A study has found that alcohol labelling standards are currently failing people who want brands to display information about ingredients, nutrition, and health risks. In response, Pernod Ricard has developed a digital system that seeks to improve transparency within the sector.

Offering the ‘world’s first ingredient-based product discovery algorithm’, Skinskool is a website that finds affordable alternatives to expensive skincare. As beauty buyers increasingly turn to tech to address specific needs, this approach enables them to get the right products at the right price.

Beauty fans are searching for ingredients that solve specific problems with a more holistic approach. As wellness becomes central to beauty, Cultured Biomecare is tapping the interests of ingredients-focused buyers who want to nurture their skin through natural forms of care.

Amid strong demand for natural beauty ingredients, African beauty entrepreneurs are taking ownership of their individual countries’ local resources and beauty traditions. Consumers beyond the continent are turning to African businesses over multinationals profiting from the same ingredients.