Skin health

Special Edition: Anti Aging

Vox Pop: What does ‘beauty from within’ mean to consumers?

21-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

Stopping several unsuspecting passers-by in downtown Chicago, we gathered some consumer thoughts on the efficacy of “beauty from within” supplements, and what the term means to them.

Special edition: Anti aging

Backing deconstructed collagen molecule with data key to supporting focused benefits

19-Jul-2016 By Hank Schultz

Sometimes the sum of the parts is in fact greater than the whole, and that seems to be the story in collagen, at least for some of its more focused anti aging benefits that are tied to specific peptides.

Special Edition: Anti-Aging

Seeing is believing: Managing consumer expectations for beauty from within products

15-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

When consumers use beauty-from-within products they expect to see the effects in the mirror, and sometimes quickly, but this is actually more of an opportunity than a challenge, say experts.

Science, market forces, challenges and opportunities in the spotlight in Anti-Aging forum

11-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Experts from Nutrilite/Amway, Atrium Innovations, Unistraw, and CosmeticsDesign will discuss the challenges and opportunities in the beauty-from-within category in a FREE forum hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.

Study supports collagen peptides' anti-aging potential: RCT

07-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Five grams per day of collagen peptides derived from fish may improve skin moisture, elasticity, and wrinkles, says a new study from Nitta Gelatin Inc.

Rosemary + grapefruit extracts show beauty-from-within potential: RCT

06-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from rosemary and grapefruit may improve skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles, says a new study from researchers in Spain and Italy.

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas

‘Amazing growth’ but regulatory climates complicate probiotic potential, says IPA chief

20-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Regulatory confusion, inappropriate headlines, and scientific transparency are just three of the big issues affecting the probiotics sector, says the executive director of the International Probiotics Association.

The retail buyer’s guide to new products at the Healthy & Natural Show: Supplements

06-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Walking the floor at the Healthy & Natural Show and looking for the new and innovative? We round-up the new products in the supplement aisles.

Algae Life Sciences announces 239 structure/function claims

05-May-2016

The claims relate to the company’s AstaZine Natural Astaxanthin product, which is extracted from certified organic Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae.

Marketer writes down remaining BluScience inventory, pivots toward ChromaDex's PurEnergy ingredient

02-May-2016 By Hank Schultz

Canadian supplement company NeutriSci has now dropped all sales of ChromaDex’s pTeroPure ingredient in favor of an energy product line based upon its PurEnergy ingredient, which is a pTeroPure/caffeine co crystal. 

Deadline for submission: March 18!

We want you! Scientific committee calls for cutting-edge science at the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2016

01-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The scientific committee of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2016 is calling for submission of abstracts for this year's event. Don’t miss your chance to present!

Collagen supplements offer cellulite benefits: RCT study

01-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Collagen peptide supplementation may improve the appearance of cellulite, says a new study that uses Gelita’s Verisol branded ingredient.

White House calls for microbiome science support

29-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Industry stakeholders have expressed their support and excitement at a recent White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) national call to action for new public and private commitments to support microbiome science.

For Frutarom, small is beautiful when looking at acquisition targets

26-Feb-2016 By Hank Schultz

In US basketball lingo they call it playing small ball. Frutarom, which supplies flavors, fragrances and dietary supplement ingredients, has grown to one of the world’s largest companies in the category by acquiring many of the smallest firms.

Cacao extract may protect skin from wrinkles: Study

23-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A daily supplement with an extract from cacao may reduce UV-induced skin aging and protect against wrinkles, suggests a new study with lab mice and human skin cells.

CBD supplement line launches with test program to donate products to those who can't afford them

03-Dec-2015 By Hank Schultz

Another company offering a CBD dietary supplement has debuted, this time with a way to address the high cost of the products.

Cocoa flavanols may boost skin from within: 24-week RCT

23-Nov-2015 By Stephen Daniells

High-flavanol cocoa supplementation may have positive impacts on facial wrinkles and skin elasticity in photo-aged Korean women, says a new study from scientists from Seoul National University.

AstaReal launches direct to consumer supplements to expand astaxanthin market, applications

12-Nov-2015 By Hank Schultz

AstaReal Group has launched two direct to consumer astaxanthin supplements under its Astavita brand name.  The supplements feature raw material from the company’s newly expanded Moses Lake, WA production facility.

