Trend analysis
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Mirapol® Hygiene Boost for freshness in fabric care
Discover how Mirapol® Hygiene Boost fights fabric ‘permastink’ and keeps laundry smelling fresher for longer. Syensqo’s breakthrough ingredient helps laundry brands deliver lasting odour control that your customers will love—find out how this innovation could transform your next fabric care launch.
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Cutting-edge fragrance solutions for hair care and body wash
Discover how Givaudan’s new Bloomful™ Splash and Bloom Drops unlock powerful fragrance experiences in hair care and body wash, delivering captivating scent moments that elevate every routine. Explore these innovative solutions and transform how your products delight the senses.
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Enhance natural oil deposition on hair with OleoFlex
Discover how OleoFlex™ by Applechem transforms natural oil delivery in hair care, creating softer, healthier strands with a patented micro-sponge network. Unlock advanced, eco-friendly formulations that balance natural content and performance—find out how your products can stand out.
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IMCD launches Beauty Studio in South Africa
IMCD has unveiled its innovative Beauty Studio in Johannesburg, offering local beauty brands a creative space with ready-to-use base formulations and expert support to speed up product development. Discover how this new hub could boost your next hair care launch.
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Rotolabel drives economical change in beauty product labelling
Discover how Rotolabel is helping South African beauty brands adapt to economic and sustainability trends in 2024, as consumers seek transparent, eco-conscious packaging and more affordable products. Find out what this shift means for the future of beauty labels and your business.
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Probiobrain psychobiotic for mental wellness
Discover how Probiobrain™ is unlocking the powerful link between gut health and mental wellness, helping people thrive in today’s fast-paced world. Find out how Novonesis’s innovative biosolutions are reshaping mental wellbeing for a better, happier life.
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Ectoin to revolutionise the skincare market
Discover how ectoin—first found in bacteria surviving Egypt’s harsh salt lakes—is set to transform skincare with its powerful, natural protection against stress and dehydration. Explore why this breakthrough ingredient could be the next big thing for lasting, healthier skin.
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New Sunnyworld sun care collection from Lubrizol
Discover Sunnyworld by Lubrizol—where effective sun protection meets your daily skincare routine. Experience innovative, eco-friendly formulas designed for radiant, healthy skin with anti-ageing benefits. Explore how Sunnyworld makes staying protected in the sun easy and enjoyable.
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New CBD alternative to promote skin health and wellbeing
Discover Silybidiol™, a new CBD alternative from Givaudan Active Beauty, designed to protect your skin from urban pollution while supporting overall health and wellbeing. Explore how this innovative milk thistle extract champions a proactive, holistic approach to ageing and skin resilience.
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Kotex launches P-Word survey
Kotex’s new P-Word survey marks Menstrual Hygiene Day by revealing that stigma and period poverty still affect many South African women, despite changing attitudes. Discover what the findings mean for access to menstrual products, education, and how Kotex plans to close these gaps.
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IPSOS survey: South Africans prioritise health and wellness
Despite tight budgets, South Africans are leading the way in healthy living, outpacing global health habits according to the latest Ipsos survey. Discover what’s driving this rise in wellness focus across the nation’s urban and connected communities.
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Silab wins ICIC Award for Inclusium
Silab’s Inclusium, inspired by inclusive beauty and designed for all skin types, has won the ICIC Award at the International Cosmetics Innovation Conference for its breakthrough in natural skincare. Discover how this innovative ingredient addresses the diverse needs of healthy, radiant skin across age, gender, and ethnicity.
