in Copenhagen, Probiota will be heading to Dublin in February 2020. Check out the key themes and outline agenda for the leading probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome event … and register now for the three-day festival of...

Choc-based nutricosmetic skin claims breach ad code, says UK watchdog

23-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

Cambridge Chocolate Technologies falls foul of the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines as the watchdog bans nutrition claims used to promote the firm’s chocolate-based product.

Drink for hydration: Brewed roselle promising for skin hydration - Vitafoods Asia speaker

15-Aug-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Daily consumption of brewed roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) could improve skin hydration and reduce wrinkles, according to a study from Taiwan.

Microphyt raises €28.5m in microalgae-based product development

12-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

French microalgae specialists Microphyt take a forward step in its expansion plans with €28.5m raised in its latest funding round that reaffirms investor confidence in the microalgae sector.

Seven Seas in choppy waters over health claim use in skin supplement ad

10-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) rules that a magazine ad for skin health supplements is in violation of marketing communication codes for making misleading and unauthorised claims.

ASA orders supplement firm to remove skin claims from collagen drink ad

19-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) rules that a collagen drink advertisement is in breach of marketing communication codes for making anti-ageing and wrinkle-reducing claims.

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas: The US Army, A.I., communicating with consumers, and more

12-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2019 in Vancouver is less than two weeks away, but there’s still time to register to hear from must-see speakers from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, the US Army, Danone, Pharmavite, and many...

Beauty in a tube? Consumers wise up to the importance of sleep and nutrition

05-Jun-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Skincare consumers rate sleep and nutrition as the most important factors for a healthy glow and consider vitamins more effective than collagen, according to new research from Lycored.

Personalised gummies for skin health: Chinese skincare brand expands into nutrition with beauty-from-within range

16-May-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Chinese precision skincare brand MeumSpring is moving into the personalised nutrition space with its first range of functional gummies for the beauty-from-within category.

New products in infant nutrition sift through limited number of ingredients

15-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

The infant nutrition market is characterized by few new ingredients, but lots of new players, according to information shared at a recent event hosted by ingredient supplier DSM.

And the winners of the NutraIngredients Awards 2019 are...

Revealed: Find out who won at the NutraIngredients Awards 2019

09-May-2019 By Nathan Gray

More than 270 industry leaders helped 34 finalists in 12 categories to celebrate success and innovation across the nutrition and wellness industry … as the NutraIngredients Awards 2019 shone a light on nutrition’s brightest stars.

Lipofoods creates soluble curcumin for beauty beverages

24-Apr-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Functional food ingredient developer Lipofoods has revealed a 'highly bio-available' micro-encapsulated curcumin ingredient for use in beauty-from-within beverages.

Seven key supplement trends from Expo West 2019

12-Mar-2019 By Stephen Daniells

We walked and we talked and we took photos, and here’s our list of 7 key trends for supplements from Expo West 2019 in Anaheim.

DSM Venturing bolster skin microbiome interests with S-Biomedic investment

22-Feb-2019 By Will Chu

Royal DSM’s venture investment arm has made its interest in the skin microbiome clear with financial support backing the efforts of Belgium-based life sciences company S-Biomedic.

Put a pin in it: The chart topping health tips shared on social media

03-Jan-2019 By Nikki Cutler

“Self care” is the big theme in health and wellness for 2019, according to the global idea-sharing app Pinterest, with eating trends that show scientific research is capturing the interest of the masses.

Japan Focus: Innovations for seniors, gut health on the go and FOSHU-certified skincare supplements in our latest country round-up

28-Nov-2018 By Cheryl Tay

In our latest review of Japan's supplement and functional food sectors, we feature DSM's efforts to support healthy ageing, probiotic-rich convenience snacks, the country's first FOSHU-certified nutricosmetics product, and enzyme supplements...

Consumers on the hunt for youth-boosting food and drink, says Mintel

21-Nov-2018 By Nikki Cutler

Food, drink and supplement innovators should take tips from the beauty industry as consumers want to fill-up on products that will help them fight the ageing process, says Mintel.