Skin health

Rousselot reorganisation places fortunes on collagen’s meaty shoulders

30-Sep-2019 By Will Chu

American ingredients business Rousselot is to reshuffle its segments in a move that places its collagen-based products at the forefront of the firm’s growth and direction.

Physicians receive inadequate nutrition education, study calls for policy changes

27-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Poor diet is the leading risk factor for early death worldwide. Yet nutrition is insufficiently incorporated into medical education, according to a new report from the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC).

NutraIngredients-Asia awards 2019

NutraIngredients-Asia awards 2019: Meet the four winners of our ingredient awards

27-Sep-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Four companies took home the highly-coveted Ingredient of the Year awards at the second NutraIngredients-Asia Awards…and here’s the full lowdown on the ingredients that took the top spot.

Designs For Health launches health aging product based on annatto derivative

24-Sep-2019 By Hank Schultz

Practitioner channel specialist Designs For Health has launched what it believes will be a strong contender in the healthy aging category with Annatto-GG, which is an offshoot of natural vitamin E manufacture.

BioCell’s collagen ingredient improves skin health in women

30-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

BioCell Technology has published a new study that shows its branded form of collagen can significantly reduce skin wrinkles after 12 weeks of daily use.

Study links higher vitamin A intake to lower risk of skin cancer

05-Aug-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

According to researchers from Brown University, people whose diets included higher levels of vitamin A had a 17% reduction in getting skin cancer (Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma).

Woman owned and operated supplement brand extends hot selling collagen line

29-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

Supplement brand Further Food has extended its line of products with a chocolate flavored collagen powder, a launch which places the brand well to capitalize on an upswing in the sales of beauty products.

New Brazilian collagen producer says its reimagined production process provides differentiator

24-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new collagen player has entered the market with a process it says reimagines the production of this popular ingredient to arrive at a product with a cleaner sustainability story.

Study: Lifestyle, demographic factors account for some of the variations in skin, oral microbiomes

16-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

Network marketing giant Amway has deepened its partnership with biological research firm Microbiome Insights with the release of the largest study yet to look at factors influencing skin and oral microbiome diversity.

Robertet forms JV for broad spectrum hemp extracts in US market

05-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

French natural products specialist Robertet is bringing its supply chain experience to a joint venture on broad spectrum hemp extracts focused on the US market, the company announced recently.

BAPP document lays out common adulterants, best test methods for aloe

24-Jun-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new BAPP bulletin has been published that details adulteration in aloe vera ingredients, which are among the most popular in the entire botanicals industry.

Notes from Nutrition 2019

New data links branded collagen supplementation to increased elasticity of facial skin

17-Jun-2019 By Adi Menayang

Results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial suggests that ingestion of a collagen supplement derived from chicken sternal cartilage may improve the appearance of facial epidermis in women.

May new product launches: Stress relief and better sleep, probiotics for baby, sugar-free collagen candy, and more

28-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

From a probiotic supplement to help babies build up their immune system to a new line of keto shakes by a familiar nutrition company, here are the latest product launches in the nutrition space:

Berries have a long history of use in cosmeceuticals, says berry researcher

14-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

Berries may be a beneficial ingredient for skin protection, says Dr Mary Ann Lila, a professor at North Carolina State University.

Everybody’s free (to wear sunscreen)

Sunscreen does not compromise vitamin D levels, study shows

13-May-2019 By Nathan Gray

The use of sunscreen on sunny days with a high UV index does not compromise vitamin D levels, say researchers from the UK.

Health Canada approves skin care claims for Seppic’s phytoceramide ingredient

30-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

Global ingredient supplier Seppic has received the green light from Canada’s health authority to market its phytoceramide ingredient using several skin health claims.

GNC sales fall as China partnership hits bump in road

26-Apr-2019 By Hank Schultz

Struggling retailer GNC reported first quarter 2019 earnings that included an ‘unexpected decrease in revenue’ from its new China ecommerce joint venture.

Unilever gives supplements another chance with Olly acquisition

19-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

The US arm of global consumer products giant Unilever will acquire San Francisco-based supplement brand Olly. With functional foods and gummy supplements ranging from multivitamins to beauty-from-within, Olly fits in the cross section of Unilever’s two...