ChromaDex, P&G announce deal for nicotinamide riboside

05-Nov-2015 By Stephen Daniells

ChromaDex Corp. has entered into a joint development agreement with Procter & Gamble for development of forms of nicotinamide riboside (NR) for select applications.

Trendspotting at the Food Tech Expo and Summit in Mexico City

14-Oct-2015 By Steve Osborn, Principal Consultant, Food and Beverage, The Aurora Ceres Partnership, Banamex Mexico City, Mexico

What are the hottest trends in food and beverage in Latin America? Steve Osborn, principal consultant, food and beverage, at The Aurora Ceres Partnership, headed to the Food Tech Expo and Summit in Mexico City to find out...

Reserveage Organics founder credits Gelita with firming up science supporting beauty-from-within

02-Oct-2015 By Hank Schultz

Reserveage Organics, a company built first upon the benefits of the antioxidants found in wine grapes, is expanding rapidly into the beauty-from-within category, which founder Naomi Whittel says is finally taking off in the US.

Youtheory surfs cresting beauty-from-within wave on a board made of collagen

30-Sep-2015 By Hank Schultz

The perpetually almost-ready-for-prime-time beauty-from-within is a concept seems finally to be achieving market relevance in the US, and supplement brand youtheory is capitalizing on that wave.

Peptan collagen shows skin health benefits from within

29-Sep-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Oral supplementation with collagen peptides may boost skin hydration by almost 30%, according to data from two double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trials on Asian and Caucasian women with different skin types.

AstaReal announces plan to further expand US astaxanthin facility as finished product brand hits market

08-Sep-2015 By Hank Schultz

Astaxanthin manufacturer AstaReal has announced plans to further expand its production facility in Washington State and has followed other producers of the carotenoid into the direct-to-consumer finished products market.

Cannavest gets CBD oil products on natural channel retail shelves amid mounting losses

02-Sep-2015 By Hank Schultz

Cannavest, a Las Vegas, NV-based company active in the CBD marketplace, has reported a sharp increase in losses in its second quarter, 2015 earnings statement. But the company also hit the retail market with its PlusCBD Oil product and secured significant...

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Green tea extracts fail to protect skin against UV

20-Jul-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

A combination of green tea extracts and vitamin C may not protect skin from sun burn, says a new double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial from England.

Too much orange juice may raise skin cancer risk – but citrus virtues should not be forgotten

07-Jul-2015 By Rachel Arthur

A US study has associated orange juice with the risk of melanoma, but the Florida Department of Citrus is urging caution over ‘careless coverage’ of the findings.

Health Canada grants Verisol a Natural Product Number, confirms efficacy and safety

15-Jun-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Product Directorate (NNHPD) has confirmed the clinical efficacy of Gelita’s Verisol collagen peptide for improving skin physiology.

Euromonitor runs rule over recent nutraceutical award winners

25-May-2015 By Simone Baroke

Market analyst Euromonitor International dissects recent NutraIngredients Awards winners to provide category perspective from sustainable omega-3 to healthy ageing in this guest article.

Lycored makes a play for European Beauty From Within market

07-May-2015 By Niamh Michail

On the back of a successful US launch, Lycored will release its nutraceutical ingredient in Europe as it predicts growth opportunities for the Beauty from Within segment.

"This is a new idea - that some probiotics may work by affecting the overall ecosystem of the gut"

How do probiotics work? Previously unknown 'facilitator' mechanism revealed

15-Apr-2015 By Niamh Michail

The popular probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG may work by acting as 'a facilitator' that modifies and promotes the activity of other gut bacteria, say scientists.

Deadline for submission: April 10!

We want you! Scientific committee calls for cutting-edge science at Probiota Americas 2015

07-Apr-2015 By Stephen Daniells

A newly established scientific committee is set to assess cutting edge research for the Probiota Americas 2015 Scientific Frontiers poster session. Don’t miss your chance to present!

Despite economic uncertainty, Brazilian ingredient market remains promising, exec says

03-Apr-2015 By Hank Schultz

The widely publicized issues affecting the Brazilian economy is a concern for companies selling ingredients there, but the underlying demand for health and wellness products means market growth is still a realistic possibility, says one executive.

Digitek is creeping onto the nutrition scene - and it's bringing big potential with it

26-Mar-2015 By Annie-Rose Harrison-Dunn at the University Medical Centre Groningen, the Netherlands

Health apps, home tests and other digitek are the future of nutrition research and public health strategies, according to top researchers in the field. 

