Vegan Beauty Innovations: Powered by Green Biotechnology

As mentioned previously, Coty, Inc. recently made headlines with reports it may sell off its consumer beauty division, including brands such as CoverGirl and Rimmel. But what is equally newsworthy, Coty’s CEO Sue Nabi, who joined Coty in 2020, brought her own high-end vegan skincare brand Orveda into the portfolio in 2021. Orveda is positioned …

Hyaluronic acid

How Chinese Biotech Powers the Global Hyaluronic Revolution

Bloomage Biotech is one of China’s biotech titans and a global leader in industrialized hyaluronic-acid (HA) production. Bloomage has pushed HA into luxury formulas and helped make China an indispensable supplier of high-performing HA to brands worldwide. At the same time, Western firms investing in local Chinese ingredient innovators (for example L’Oréal’s backing of the …

Beyond the Mirror: Why Supplements Are the Future of Beauty

Beauty-Wellness Crossovers The convergence of beauty and wellness is reshaping how consumers approach skincare and self-care. The rise of ingestible beauty — from Neocell’s collagen and peptides, to Olly’s “Undeniable Beauty” gummies, to Plant People’s “WonderBeauty” formulas — signals a cultural shift toward long-term vitality. It’s less about quick fixes and more about proactive health …

Copper Peptides in Clean Beauty: What You Need to Know

Copper peptides have become one of the most powerful tools in clean skincare, offering a minimalist approach to visible skin repair, firming, and hydration. Naturally occurring in the body, these short-chain amino acids bonded with copper (often listed as GHK-Cu or Copper Tripeptide-1) support tissue regeneration and collagen synthesis, making them an ingredient for both …

Can Weight Loss Drugs Really Improve Your Skin? What Clean Beauty Needs to Know About GLP-1s and Other Injectables

In the world of clean beauty, we’re used to seeing skincare transformations come from nutrient-rich serums, plant-powered oils, and rituals rooted in self-care. But a new wave of wellness is gaining attention — and it doesn’t come in a bottle. From GLP-1 medications like Zepbound (tirzepatide) to injectable vitamins, peptides, and antioxidants, these science-backed treatments …

Why Spermidine May Be the Next Big Thing in Clean Beauty for Women 40+

As the clean beauty movement continues to evolve, its commitment to transparency, wellness, and age-inclusive care is becoming more expansive and deeply rooted. A natural next step in this evolution is the intersection of clean beauty with science-backed biohacking and internal wellness. And while menopause is finally entering the public conversation, specific beauty concerns—like thinning …

Biossance Pro-Peptide™ Lip Perfector Review

Vegan, Clean, and Long-Lasting It’s rare to find a lip balm that feels as good as it performs—especially one that lives up to a 24-hour moisture claim. But Biossance’s Pro-Peptide™ Lip Perfector delivers. At $18 for 15 g (.53 oz), this vegan balm pairs science-forward ingredients with skin-first results. Key Ingredient: Sugarcane-Derived Squalane At the …