From the Editor's Desk

If botanicals don’t fit easily under supplement heading, why not try to fix that?

12-Apr-2019 By Hank Schultz

Should the creation of a new herbal medicine category be one of the goals of the upcoming discussions about a new regulatory framework? If it were possible, such a change could clear up many of the ambiguities surrounding the marketing of these products...

Spreading awareness of ingestible skincare, ingredient supplier Lycored targets consumers directly

12-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

From developing a video game to launching an app, Lycored wants its name recognized among consumers.

Algatech partners with new personal care products firm for astaxanthin topicals in US market

26-Mar-2019 By Hank Schultz

Israeli astaxanthin supplier Algatech has announced a partnership with nascent topicals product producer For the Biome, which was founded by industry pioneer Paul Schulick.

How plant-based brands are riding on collagen’s momentum, without the collagen

22-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Collagen has no vegetarian alternative, let alone vegan. This hasn’t stopped plant-based supplement companies from jumping on the collagen bandwagon.

Ancient Nutrition founder on new products, DSHEA at 25 and hemp-CBD

15-Mar-2019 By Stephen Daniells

With growth “like a rocket ship”, a new range of hemp-CBD products, and a continued commitment to keto and protein, “2019 is going to be a great year”, says Ancient Nutrition product innovator and founder, Jordan Rubin.

Expo West 2019

There’s a shift away from commodity to branded ingredients, says Youtheory science chief

08-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Supplement brand Youtheory refreshed its branding and package design and launched new products at this year’s Natural Products Expo West Show in Anaheim, CA. The company is highlighting the use of branded ingredients in these products.

Korean research links hydrangea extract to beauty-from-within properties

04-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in South Korea explored the effects of ingesting hydrangea extract on skin health. They found a correlation between ingesting the extract and suppressed damage caused by ultraviolet B.

Usana posts another sales increase as China’s direct selling clampdown looms

07-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Network marketing company Usana reported $1.19 billion in annual revenue in its fourth quarter earnings statement. The company now derives more than 80% of its revenue from the Asia-Pacific region.

TODAY! Experts to discuss benefits of probiotics beyond digestive health in upcoming webinar

11-Dec-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Experts from Jarrow Formulas, the International Probiotics Association, Increnovo, and Tufts University will discuss the state of the science and what the future holds in a FREE webinar today hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.

Health Canada approves beauty-from-within claims for innoVactiv’s rice-derived Myoceram

04-Dec-2018 By Adi Menayang

Canadian nutritional ingredient maker innoVactiv announced that Canada’s health authority approved beauty-from-within claims for its branded ceramide ingredient Myoceram.

Consumers on the hunt for youth-boosting food and drink, says Mintel

21-Nov-2018 By Nikki Cutler

Food, drink and supplement innovators should take tips from the beauty industry as consumers want to fill-up on products that will help them fight the ageing process, says Mintel.

Prebiotic combination shows metabolic benefits for adults with acne: Pilot data

07-Nov-2018 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) prebiotics may improve glycemic and lipid metabolic measures in women with acne, suggests a small study from Italy.

ABC bolsters traceability efforts with Sustainable Herbs Program partnership

05-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

The American Botanical Council has partnered with a noted documentary filmmaker to support the Sustainable Herb Program, which aims to foster transparency and traceability in the sourcing of the raw materials for increasingly popular herbal products.

NutraIngredients-USA Global Round-up: Goop under scrutiny, Lycored's 2nd generation solution for skin wellness, and more

05-Nov-2018 By Stephen Daniells

It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world that could impact the US dietary supplements industry. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across...

Commentary

What is CBD being marketed for? Proponents seem deliberately vague on claims

02-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

In the rush to market for CBD products something seems to have been left by the wayside. What do the marketers of these products believe they will do for people?

Marketing CBD is mostly about risk tolerance, legal expert says

29-Oct-2018 By Hank Schultz

The source of CBD should be of concern for the companies marketing the ingredient, said a legal expert at a recent dietary supplement industry event. But he also said the regulatory landscape for the ingredient is shifting so fast that any opinions he...