Probiotics on the verge of “dramatic second growth curve,” expert says

25-Mar-2015 By Elizabeth Crawford

Probiotics are on the cusp of a “dramatic second growth curve” that could more than double their sales in supplements in the U.S., but new delivery platforms and uses could threaten the long-term potential growth of supplements in the category, according...

The science of nutricosmetics: ‘Not all collagen ingredients are created equal’

19-Mar-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Collagen ingredients are driving much of the growth in the global nutricosmetics market, which is predicted to reach US$7.4bn by 2020, but how much science is there to substantiate the claims?  

Special edition: Beauty from within

Nutricosmetics: ‘US market holds great potential but a few challenges must be overcome’, say suppliers

19-Mar-2015 By Stephen Daniells

New product launches containing collagen – the majority with a “beauty from within” positioning – have grown an eye-watering 250% in just four years, with Japan offering plenty of delivery and formulations lessons for Western companies.

Special Edition: Beauty from within

Nature’s Bounty: 'Women’s health and beauty is a growth category for our brand'

19-Mar-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

With its recently launched Hair, Skin and Nails Challenge, Nature’s Bounty is seeing growth in the beauty-from-within category and women’s health.

SPECIAL EDITION: BEAUTY FROM WITHIN

Nutricosmetics: The latest ingredient trends

18-Mar-2015 By Niamh Michail

NutraIngredients takes a look at the most sought-after ingredients in the world of nutracosmetics

Special edition: Beauty from within

Beauty From Within turns ugly for L’Oréal and Nestlé

17-Mar-2015 By Shane STARLING

It promised so much – the globe’s biggest cosmetic and food players L’Oréal and Nestlé applying serious marketing, research and NPD clout to drive a nascent category into the mainstream public consciousness. It was going to make beauty from within (BFW)...

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Licorice extract may help protect skin from UV stress

19-Feb-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Licorice extract may help protect human skin cells against UV damage by upping production of protective antioxidants, according to German researchers. 

Healthy or toxic? The conflicting images of antioxidants

11-Feb-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Benefit-risk ratios must be established for each antioxidant separately, considering risk groups and dosage, according to researchers reviewing polarised perceptions of vitamin E and beta-carotene.

NutraIngredients-USA: What’s on our special edition calendar for 2015?

07-Jan-2015 By Stephen Daniells

From blood sugar management to an in-depth look at the retail sector, inflammation, outsourcing, and the latest trends in sports nutrition and immune support, Nutraingredients-USA’s 2015 editorial calendar of special editions spans the hottest trends...

Hyaluronan supplements may decrease skin aging symptoms: Human data

03-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements of the  high-viscosity macromolecular polymer hyaluronan (HA) may increase skin moisture in people with dry skin, and improve luster and suppleness of the face, says a new study from Japan.

ChromaDex bolsters IP protection around pTeroPure with memory, sun damage patents

26-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

ChromaDex has bolstered the IP protection around pTeroPure, one of its branded ingredients, with the announcement of two patents relating to pterostilbene, which are the second and third patents granted to the company on the ingredient.

Special edition: Functional Foods

What's driving functional food and beverage growth? Snacking, convenience, and consumer behavior

20-Nov-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

With sales of $176.7 billion this year functional foods are a hot growth sector. But which ingredients, sectors and countries are the best bets for product launches?

Flexible pouch delivery mode will ride rising wave of beauty from within, collagen supplier says

18-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Beauty from within, still in its infancy in North America, is a concept that has long been driven by dosage form innovation, an expert in the field says. This is especially true for the delivery of collagen, which requires a dose that exceeds what is...

Vegetable peptones may delay skin aging from within: Study

06-Nov-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Extracts from vegetables may boost skin health by promoting the production of type 1 collagen and proliferation of skin cells responsible for skin recovery, says a new study from Korea.

Special edition: Healthy ageing

Learning from Japan's healthy ageing market

23-Oct-2014 By Shane STARLING

From an €80 million market for anti-ageing placenta supplements to the world’s most innovative (and fad-driven) functional foods and drinks market, Japan’s healthy ageing market is unique and instructive.

‘Accelerating the commercial adoption of early stage research’: Leading probiotics event unites science and industry in North & South America

17-Oct-2014

San Diego will host the first ever Probiota Americas in June 2015, which will bring together eminent scientists and business leaders from the pre & probiotic and microbiota focused nutrition industries of North and South America.