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Future of Beauty 2021 - Design Plus Quarterly Innovation Update

At Design Plus we update our partners and customers on a quarterly basis on trending ingredients and innovation within the health and beauty industry. Having used tools such as Mintel and WGSN, we’re able to report on key trends that have affected health, beauty and personal care throughout the pandemic. Our expert team have compiled the latest reports and trends so we can help you with your new product launches and development.

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Post Covid Beauty & Skincare Trends

The huge shift in behaviour and attitudes driven by the pandemic has reshaped the demands of consumers in just a few short months. The beauty industry has discovered a new role to play as brands are forced to adapt and reshape their product offerings to meet the post- Covid-trends of beauty and personal care.

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Anti-bacterial Ingredients in Skincare

According to leading trend and consumer insight platforms; Mintel and WGSN, antibacterial, antiviral and immunity-boosting actives will be the new normal. Scientifically backed ingredients will help to boost consumer awareness, whilst long-standing and well-known actives such as tea tree, witch hazel, rosemary and lemon oil contain natural anti-bacterial properties, and will resonate the a post-Covid-19 BPC consumer.

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Design Plus Innovation Quarterly Round Up: The Impact of Covid-19 on the Industry

As part of our quarterly innovation strategy, Design Plus have been pulling together research and trend reports focusing on the impact of Covid-19 on the Health & Beauty Industry.

Each quarter we collate this data, bringing our customers an innovation deck packed full of facts and useful information. Following on from our blog post earlier this month, we’ll be providing you with an insight into the health and beauty industry following the Coronavirus pandemic; exploring the impact on both market trends and consumer trends.

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What's driving Anti-pollution in Skincare?

What's driving the anti-pollution skincare trend and how will the Coronavirus impact the trend? Design Plus Health & Beauty explore the trend and our favourite anti-pollution actives.

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Veganuary - What's driving Vegan Health & Beauty Products

As Veganuary is in full swing, and consumers are glued to their screens watching the likes of ‘The Game Changers’, a popular Netflix documentary – a plant-based diet doesn’t just stop at food. In fact, most would argue it’s a lifestyle. Vegan friendly health and beauty products are emerging EVERYWHERE. Veganism was once considered a niche concept, but as consumers become more concerned about sustainable living, they’re increasingly conscious of the ingredients and methods behind their favourite brands and products.

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