Articles by Joy Choquette
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[Extra! Extra!] With Online Content Comes Greater Responsibility
Podcasts are no longer niche; they’re getting big. According to data from Statista, approximately 160 million Americans listen to podcasts at least once a month. There are podcasts that cover seemingly every topic under the sun, including women’s health. The trouble with podcasts, videos, blogs and other online content is that there is sometimes a ...
Redefining Women’s Health
How innovation, market trends and new perspectives are shaping the market of women’s health today. With Women’s Health Month just around the corner in May, now is a good time to reflect on trends in this category, market outlook and which ingredients and studies are most resonating with manufacturers in this space, as well as ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Herbs and Botanicals for Fido and Fluffy
In the not-so-distant past, a beloved family pet with an ailment or issue that was outside the norm, could find little relief. Whether an itchy rash, a food allergy or a nervous personality, pets—like people—have health issues outside of what was traditionally treated in the world of veterinary medicine. In more recent years, however, that’s ...
Botanical Solutions: Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Modern Science
What’s New in the Herbs & Botanicals Market Now? If one had lived thousands of years ago, terms like “materia medica,” “poltice” and “plasters,” would have been the norm when it came to health and medical approaches. Many of the earliest medical writings referred to herbs used to heal illnesses, said “The Earliest Herbals,” an ...
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[Extra! Extra!] When to Splurge, When to Save: Consumers at the Beauty Counter
As the healthy hair, skin and nail market heats up, so do shoppers’ buying habits. However, not all purchases are created equal. In statistics gathered by McKinsey Global Beauty Consumer Survey1 from February of this year, the consumer packaging goods company found that individuals are more selective in their purchases. Particularly, which beauty and hair ...
Naturally Beautiful: The Growing Market for Natural Products in the Hair, Skin & Nails Market
What new products, delivery systems and trends are pushing this market forward now? The hair, skin and nails category has always been an interesting one in the marketplace. Ads from the early 19th century boast everything from hair color restoration (be gone, gray strands) to freckle elimination, rough skin smoother, and the banning of baldness. ...
Plant-based: Trending or Here to Stay?
Increased consumer interest in plant-based and vegan products means this market is poised for continued growth. It used to be that a vegetarian diet meant eating foods like dried-out bean burgers and sprouts on whole-wheat bread. Now, the world of plant-based and vegan foods has opened tremendously. In the 70s, pulling into a Burger King ...
Care to Take a Spin?
Any experienced baker knows the power of the sifter. Used to remove clumps of flour, baking soda, or other dry ingredients in a recipe, a sifter keeps out what isn’t wanted while letting through what is. The same can be said for the GS Centrifugal Sifter. Produced by the equipment manufacturer, Gericke, this powerful machine ...
What Consumers Want
Unsure what consumers are looking for when it comes to hair, skin and nails? A 2022 study by Spate showed that individuals look online for specific solutions when it comes to this category. • Skin: Barrier repair including internet searches for solutions to things like rosacea, dermatitis and eczema. This is searched an average of ...
Growth and More Growth
The outlook for the hair, skin and nails market is strong as new ingredients and products flourish. Glossy and bouncy. Smooth and creamy. Strong and well-kept. What do all these descriptors have in common? They define the healthy hair, skin and nails that most individuals want. Long seen as signs of good health and beauty, ...
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