Beauty & wellness

Editor to editor: Key takeaways from Expo West 2026

Editor to editor: Key takeaways from Expo West 2026

Protein saturation, delivery format diversification and a more evidence-based approach to women’s health were among the clearest themes at Natural Products Expo West 2026, according to NutraIngredient editor Danielle Masterson and Deputy Editor Cassandra...

Listen: NI exclusive with Checkerspot CTO on POA innovation

Listen: NI exclusive with Checkerspot CTO on POA innovation

By Cassandra Stern

A study published this week outlines efforts to make palmitoleic acid (POA) more commercially viable, outlining a fermentation-based production route that could help address ongoing supply and consistency issues.

Collagen goes couture: Vital Proteins’ pop-up diner

Collagen goes couture: Vital Proteins’ pop-up diner

By Cassandra Stern

Vital Proteins used New York Fashion Week as a live platform to showcase collagen peptides in food and beverage, launching a limited-time “Vital Diner” pop-up designed to serve the industry’s backstage workforce.

Nutrafol debuts formula tailored for men aged 50+

Nutrafol debuts formula tailored for men aged 50+

By Cassandra Stern

Haircare supplement brand Nutrafol has launched its first life-stage-specific formula for men, marking nearly a decade since the company innovated in the men’s supplement category.

L’ange teams up with Florida Panthers in sports marketing push

L’ange teams up with Florida Panthers in sports marketing push

By Cassandra Stern

Under the agreement, L’ange becomes the National Hockey League team’s official hair care partner and presenting partner of the Panthers Dance Team, with activations planned across game days, community programming and themed events, including Women’s...

Skin science: Latest stories on cosmetics science and formulation

Skin science: Latest stories on cosmetics science and formulation

By Hui Ling Dang

Dive into our latest stories on formulation and science, featuring research on extracts of Centella asiatica and cashew apple, an electrokinetic study on hair conditioner surfactants, rise and barriers of plant-based ingredients, and more.

Tru Niagen enters beauty market with NR supplement

Tru Niagen enters beauty market with NR supplement

By Cassandra Stern

Supplement brand Tru Niagen has extended its healthy aging platform into the beauty-from-within space with the debut of Tru Niagen Beauty, a daily supplement positioned to support skin elasticity, hydration and healthy hair and nail growth through NAD+...

Ritual CEO on what will define beauty-from-within in 2026

Ritual CEO on what will define beauty-from-within in 2026

By Cassandra Stern

As brands enter a “prove-it” era shaped by clinical validation, ingredient transparency and evolving consumer expectations, Ritual’s founder outlines the standards she believes will separate leaders from laggards in 2026.