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Heart transplants and brain tumour treatments are skin care's new inspiration

Brands are delving even deeper into medical and surgical technology to create skin care, as the consumer appetite for science-led frameworks deepens

Retinoids to peptides: 5 hero ingredients being optimised in skin care

They’re not new, they’re better than ever. Retinoids, peptides, vitamin C, ceramides and niacinamide are being upgraded for the latest skin care products

Beta-glucan is the skin barrier hero of 2026

This healing and hydrating ingredient is rapidly emerging as a multi-tasking saviour for sensitive skin, writes Megan Fahy

From scalpel to serum: The rise of pre-and post-procedure skin care

Playing a supportive role to the latest aesthetic surgery and tweakment trends, procedural skin care is entering a new era in 2026, reports Julia Wray

Spicules: the K-beauty skin care ingredient primed to break through in 2026

Hailed as ‘microneedling in a bottle’ and ‘liquid microneedling’, spicules are already gaining viral attention as a K-beauty skin care ingredient, and they are poised to go mainstream

Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 skin care trends of 2026 in new report

K-beauty spicules, barrier hero ingredient beta-glucan and support for cosmetic treatments are among the skin care trends on the rise this year

Jojoba Desert earns Fair for Life Certification for the sixth consecutive year

Jojoba Desert has been awarded Fair for Life (FFL) certification for 2026, marking six consecutive years of certification and reaffirming its long-term commitment to responsible sourcing and ethical operations

T-beauty: The rise of Taiwan's unsung beauty movement

T-beauty is quietly gaining recognition for its skin and scalp care expertise and green innovation, rather than its cultural storytelling

Beauty beyond minimalism: Why Scandi beauty is attracting the global consumer

More than a minimalist aesthetic, Scandi beauty has matured into an approach that resonates with shoppers and sets a new standard for brands

Move over K-beauty, I-beauty is blending tradition with modern science to gain global appeal

New twists on Ayurveda and climate-adaptive cosmetics are set to propel Indian beauty internationally, writes Julia Wray

4 predicted K-beauty trends for 2026

Beyond sheet masks and snail mucin, a fresh K-beauty wave is tipped to take off, solidifying South Korea’s global beauty dominance

K-beauty has dominated the world. Is 'Arab beauty' next in line?

From Amouage to Asteri, Arab beauty is billed as the next global powerhouse, shaping everything from new olfactive directions to climate-adaptive make-up

Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 ‘beauty hotspots’ of 2026 in new report, from K-beauty to Arab beauty

India, the Middle East, Scandinavia and Taiwan join South Korea as the hotspot regions shaping global beauty trends. But they are also shifting consumer expectations

Inside the 'Manissance': why men’s grooming is gearing up for major growth in 2026

From teenage boys co-buying luxury niche fragrances to decant and share, to the surge in male ‘tweakments’, there is new momentum behind male grooming, writes Maisie Bovingdon

Inflammation care is a key skin longevity trend for 2026

Consumer demand for skin care that targets inflammation is growing, but how can brands sidestep the restrictions on product claims? Julia Wray reports

Sticky rice, sesame and salt: Fragrance will enter its 'swavoury' gourmand era in 2026

‘Grown up gourmands’ will gain momentum as savoury notes merge with sweet to create an elevated code of comfort

Neuroscience and beauty innovation: key trends to watch in 2026

Vague 'neuro claims' are out and evidence-aligned approaches that respect the current state of neuroscience are in, proving how skin care routines and fragrance can support the mind

‘Resilient’ beauty is the new standard for skin, hair care and make-up in 2026

Serums that build skin resilience; scalp treatments that make hair more resistant and make-up that lasts all day. Resilient beauty gives consumers the long-term support they now crave

Cosmetics Business predicts the top 5 beauty trends of 2026 in new report

Resilience is the new watchword in skin and hair care, neuro-beauty turns evidence-based, and male grooming finds its next boom; these are among the trends shaping beauty in 2026

Skin care for the derriere: why brands are aiming to crack butt care

Bums are the final taboo in body care, and brands are entering the nascent space to serve a variety of needs

How ‘Dubai chocolate’ sparked 2025’s viral pistachio body care trend

Nostalgic, comforting and unexpected, consumers have gone nuts for pistachio ­– in body care as much as in chocolate

Is wellness-infused body care the next beauty frontier?

From ashwagandha body lotions to chia seed body oils, body care as we know it is transforming. But the great wellness infusion is not without its hurdles, writes Maisie Bovingdon

Forget minis, maxi-sized toiletries are now trending

Offering better value, less waste and a longer-lasting pack, supersized body care is appealing to brands and consumers alike, reports Julia Wray

LED devices for the hands are an emerging trend in at-home beauty tech

A new wave of skin tech is here that goes beyond the face. LED masks and mitts for the hands target signs of ageing and sun damage as consumers seek visible results

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