“Skinification” is spreading to the mouth. Beauty brands are applying the principles and ingredients of advanced skin care to other personal care segments — now taking on oral care. 

A survey of 2,200 US adults conducted by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and Morning Consult has found significant gaps in public understanding of how diet affects blood cholesterol, with large numbers incorrectly identifying animal-based foods as protective against hyperlipidemia.

Indonesia is tightening its grip on cosmetics compliance with new halal documentation requirements and enforcement against unregistered products. The country is sending a signal to the cosmetics industry that regulatory compliance is becoming non-negotiable, through the two parallel tracks.