
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.

Dior announces partnership with The BeautyHealth Company
Dior has announced a partnership with The BeautyHealth Company and will develop a custom Dior Powered by Hydrafacial experience.

Gwyneth Paltrow closes London-based Goop store after losing £1.4 million in revenue
Actress and wellness entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow has closed the London-based branch of her Goop lifestyle store.

Has the CBD bubble burst? Love Hemp calls in the administrators
The UK’s #1 supplier of CBD-based products, Love Hemp has called in the administrators. The wellness brand has been ‘unable to secure a permanent solution for its working capital challenges’.

Wype launches feminine pH gel
Wype has launched a new wellness product for use below the waist. Vive La V is described as a natural feminine pH gel designed to freshen up delicate bits.

US FDA moves to regulate CBD-based products
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking new powers from Congress to regulate the CBD industry, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal.

Sephora beefs up hair wellness offer with Nutrafol debut
Nutrafol has announced that it has partnered with Sephora US and its hair health supplements and hair care products will hit the LVMH-owned retailer’s website at the end of this month and reach physical shelves from late February.

Serena Williams launches line of muscle care solutions, Will Perform
Serena Williams has launched a line of topical pain relief and daily muscle care solutions, named Will Perform. The clean, cruelty free range is intended for athletes and those leading an active lifestyle.

The Detox Market teams up with Faces to launch in the Middle East
The Detox Market has teamed up with Faces to launch in to the Middle East. The clean beauty marketplace will launch on the Faces website before expanding into bricks and mortar in the second half of next year, according to a report published by WWD.

Macy’s launches digital marketplace
Macy’s has launched a digital marketplace on its macys.com website providing customers with a curated assortment of new brands, merchandise categories and products from third-party merchants and brand partners.

Puig ups stake in Kama Ayurveda
Puig has consolidated its presence in both the Indian market and wellness category with the announcement that it has purchased a majority stake in Kama Ayurveda.

Kate Moss launches into wellness space with debut of Cosmoss brand
Kate Moss has unveiled a new wellbeing brand, named Cosmoss. Described as ‘self-care created for life’s modern journeys’, the brand has been teased on Instagram for the past week and officially launches today, September 1, 2022.

Hong Kong: dozens of businesses at risk as CBD ban proposed
Hong Kong has announced a proposed ban on products containing CBD, putting several brands and businesses at risk, according to a report published by Bloomberg.

Cannasouth Bioscience signs supply agreement with WEECO Pharma
Cannasouth has signed an agreement with WEECO Pharma for the supply of cannabis flower from New Zealand into Europe.

Anchors away! Dior debuts well-being cruises on River Seine
LVMH-owned Dior is taking its Cheval Blanc Paris spa experience to the water, delivering treatments on board a cruise ship as it sails along the River Seine, according to a report published by WWD.

Hong Kong mulls CBD ban after third of products found to contain traces of THC
Hong Kong’s Security Bureau is considering adding CBD to its Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, according to a report published by the South China Morning Post.

Former Unilever executive named to Melt Organics Board
One-time Senior Vice President Sales at Unilever Americas, Art Drogue has joined the Board of Directors at Melt Organics.

Thailand becomes first Asian country to legalize cannabis in food and drinks
Thailand has become the first Asian country to greenlight the consumption of cannabis in food and drink and the cultivation of marijuana, according to a report published by Reuters. Smoking the drug continues to be illegal.

DSM and Firmenich announce merger
DSM and Firmenich have announced that they have entered into a business combination agreement to establish a leading creation and innovation partner in nutrition, beauty and well-being.

Unilever is set to acquire majority stake in hair wellness brand Nutrafol
Unilever is set to acquire a majority stake in hair wellness brand Nutrafol, which provides hair wellness products.

European fashion group Mango has added Ritual Cosmetics to its online offering
European fashion group Mango has added Ritual Cosmetics to its online offering, and will open a new wellness line on its online platform to include the brand.

Kendo-owned Olehenriksen announces body care partnership with sexual wellness brand Smile Makers
Kendo-owned Olehenriksen has announced a partnership with sexual wellness and vibrator brand Smile Makers to celebrate the launch of their first ever bodycare franchise, Touch.

Janssen launches Depression Looks Like Me campaign for LGBTQ+ Community
Johnson & Johnson-owned Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies has announced the launch of Depression Looks Like Me, a campaign aimed at normalizing conversations about depression in the LGBTQ+ community and to inspire action and empathy.

Final call: UK FSA to close CBD public list on May 26
The UK Food Standards Authority (FSA) has given businesses until May 26, 2022 to submit evidence that their products are linked to a credible application and were on the market before February, 2020.
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