Beauty & wellness
MartinBauer hair growth complex a potential support for GLP-1 side effect
MartinBauer Nutraceuticals has launched a non-hormonal aid for hair growth, providing a natural support for men and women and an option to manage an emerging side effect of GLP-1 use.
NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2026 winners announced!
The NutraIngredients Europe Awards crowned 16 worthy winners last night during a VIP party in Barcelona.
Vitafoods show floor preview: Exhibitors 0-Z
With just four days until Vitafoods Europe (May 5–7), we offer a third instalment of exhibitor previews providing a sneak peek at what will take place on the show floor.
April Launch Pad: Personalized wellness, ingestible beauty and gut health
From beauty-from-within to hydration to microplastic defense and next-gen energy formats, this month’s launches highlight how brands are rethinking everyday wellness with more targeted, lifestyle-driven solutions.
Key trends emerge in Vitafoods Europe education programme
Vitafoods Europe will return to Barcelona from May 5–7, 2026 with more than 37 hours and 100 speakers of educational content highlighting key industry trends.
Transparency tech: New app reveals supplement ingredient credibility
A nutraceutical consultant hopes to elevate science-backed ingredients after creating an app which can analyze the scientific credibility, regulatory status, dose efficacy and ingredient interactions for any supplement on the market.
Vitafoods show floor preview: Exhibitors A–G
Taking place in Barcelona next week (May 5-7), Vitafoods Europe 2026 will once again bring together experts from across the functional food and supplements industry for an unmissable trade show.
myBrainCo partners pharmacy veteran to gain ground in new sales channel
Australian supplements brand myBrainCo is partnering StirlingFildes Plus to leverage the latter’s connections in the pharmacy industry, a sector it is looking to establish a foothold in.
Synbiotic supplement may reduce signs of skin aging: Vidya study
Daily supplementation with an antioxidant-rich synbiotic may improve skin elasticity in the face and reduce the severity of wrinkles, says a new study.
WINCEE launch: Women’s health research top of the agenda
Women are the foundation of healthy families and prosperous economies as they make 80% of purchasing decisions and invest their salaries in loved ones, yet are still underrepresented in clinical trials. WINCEE aims to bring this to an end.
Pendulum expands Mayo Clinic collaboration into women’s health and dermatology
The extended clinical research partnership between Pendulum and the Mayo Clinic seeks to build a stronger body of clinical evidence for microbiome-based interventions beyond metabolic health.
Beauty supplements and ingredients on show at in-cosmetics Global 2026
A new Inner Beauty Zone focused on beauty-from-within products launched this week at in-cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris (14-16 April).
Evanium raises €2.2 million to deliver dual encapsulation technology
German life-science startup Evanium has raised €2.2 million to address botanical inefficiency with dual encapsulation technology which it claims will power the next generation of bioavailability-enhanced ingredients.
Beauty-from-within category growth accelerates at Expo West 2026
Diversification in actives, formats, and distribution channels were highlighted by dietary supplement brands and ingredient suppliers in Anaheim, reflecting how consumer expectations for ingestible beauty continue to evolve.
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Updated Advance Programme now live!
Check out the latest updated Advance Programme for our Growth Asia Summit 2026, which takes place from July 8 to 10 in Singapore
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...
Enbiosis reveals 2.0 platform: AI-powered nutraceutical discovery
UK-based biotech firm Enbiosis is set to launch its ‘game changing’ digital twin platform which it claims will enable the fast creation of clinically credible, AI-powered gut health formulations.
Postbiotic supplement may protect against childhood dental caries: RCT
Chewable supplements formulated with a non-viable Lactobacillus salivarius strain may improve oral health for children by reducing levels of tooth decay causing bacteria, says a new study from Poland.
March Launch Pad: Biotics, hormonal health and cellular energy lead the way
This month’s offerings point to a shift from single-benefit solutions toward more integrated, system-wide support.
Inside the rise of ingestible beauty and the science driving it
Cosmetic scientist and director of innovation for beauty-from-within brand Urenew explains how nutricosmetics are reshaping skin health from the inside out.
Vanity-led demand: Vitagen taps female audience with beauty-focused drinks
The probiotic cultured milk brand refocuses on gut health and collagen, riding on the beauty food revolution that has swept across food and wellness categories in Asia
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics debuts hyaluronic acid-mimicking vegan PDRN at PCHi 2026
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant unveiled its new vegan PDRN ingredient, said to biomimic hyaluronic acid (HA)’s benefits while being more cost-effective, at the recent Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show.
Last call for the 2026 NutraIngredients-USA Award submissions!
You still have time to submit entries to the prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards, but the deadline, set for Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:55 p.m. CT, is quickly approaching!
