
We’re still exploring our options: Natura &Co remains coy as beauty bids for Aesop
Natura &Co is said to have received multiple non-binding offers for its popular Aesop brand, according to a report published by Reuters. The Brazilian behemoth emphasized that it was still reviewing various options for the luxury fragrance brand.

Elf Cosmetics signs brand deal with Channel 4.0
Channel 4’s digital-first brand for YouTube, Channel 4.0, has signed its first branded deal with Elf Cosmetics. The commercial partnership deal will see the US make-up brand become the Official Beauty Partner for Channel 4.0.

Henkel opens J-beauty innovation hub in Tokyo
Henkel has cut the ribbon on a J-beauty innovation hub in Tokyo. The center, which is dedicated to the Professional Hair segment, will leverage the long-standing expertise of Schwarzkof and Shiseido Professional in hair color developments and trends as well as premium hair and scalp care.

Unilever invests €20 million in new Ukraine factory
Unilever has announced that it will invest €20 million in a new production facility in the Kyiv region of Ukraine. Construction is due to start this year and the plant is slated to open by 2024.

Revlon Q4 2022: Sales plunge a further 4 percent as Chapter 11 proceedings continue
Revlon has reported its results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. The US make-up manufacturer saw net sales dip 4.1 percent to US4589.8 million in the three months to December 31, 2022 versus the same period a year ago. For the full year, sales were down 4.7 percent to US$1980.4 million.

New process could turn waste plastic into sustainable fuel
Plastic waste could become the oil of the future, according to a report published by the BBC, thanks to a new process discovered by scientists at Cambridge University that converts plastic into syngas and glycolic acid.

The beginning of the end for palm oil? Palmless unveils first consumer product
The platform for sustainable palm oil alternatives, Palmless has launched its first consumer product. Save the F#$%ing Rainforest nourishing oil, as the dual-purpose skin and hair care product has been dubbed, contains Palmless signature ingredient, Torula oil.

Love Wellness names new CEO
Maria Dempsey has been named CEO of Love Wellness, according to a report published by WWD. Dempsey will replace Founder Lo Bosworth, freeing her to focus on the future of the business.

Kao to launch health testing business using skin surface lipids-RNA monitoring tech
Kao has announced that it is set to commercialize the Skin Surface Lipids-RNA Monitoring Technology it has developed, partnering with Healthcare Systems to launch a new mail-in testing service.

US EPA acts to curb PFAS in drinking water
The US Environmental Protection Agency is hoping to bring in limits to the levels of forever chemicals in drinking water, according to a report published by Reuters.
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