Predictive, Protective, Planet-Positive: Redefining Personal Care for 2026

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-3m9h9-1ac2aab   In this episode of In Conversation With, Global Cosmetics News turns its focus to the global personal care market—a category forecast to reach US$167bn between 2023 and 2028, but one now operating in an increasingly volatile and resource-constrained environment. Just months into 2026, geopolitical disruption, inflationary pressures and supply chain instability are already reshaping how brands source, formulate and scale products. Against a backdrop of rising raw material costs, oil price volatility and growing sustainability expectations, the industry is being forced to rethink efficiency, resilience and long-term value creation. The conversation explores whether this moment could accelerate a more circular, lower-impact approach to personal care. This Month’s Expert Panel • Jo Chidley – Founder, Beauty Kitchen UK & Reposit• Richard Cope – Founder, EcoVox UK• Vincent Enaux – Chief Commercial Officer, GF Biochemicals Key Takeaways for B2B Leaders 1. Sustainability Is Becoming Personal Consumers may not always describe their purchasing decisions as “sustainable,” but Cope argues they are increasingly experiencing climate change and environmental degradation through a personal lens—whether through rising costs, pollution exposure or disruptions to everyday life. “People are experiencing climate change as an economic threat and an existential health threat.”– Richard Cope This is fuelling what Cope describes as the “meco