Low-dose saw palmetto extract shows hair growth improvements in 180-day clinical trial
A standardized saw palmetto extract standardized for specific fatty acids report improvements in hair density, new hair growth and shedding reduction in adults with self-perceived hair thinning, say two new studies.
NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2026: And the finalists are…
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2026... The winners will be celebrated at the industry party of the year in Barcelona in May.
China’s retail landscape change: Douyin, Sam’s Club driving sales for Swisse
China’s health foods industry has been seeing declining sales from brick-and-mortar pharmacy chains and brands like Swisse are seeing Douyin and Sam’s Club as new growth channels.
Biotech empowering innovation amid shifting consumption habits in China – IMCD Sanrise
IMCD Sanrise says that biotechnology is empowering ingredient innovation amid rapid urbanisation and shifting consumption habits in Asia, particularly China.
Industry leaders praise ‘high bar’ of NutraIngredients USA awards as entry deadline approaches
With the extended deadline for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2026 now just days away, the window for companies across the U.S. supplement and nutrition sector to submit their entries is almost closed.
Nutricosmetics trends 2026: What brands need to know
We take a look inside the nutricosmetics boom to explore the science, trending formats and ingredients, and opportunities for future growth.
Sequential raises $3.5M to scale AI-led ingredient discovery across skin and ingestible health
Skin microbiome testing company Sequential has announced its latest funding round will advance its platform development and commercial pipeline, with an eye on data-driven product development in personal care and health categories.
How microbiome science is reshaping the future of beauty innovation
Here’s what brands need to know about this growing area of new product development…
Listen: NI exclusive with Checkerspot CTO on POA innovation
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.
Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!
For those who haven’t submitted yet, time is on your side.
WSGN on how GLP‑1 drugs are reshaping beauty and wellness innovation
GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic are changing beauty needs, driving demand for products targeting skin laxity, hair loss and emotional well-being. Here’s how brands can respond.
Collagen beverages and ingestible K-beauty gain US retail traction as Clöud Café launches at Ulta
Clöud Café has launched its coffee and matcha offerings at Ulta Beauty as alternative to leading collagen RTD products and marking the company’s first placement inside a US beauty specialty retailer.
Rewriting weight management: GLP-1s, TikTok and the shift to metabolic health
At the Weight Management Summit, NIQ’s Sherry Frey described how shifting consumer behaviors, GLP-1 medications and the rise of social commerce are reshaping not just weight management, but the broader wellness landscape.
PCHi Fountain Awards 2026 highlights C-beauty’s role in driving global innovation
The Fountain Awards by Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi), which saw the recognition of new names and major players, highlighted the increasingly significant role of C-beauty in driving global innovation.
Singapore’s MIRIQA expands into immunity category, targets modern family wellness
Singapore firm MIRIQA has expanded beyond beauty supplements into the immunity category, and looks to meet the health and wellness needs of modern families.
Herbal extract complex may reduce signs of skin aging: Cosmax study
A combination of extracts from Korean mint, goji berry and fig may reduce wrinkles and improve skin hydration and elasticity, says a new study from scientists at Cosmax, South Korea’s largest cosmetics manufacturer.
dsm-firmenich aims to elevate C-beauty through biological intelligence and advanced tech
dsm‑firmenich is looking to elevate consumer products in the Chinese beauty market through its ingredient innovations powered by advanced biotechnology.
FabFitFun acquires Paya Health to drive ingestible wellness expansion
FabFitFun has acquired supplement brand Paya Health as the lifestyle platform expands beyond its subscription box roots into wellness and ingestible beauty.
Collagen goes couture: Vital Proteins’ pop-up diner
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.
February Launch Pad: From men’s health to pregnancy, starting in the gut
Microbiome-driven innovation dominates the latest launches, from prebiotic fibers and next-gen probiotics to L-glutamine, but brands are also expanding into targeted solutions for cognition, stress, hydration and metabolic support.
Centre for Nutraceuticals aims to be ‘global voice’ for the industry
The University of Westminster officially launched its expanded Centre for Nutraceuticals this month, now with a first-of-its-kind tailored capsule machine for personalized nutrition research.
Vichy Longevity Clinic popup showcases new collagen science
To unveil its inside-out beauty innovations, Vichy created a clinic-style popup in Paris that fused holistic beauty with health tech.
Lancôme launches topical longevity skincare with Timeline
L’Oréal’s Lancôme brand is set to bring Timeline’s biotech longevity actives into mainstream skincare.
A smart move for beauty-from-within: Make Time Wellness expands to Ulta Beauty
Women’s brain health brand Make Time Wellness now offers its three-product lineup on Ulta Beauty’s website, reflecting broadening interest in supplements positioned at the intersection of wellness and beauty.
