Utah Approves AI-Powered Acne Prescribing Pilot
Utah has authorised Nolla Health to use artificial intelligence to assess acne and issue prescriptions for topical treatments without direct physician approval, under a first-of-its-kind regulatory pilot.
Oura Delays US IPO Despite Strong Investor Demand
Smart ring maker Oura has postponed its planned US initial public offering, citing uncertainty in the IPO market despite the offering reportedly attracting orders for around four times the available shares.
Sweaty Betty Expands into Beauty and Wellness with Boots Exclusive
Sweaty Betty has entered the beauty category with the launch of a Beauty & Wellness Collection, available exclusively through Boots across the UK.
UK Food Standards Agency Moves First CBD Novel Foods Towards Authorisation
The UK Food Standards Agency has set out its proposed policy recommendations for the country’s first CBD novel food authorisations, retaining a maximum acceptable daily intake of 10mg for adults and introducing clearer labelling requirements.
Amway India Targets INR 100 Crore Ayurveda Business with Nutrilite Expansion
Amway India is expanding its presence in Ayurveda with nine new Nutrilite Ayurveda products and plans to build the portfolio into an INR 100 crore category over the next two years.
Nestlé Sells Mainstream Vitamin Brands to Yellow Wood Partners for US$1 Billion
Nestlé has agreed to sell its mainstream vitamins, minerals and supplements business to private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners for US$1 billion as it continues to streamline its portfolio and concentrate investment on higher-priority businesses.
SEMCAP Beauty & Wellness Leads Investment in Healf
SEMCAP Beauty & Wellness has led a minority investment in UK personalised wellbeing platform Healf to support its international expansion and continued development of its technology and personalisation capabilities.
Dyson Launches US$499 AI-Powered Toothbrush with Built-In Camera
Dyson has launched CameraJet, a US$499 AI-powered electric toothbrush featuring an integrated camera designed to improve cleaning between teeth.
Oura Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Sleep-Tracking Accuracy Claims
Smart ring maker Oura is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that it misled consumers about the accuracy of its sleep-tracking and sleep-stage monitoring technology.
Oura Targets US$3 Billion IPO at More Than US$16 Billion Valuation
Smart ring maker Oura and some of its existing investors are reportedly seeking to raise up to US$3 billion through a US initial public offering, which could value the health and wellness technology company at more than US$16 billion.
Amorepacific Funds Yonsei Research to Develop ‘Inner Beauty’ Index
Amorepacific is donating KRW1 billion (US$720,000) to Yonsei University to support research into “inner beauty” among young people and examine the wider societal impact of artificial intelligence and demographic change.
Nestlé targets GLP-1 users with new nutrition and beauty-from-within products
Nestlé is developing products specifically for consumers using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, targeting nutritional and appearance-related effects associated with rapid weight loss as it looks to turn the growth of medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy into a new commercial opportunity.
Alix Earle invests in beauty-from-within wellness brand Cymbiotika
Cymbiotika has secured an investment from creator Alix Earle, expanding its roster of high-profile backers as the science-backed wellness brand builds its presence in the beauty-from-within category.
Kim Kardashian joins Broc Shot as brand advocate for skin health supplement
Broc Shot has named Kim Kardashian as a brand advocate, strengthening the supplement company’s positioning at the intersection of skin health, beauty and wellness.
Cocokind founder and beauty creator launch collagen snack brand Mimitime
Cocokind founder Priscilla Tsai and beauty creator Ava Lee have launched Mimitime, a collagen-infused konjac jelly brand that aims to bring the Korean functional snack format into the US beauty and wellness market.
Alex Cooper to shut Unwell beverage line after short-lived Nestlé partnership
Alex Cooper’s Unwell Beverage Co. is reportedly set to cease production, bringing an end to the beverage brand roughly a year after its launch in partnership with Nestlé.
L’Oréal and NUS Medicine Partner to Advance Skin Longevity Science
L’Oréal Groupe has entered a multi-year strategic research partnership with the NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity at NUS Medicine to investigate the relationship between skin ageing and broader biological ageing, supported by a new joint research laboratory in Singapore.
Amorepacific Targets Post-Treatment Beauty With PDRN Collagen Supplement
Amorepacific’s inner beauty brand Vital Beautie has launched Super Collagen PDRN, an ingestible beauty supplement combining PDRN and collagen and positioned as an at-home after-care product following professional beauty treatments.
Hims & Hers Q2 Revenue Jumps 38% as International Expansion Accelerates
Hims & Hers Health reported 38% year-on-year revenue growth in Q2 2026 and raised its full-year sales outlook, supported by accelerating US growth, international expansion and a growing subscriber base.
Eurazeo Plans EUR410 Million Investment in Aroma-Zone to Accelerate Expansion
Eurazeo has signed an exclusivity agreement to invest around EUR410 million in Aroma-Zone, with the private equity group set to become the French natural beauty and wellness company’s main shareholder.
Bain Capital to Acquire Gong Cha for More Than US$635 Million
Bain Capital has agreed to acquire Taiwan-originated bubble tea chain Gong Cha from TA Associates and other shareholders in a deal valued at more than US$635 million.
P&G to Acquire Thorne in US$3.8 Billion Wellness Deal
Procter & Gamble has agreed to acquire science-backed wellness brand Thorne from consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton in a US$3.8 billion cash transaction.
Lemme Expands Beauty Supplement Portfolio With Ceramide-Based Skin Gummy
Lemme has expanded its ingestible beauty portfolio with the launch of Lemme Skin Firming & Hydrating Gummy Rings, a ceramide-based supplement designed to support skin hydration, firmness and barrier function.
Lemme Faces New Class-Action Lawsuit Over GLP-1 Supplement Marketing Claims
Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s wellness brand, Lemme, has been named in a new class-action lawsuit alleging that it made misleading marketing claims about the weight-loss benefits of its GLP-1 dietary supplement.
Assaí Enters Pharmacy Market With Launch of In-Store Healthcare Concept
Brazilian retailer Assaí has announced the launch of its own pharmacy business, opening its first in-store pharmacy in São Paulo as it expands into the healthcare and personal care market.
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