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Beauty/Cosmetic/Skincare Trends The number of attendees at skincare/cosmetic ingredient -raw suppliers trade shows has noticeably been growing since we've been covering this industry. Big and small independent companies alike-looking for the next ingredient to make their products stand out in a crowded marketplace...were strolling the aisles-and packed  the trend forecasting seminars at the go round of In-Cosmetics. Highlights: Waterless products have been around for awhile- our first LUSH bars' of shampoo/conditioner + popular bath bomb buys at one of their first stores -in Vancouver,  British Columbia-was about 24 years ago. Now fresh drinking water (and the lack there of ) -and the industries that suck it up-are well known. Using less of this precious commodity- along with less non-recyclable-eco packaging-were two standout trends we hope become completely mainstream in the skincare/beauty/cosmetics productions. A top pick for cool new 'thing'- at the ...

A predictable theme for the holiday seasons is to de-stress..and a whole bunch of CALMing cosmetics and ingredients ( like soothing multi-tasker calamine) aims to minimize " nature's alarm system " cortisol's  negative impact on skin. PLUS-the latest in hydration, topically . Korea's SUNJIN Beauty Science   sunscreens and blocks with Calamine.made from anti-oxidant loaded cherry blossom extract. Skin's gets hydrated-with  SUNJIN Beauty Science   's latest solution of creams and balms-that are super lightweight and absorb or rinse off pdq without leaving a film like many oil loaded moisturizers+cleansers out there, From creams to custards...all feel barely there vs old school skin creams.  Birch sap is an 'it ingredient' for skincare naturally packed with  nutrients+hyaluronic acid that moisturizes-plus calming anti-oxidants that sooth irritated skin. Velvet Air Lipsticks by ECRU New York...latest moisturizing long lasting lip...

Part 3-In-Cosmetics A lot of instagram ready looks are aided by topical temporary fixes akin to IRL Photoshop... At In-Cosmetics...we saw plenty of raw materials/ingredients to help. Sensient Cosmetics Technologies-had really teeny teeny teeny  Natupure® fibers--they're made from hemp shives/sunflower hulls/ charcoal (!)...that when put in a foundation formula like their Reconstructing Fiber Foundation-provides insta  smoothing canvas-wrinkle/pore perfection-acting as microscopic fillers-primer base like with oil/sweat absorption and mattifying properties-. Can be put into mascara and hair formulas too for added volume/length. Company also displayed a soy infused foundation-non GMO sourced-because today's customer is def expecting multi-tasking serum -treatment-coverage...saving a step on skin care regimes. A retail example of foundation+serum in one multi-tasking product =by Ilia-not a BB or CC btw Most Fun JUST IN TIME for Halloween-Day of the De...

Part One: As consumers worldwide shift their thinking (or vocabulary) from anti-aging to wellness-their priorities for what is desire-able is also getting re-fresh too. SRO-a program on regulation-part of the very well attended Indie Brand How To's from Inception to Concept The Basics: Want to know the latest wellness trends for skin/haircare? Walk the aisles of a supplier trade show-for an education on cutting edge ingredients-usually before they're 'in' the retail market. We've been covering these kinds of events for years-learning where/how both big companies and individuals-source their products/ingredients. Open secret: Sometimes the splashy marketed products and cult favs contain the same ingredients from the same source... or private label manufacturers. an exception for global brand-albeit smallish one- natural leaning  Tata Harper  Skincare doesn't out-source formulations for its products...'crafted' at an in-house lab acc...

PART ONE: Some the latest ingredients and trends in skincare, healthy hair and best beauty bets-from the NY Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Javits Convention Center) + Halo by Sciton , Alastin, GlamSquad NY Media Presentation   It's always interesting (to us)...to reflect back on what's remembered from the slew of information and new products soaked up at  NYSCC Supplier Days.  Attended by loads of skincare+ cosmetic brands looking for the next 'it' ingredients, this two day affair gets very little mainstream press-but imo-is a good indicator of current trends and future skin/hair/beauty biz products.  via GIPHY And the major issues of companies- including regulations/compliances Therefore- standing out the most -was learning that not only does the FDA practically do zilch with regards to banning chemicals in the afore mentioned cosmetic product categories...(10 vs EU's ban of  1700 chemicals plus-and another 100 or so not yet reviewed chemi...