NutraIngredients-USA Global Round-up: UK’s Amazon weight-loss clamp down, algal omega-3 alliance, and more

01-Oct-2018 By Stephen Daniells

It’s a global supply chain and a global industry, but it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world that could impact the US dietary supplements industry. The answer? Our new weekly round-up of key news from across...

New Chapter founder unveils plan for new line of topical products

17-Sep-2018 By Hank Schultz

New Chapter founder Paul Schulick plans to launch a line of topical products aimed at the skin microbiome with a plan to reenter the ingestibles field in 2020.

Sundots sun-protective daily gummies 'not a replacement' to sunscreen, says CEO

13-Sep-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Sundots, a daily plant-based “sun-protective” gummy using the antioxidant polypodium leucotomos (fern extract), is aiming to change the behavior around sun protection by serving as a complement, not a replacement, to sunscreen and UPF (ultraviolet protection...

NutraIngredients-USA Global Round-up: H&H (Swisse) performance, e-commerce in China, and Tmall's nutricosmetic bonanza

10-Sep-2018 By Stephen Daniells

It’s a global industry, but it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world that could impact the US dietary supplements industry. The answer? Our new weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.

Despite some exaggerations, astaxanthin demand growing strongly, expert says

30-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent market report greatly exaggerates the potential of the global astaxanthin market, an expert says. But demand for the ingredient is growing strongly all the same.

Amazing Grass: New plant-based spin on collagen product is ‘ahead of its time’

28-Aug-2018 By Adi Menayang

As a plant-based specialist, how can Amazing Grass ride on the momentum of collagen, which can only be found in animals? The company’s new product line Amazing Protein Glow was their answer.

Maple leaf extract may prevent wrinkles, research suggests

23-Aug-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Maple leaf extract may have anti-aging effects including the prevention of wrinkle formation by interfering with the breakdown of elastin proteins in the skin, researchers from the University of Rhode Island reported.

What's the science backing skin health claims for supplements? Five ingredients with published studies in the past year

23-Aug-2018 By Adi Menayang

From proteins to pigments to ‘postbiotics,’ here’s a round-up of our coverage on nutrition and skin health research from the past year.

Natreon says organic stamp on shilajit ingredient backs quality message

20-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Natreon has announced an organic certification on its PrimaVie shilajit ingredient. As this is not an agricultural commodity, the company views the certification as more of a statement of overall quality rather than primarily a verification of its production...

Research continues on palm-derived vitamin E's potential benefits in skin health, hair growth, says supplier

17-Aug-2018 By Adi Menayang

There's building research supporting the benefits of vitamin E supplementation for skin health and hair growth, according to the CEO of ExcelVite Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based supplier of palm-derived vitamin E.

FDA cites noni producer for long list of disease claims

15-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Another company selling noni products has run afoul of rules on disease claims, and has received a warning letter from FDA.

Beauty-from-Within FREE WEBINAR, SEPT. 20 @ 1:00 PM EST

TOMORROW: Exploring the market landscape and science behind ‘beauty-from-within’ products

14-Aug-2018 By Adi Menayang

From ashwagandha to biotin to collagen, brands are marketing the beauty merits of different ingredients in capsules, powders, and effervescent tablets. So what does the market landscape of beauty-from-within supplements look like in the US today, and...

NEWS IN BRIEF

Nutrex Hawaii gets USP certification on astaxanthin supplement

06-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Nutrex Hawaii, the finished goods brand of algae supplier Cyanotech, says its astaxanthin product has received the USP Verified certification.

USANA tops $300 million in sales for quarter

26-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

USANA Health Sciences has reported record revenue in its second quarter, driven largely by results in mainland China.

Algatech says despite concerns about sunscreen claims astaxanthin can support skin health

09-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

Some marketers making claims for sunscreen-like action on their dietary supplement products have received warning letters. But one astaxanthin supplier maintains its ingredient has data backing its important sun health benefits.

Collagen-based supplement shows skin and joint health benefits: RCT

09-Jul-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Oral supplementation with collagen bioactive peptides, plus chondroitin, glucosamine, L-carnitine, vitamins, and minerals may simultaneously improve both skin and joint health, says a new study.