New personal care review: toothbrushes get a handle on replacement indicator technology

This month's rundown of the latest personal care launches looks at how toothbrush indicator technology is taking strides forward, with a recent innovative launch featuring an integrated device in the handle showing when the toothbrush should be replaced. In other news, the trend for personal care products to mimic indulgent food continues with the launch of a bath soap "chocolate bar."

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New personal care products review: oral care goes back to nature

In this month's review of the latest innovative launches in the personal care space, the strength, flexibility, and environmental benefits of natural bamboo have seen it utilized in the toothbrush category. Meanwhile, a company in Brazil is targeting depilatory products at teenage girls, while a producer in the US is promoting fragrances designed to be matched to the consumer's blood type.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: a toothbrush made from bamboo

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New personal care products review: on-the-go answer for clean teeth

Convenience, novel packaging, and superfruit ingredients are some of the innovations producers are experimenting with in the oral care space, with a cleansing pomegranate toothpaste and a toothbrush with holographic imagery both new to the market. In other news from this month's rundown of personal care launches, pine scents are being pushed further in the fragrance category.

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New personal care products review: soaps and skin creams set to sparkle

Glitz and glitter effects are being utilized by manufacturers in creative new ways in an attempt to add a glamorous edge to their product offerings. This month's rundown of the latest developments in the personal care industry highlights two such formulations, one a hand cream claimed to contain diamond dust, and the other a liquid soap with glitter flakes.

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New personal care products review: cellulite treatments find new applications

This month's rundown of novel launches in the personal care industry focuses on the latest cellulite treatment products, with massage applicators and soap-impregnated sponges being touted as the latest "cures" for the skin condition. In other developments, lychee is being newly promoted as a well-being ingredient, and wasabi has found a new use as a cold remedy.

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New personal care products review: safe stimulation for diabetics

This month's roundup of innovative new launches in the personal care market sees two companies seeking out new avenues in sexual performance aids. The release of stimulant products which are safe to use for diabetics and an all-natural 'fertility friendly' kit to help couples conceive shows how the sector is expanding to cater for the ever more diverse needs of consumers.

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New personal care products review: hair care looks to wine for inspiration

Alcoholic ingredients are not normally found in the hair care aisle, but this month's new personal care products review finds that two brands have broken the mold by launching wine-inspired variants. Meanwhile, shower gels are becoming more innovative, with one recently launched product containing silver ions, which means it could be a hit with the scientifically minded.

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Mouthwash: top flavors in new products

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New personal care products review: focusing on fun and green awareness in the kids' market

This month's look at new personal care launches finds a plethora of products designed for kids, including a greener diaper range and a spider web-forming shampoo, showing that the market is aiming to appeal to both children and their parents.

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