Cosmetics industry

Europe News

Who should pay for urban wastewater treatment?

The pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries have gone to the EU's court to challenge a directive that requires them to finance at least 80% of urban wastewater treatment.

27/03/2025

Health news

Hazardous chemicals found in hundreds of European cosmetics

Hundreds of cosmetic products tested by the European Chemicals Agency contained banned substances.

31/10/2024

Design

Winners of 2024 London Design Medals announced

This year’s recipients work across diverse fields: cosmetics, biotechnology, engineering and fashion.

05/09/2024

Business

L’Oréal acquires Galderma stake and targets the injectables market

The French beauty firm has bought a 10% stake in the Swiss company, Galderma, which specialises in skin treatments and injectables such as fillers.

05/08/2024

Health news

Rising 'breast implant illness' cases sparks removal surgery demand

Researchers say the condition is not medically recognised but needs further investigation as the numbers having procedures to remove implants grows.

20/07/2024

Healthcare

France cracks down on hyaluronic acid to curb illegal injections

French health authorities made medical prescriptions compulsory to use injectable hyaluronic acid.

03/06/2024

Business

Not such a Yuka idea: The French app that could change how you shop

Yuka is an app developed to help consumers learn more about ingredients in food and cosmetic products that might be harmful. However, it needs to be considered in the context of the complete ingredient list.

15/05/2024

Business

L’Occitane owner looks for clean sweep to take skin-care firm private

Austrian billionaire Reinold Geiger offers to buy up shares and take the company back into private hands to focus on "rebuilding the foundation for the long-term sustainable growth of our company".

30/04/2024

Health news

3 HIV cases linked to 'vampire facials' at US spa, CDC says

Three patients had HIV cases that were linked to facials at a spa in New Mexico.

29/04/2024

Business

Beauty group Puig hopes to raise more than €2.5bn by going public

Barcelona-based beauty group Puig, owner of Paco Rabanne, Charlotte Tilbury, and Caroline Herrera, announces IPO plans.

08/04/2024

Healthcare

Nurses in Denmark shift to cosmetic care amid hospital staffing crisis

The Danish Nurses’ Organisation (DSR) believes that the shift is due to salary and working conditions in public hospitals.

16/02/2024

Lifestyle

How inspiring do you find the 'Saltburn' bath scene?

When tie-in movie merch gets inspiring...

06/02/2024

Green News

Pharma and cosmetics industries to pay for wastewater treatment

‘Polluter pays’ principle mandates key industries to take responsibility for spreading micropollutants.

30/01/2024

Culture news

Male grooming market booms as self-care treatment soars

From face creams to foot baths, the male beauty market is experiencing a major boom as a growing number of men are saying no to 'toxic masculinity' and yes to more self-care love.

08/01/2024

Qatar 365

Both women and men embrace Qatar's booming beauty care business

In partnership with Media City

In this edition of Qatar 365, we explore the booming beauty care business, meeting the entrepreneurs and social media influencers, and also how it is breaking down social barriers.

04/10/2023

Partner content

Explore the art, technology and science behind beauty in the UAE

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Euronews explores the pioneering technology that is revolutionising the world of beauty in the UAE.

25/01/2023

Health news

Hair straightening products may double risk of uterine cancer

The decade-long study said Black women may be more affected because they tend to use hair straightening products more often.

18/10/2022

Health news

Could Botox help treat mental health conditions by stopping frowning?

Scientists argue that by halting the negative emotional feedback that frowning sends to the brain, Botox may be useful in the treatment of mood disorders and depression.

28/09/2022

Tech News

Would you trust a robot to paint your nails?

A US company has invented a robot that can quickly and accurately paint nails using artificial intelligence.

27/09/2022

Tech News

How luxury and beauty brands are embracing the metaverse and new tech

From the world’s thinnest watch from Bvlgari to mad make-up in the metaverse and tech that knows how you feel: Here’s how tech and fashion and beauty are merging in the digital world.

18/06/2022