New Zealand’s EPA updates regulations on cosmetic products to ban PFAS

The country’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) said it will ban long-lasting substances perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl — known as PFAS or “forever chemicals” — by 2027.

Precautionary approach

According to some researchers, these virtually indestructible molecules can build up in the body over time and studies have linked them to cancer, infertility and environmental damage.

PFAS are not a common ingredient in cosmetic products, however they have been found in items such as nail polish, shaving cream, foundation, lipstick and mascara.

International research suggests PFAS are only found in a small number of products, but we take a precautionary approach

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Puig acquires major stake in Dr Barbara Sturm

Puig has acquired a majority stake in the premium German derma skin care brand Dr. Barbara Sturm.

The brand founder Dr. Barbara Sturm is set to retain a minority stake and will continue to lead on NPD as chief product development officer and brand ambassador.

In a press statement, Puig said that the acquisition “reinforces Puig’s competitive position in the premium skincare segment”.

The Body Shop: CEO steps down & Body Shop at Home closes

Following the completion of the brand’s sale to private equity firm Aurelius, The Body Shop’s

20 Best Alternatives to Bath & Body Works

In this article, we will discuss the 20 Best Alternatives to Bath & Body Works. You can skip our detailed analysis of the global beauty industry, popular beauty trends in 2024, and recent advancements in beauty companies by going directly to the 5 Best Alternatives to Bath & Body Works.

“Beauty” is an idea that goes beyond appearance; it includes a deep sense of perfection, harmony, and aesthetics. It’s the essence that captures our senses, igniting emotions and inspiring admiration.

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The skincare, fragrance, makeup, and haircare sectors of the booming global beauty business all contribute significantly

12 Best Beauty Products ‘TikTok Made Me Buy’ This Year

If you love your beauty, there’s no better place to find out about the latest hot product than TikTok.

Search the hashtag #skintok and you’ll unearth over 80 billion views (yes, really) featuring everything from the latest beauty buy people are going crazy for, unusual makeup techniques or a new way of using a long favoured product.

It’s made the beauty community a true democracy: No longer are tips on how to care for sensitive skin or draw a perfect eyeliner wing being gatekept by an elite few.

Don’t have time to scroll through the literally endless #skintok videos? We

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• Miniaturized near-infrared spectrometer for integration into smartphones and beauty devices;
• Collaboration with industry partners for industry-specific applications such as personalized skin care;
• trinamiX represented for the first time at BEAUTY in Düsseldorf: Hall 10, booth H66.

trinamiX GmbH, a pioneer in the miniaturization of NIR spectroscopy modules, is presenting its latest Consumer Spectroscopy solution at BEAUTY in Düsseldorf: The world’s first NIR spectrometer that measures in the wavelength range of 1 to 3 micrometers and is so small that it

Ulta Beauty Is Opening in Mexico in 2025

Ulta Beauty is making its international debut next year in Mexico.

The Bolingbrook, Ill.-based beauty retailer has announced a joint venture with Axo, a global brands operator, to launch and operate Ulta in Mexico in 2025.

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The announcement came the same day as Fabrizio Freda, the chief executive officer of the Estée Lauder Cos., highlighted Mexico as a top-performing emerging market for the beauty company.

Dave Kimbell, Ulta’s CEO said: “International expansion represents an incremental, long-term opportunity for Ulta Beauty to extend our reach and leverage our differentiated value proposition.”

In 2019, the retailer announced a Canada