Much has been written about Gen Z’s obsession with skin care, but the rate at which young men are adopting the use of face products marks a radical change for an industry that has struggled with years of consumer hesitancy. In 2024, 68% of Gen Z men in the US aged 18-27 used facial skin care, up from 42% in 2022, according to Mintel, representing an increase of over 25% in just two years. The shift is a result of several factors, explains Carson Kitzmiller, Principal Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care at Mintel. “A growing cultural embrace of inclusive grooming, the…
Author: Samuel Clarke
As ingredient transparency and digital compliance take centre stage in the beauty industry, e-commerce retailers and brands face mounting pressure to meet increasingly stringent cosmetic labelling regulations. New and existing laws, including FDA regulations in the United States and EU Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, now require full INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) disclosures for all cosmetic products sold online. Skin Match Technology, a leading SaaS platform for ingredient transparency and personalisation, is empowering beauty retailers with the tools to comply—efficiently, accurately, and at scale. Navigating regulatory complexity with smart ingredient solutions The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) mandates that all cosmetics marketed directly to consumers—whether…
A mother has urged parents to ensure the products their children are using on their skin are age appropriate after her daughter developed a rash. Carly, from Sherburn in Elmet, said her 11-year-old daughter had eczema and some of the beauty products she was using had made the condition worse. She said young people were easily influenced by what they saw on social media, and parents should research the contents of beauty products used by youngsters. Her warning came as a dermatologist in Leeds said an increasing number of children were presenting with reactions to inappropriate skincare products. Initially her…