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The US specialist in macroalgae-derived ingredients has published the results of a life cycle assessment (LCA) of Big Kelp Hydration, its kelp-derived moisturising ingredient.

The Italian group, active in cosmetics, nutraceuticals, medical devices and the pet-vet sector, has taken a stake in the Piedmont-based start-up specialising in the valorisation of agri-food by-products.

The global cosmetic pigments market is expected to grow from $800 m (around €704 m) in 2026 to $1.19 bn (around €1.05 bn) by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate of 8.2%, according to MarketsandMarkets.

Founded in Fürth, Germany, in 1876 as a gold-beating workshop, Eckart is celebrating its 150th anniversary.

The German biotech company is to build a bacterial cellulose plant in Elsdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, with a production capacity of up to 10,000 tonnes a year.

The US supplier of speciality ingredients for the cosmetics industry is opening a subsidiary in Mexico City to strengthen its presence in Mexico and, more broadly, across Latin America.

The British biosurfactant specialist, which produces its ingredients through fermentation, and the manufacturer of biodegradable cleaning products have announced a strategic combination of their businesses.

Aloesol is seeking to give Andalusian aloe vera a greater presence on the French market.

South Korean company Shinsung Materials is working to facilitate the use of ecamsule (TDSA), a water-soluble organic UVA filter.

Estonian biotech ÄIO and research centre TFTAK, also based in Tallinn, have launched DigiFoundry 2.0, a three-year R&D programme designed to make the production of microbial oils and fats more efficient, scalable and cost-competitive.

Driven by demand for natural ingredients and sustainably sourced materials, the global market for vegetable oils used in beauty and personal care is expected to reach $5.84 bn (around €5.0 bn) in 2026, rising to $7.72 bn (around €6.6 bn) by 2031, according to MarketsandMarkets.

With Malvallin™ MBAL, a new patent-pending botanical active, Croda is approaching prejuvenation through the lens of skin longevity.

The global cosmetic peptide synthesis market is expected to grow from $259.63m (around €223m) in 2026 to $337.09m (around €290m) by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate of 5.34%, according to Mordor Intelligence.

According to MarketsandMarkets, personal care and dermatology applications are expected to be among the main drivers of global demand over the coming years.

Driven by the rise of sustainable and bio-based formulations, the sector is expected to record a compound annual growth rate of 5.08% between 2026 and 2031, according to MarketsandMarkets.

The German group has launched Dragosine® green, a 100% plant-derived L-carnosine produced through biofermentation.

Produced via fermentation, bacterial-derived pigments could offer a sustainable, biodegradable alternative to synthetic dyes, according to a study published in Frontiers in Bacteriology. Sourced from a vast array of microbial strains, they provide a broad chromatic palette, even if blue and green shades remain somewhat scarcer.

Last July in Shanghai, Silab received the Ringier Technology Innovation Award in the Moisturising & Repairing category for its restructuring active ingredient Neolipyl®.

Driven by advances in synthetic biology, ergothioneine (EGT) is steadily emerging as a key ingredient in anti-ageing and skin protection formulations.

Driven by heightened consumer expectations, increased regulatory pressures and a sustained pace of innovation, the global market for cosmetic ingredients is entering a new phase of transformation: it is becoming more complex, with both rising constraints and opportunities.