Hair care brand Rahua has recently entered the facial skin care category, as well grown its popular Enchanted Rainforest brand. CEW Beauty News talked with Rahua founders—husband-and-wife duo Fabian Lliguin and Anna Ayers—on the company’s latest product launches, environmental activism, and work with the Pink Flamingo Project.

Holistic personal care brand Rael raised $35 million in a Series B round of financing, making it the largest investment in the feminine wellness category to date. Beauty News caught up with one of the brand’s founders, Yanghee Paik, to discuss the most recent round of fundraising, the journey of the company, and Rael’s future plans.

Melanie Bender, President of clean skin care brand Versed, is looking to democratize clean beauty using her extensive academic background to educate consumers and executives alike. Here, CEW Beauty News caught up with Melanie to hear about her clean beauty commitment.

Summer is running at full steam ahead and so is the U.S. market for sun care. CEW Beauty News talked with dermatologists and Beauty Creators Awards ambassadors Dr. Michelle Henry, Dr. Neal Shultz, and Dr. Howard Sobel on how to properly protect skin from sun damage and the best sun care products to use this summer.

Since CEW Beauty News last spoke with Avya Skincare founders Deepika Vyas and Dr. Tanuj Nakra in 2021, the brand has seen significant sales growth on retail sites Amazon.com and Macys.com. Deepika and Tanuj contribute rapid expansion to factors such as pandemic-related skin care concerns and the rising popularity and awareness of Ayurveda-influenced beauty brands. CEW Beauty News revisited conversations with Deepika and Tanuj for an update on the brand’s latest product launches, retail expansion, and increased interest in Ayurvedic trends in the beauty and wellness space.

Emmy-nominated creator and star of ABC comedy series, “Abbott Elementary”, Quinta Brunson is the latest celebrity to join Olay’s roster of celebrity sponsors.

The Inkey List, known best for making accessible, affordable beauty products with clear ingredient lists for consumers, has recently stepped up its accessibility game with several new offerings in a range dubbed SuperSolutions.

Today, clean beauty skin and makeup company Beautycounter announced three new appointments to its executive team to propel the brand into 2023. Christina Hoffman has been named Chief People Officer, Jen Lee has been tapped as Chief Impact Officer, and Luana Bumachar has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer.

Pre-pandemic, the practice of self-care might have been perceived as superficial. But today the practice of self-care, especially in complicated times, can be very healing. It was with this mindset that Kisha Tyrell, CEO, and founder of Enzuri Beauty, created her brand comprised of skin-loving, emotionally restorative items. The Bermuda-born beauty executive came up with the idea for Enzuri after experiencing a personal tragedy and subsequently suffering from stress-related skin conditions. Beauty News sat down with Kisha to discuss how she brought Enzuri to life and her long-term plans for the business.

The makers of some of the most delicious sounding skin care products (Strawberry Smooth Serum anyone?) recently appeared on Cheddar News to spotlight one of their most popular products, Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Serum. Powered by a unique blend of 2 percent salicylic acid, mandelic acid (AHA+BHA), azelaic acid, and succinic acid, this serum is designed to smooth the skin’s texture, clear breakouts, and refine pores. So it’s no surprise it’s an Indie Skincare category finalist in this year’s CEW Beauty Creators Awards.