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product development resources, news and insights
from our in-house team of beauty industry experts

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Haircare Trend Report 2025

Welcome to THG LABS 2025 Haircare Trend Report. Science, wellness, and innovation are converging and haircare is going to new lengths to deliver for the consumer. It’s a move that prioritises performance, wellbeing, ingredient efficacy, and inclusion, ensuring solutions are hyper-personalised, results-driven, and deeply rooted in long-term scalp and hair health. Curated by our Product Innovation Team, this report explores data insights, the latest consumer behaviours, market dynamics, ingredient technologies and future trends making waves in haircare.

April 23, 2025

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Inclusivity, Identity & Representation in Skincare

Truly inclusive skincare starts long before it launches, with R&D that recognises real-world diversity across tone, type, identity and life stage. Inclusive formulation can build confidence by design, not by default. From tolerance testing across Fitzpatrick types to avoiding white cast in SPF, this last article in our Skin Confidence series outlines the science, strategy and social awareness behind products that reflect the people who use them.

June 26, 2025

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Formulating for Skin Challenges That Impact Confidence

The third blog in our Skin Confidence series, this article explores how brands can build consumer trust by formulating with both clinical intent and emotional intelligence. Discover how our development philosophy meet real needs, without compromise.

June 24, 2025

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The Role of Hydration in Cosmetic Science

Hydration is critical to skin health, but the science behind it is more complex than most realise. This article explores the biological function of hydration, formulation strategies, consumer testing, and how cosmetic scientists develop products that support barrier function, respond to hormonal shifts, and meet performance expectations across diverse skin types and climates.

June 23, 2025

7 mins read
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THG Labs Joins Forces With Carbonwave

Continuing THG LABS commitment to Innovation with Purpose, we’re pleased to announce our collaboration with Carbonwave, the world’s leading developer of ultra-regenerative, plant-based, advanced biomaterials from seaweed. Hear more about our partnership which aims to enhance the environmental profile of our extensive skincare, haircare, suncare and body care formulation library while reducing the impact of ecologically harmful Sargassum seaweed.

April 22, 2025

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Clean Food Group partners with THG LABS

We are delighted to announce a strategic partnership between THG LABS and Clean Food Group. This collaboration marks a significant step towards advancing sustainability practices using natural oils in the beauty sector and underscores our commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation.

October 8, 2024

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THG joins The British Beauty Council as Patrons

We’re thrilled to be collaborating with the British Beauty Council. Our extensive expertise in product development and cosmetics manufacturing has positioned us as a key player in the industry and we are excited about working alongside other Patrons to support the British Beauty Council's strategic initiatives and champion meaningful change.

June 4, 2024

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Haircare

Formulating

R & D

Trends and Innovation

Sustainability

Cosmetics Manufacturing

Scalpcare

Haircare Trend Report 2025

Welcome to THG LABS 2025 Haircare Trend Report. Science, wellness, and innovation are converging and haircare is going to new lengths to deliver for the consumer. It’s a move that prioritises performance, wellbeing, ingredient efficacy, and inclusion, ensuring solutions are hyper-personalised, results-driven, and deeply rooted in long-term scalp and hair health. Curated by our Product Innovation Team, this report explores data insights, the latest consumer behaviours, market dynamics, ingredient technologies and future trends making waves in haircare.

April 23, 2025

25 mins read
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Skincare

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Suncare Trend Report 2024

Welcome to THG LABS 2024 Suncare Trend Report. It’s a new dawn for sun protection, where science meets sophistication.  Driving major innovation, every application is a step towards shielding the future of healthier skin. Curated by our Product Innovation Team and containing exclusive data insights, this report explores the latest consumer behaviours, market dynamics, ingredient technologies and future trends shaping SPFs in skincare. 

September 17, 2024

25 mins read
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Sunless Tanning Report 2024

Welcome to THG LABS 2024 Sunless Tanning Trend Report. With consumers more conscious of the risks around traditional sun exposure, the demand for sunless tanning products has surged, prompting a wave of creativity and innovation in the category. Curated by our Product Innovation team, this report explores the latest consumer behaviours, market dynamics, formulations and future trends shaping the sunless tanning category. 

June 19, 2024

20 mins read
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