
Private Equity is Shaping the Next Generation of CDMOs - 1Q Health Case
The beauty and wellness industries are converging, driving rapid growth, and pushing traditional CMOs further evolve into full-service CDMOs offering end-to-end solutions from formulation to brand support. Private equity is now shaping this space by building next-generation platforms that combine speed, scientific credibility, and integrated services to meet the rising demand.

From Vanity Table to Kitchen: Beauty Brands Expanding Inside-Out
Beauty brands are expanding from traditional topical products into ingestible supplements that enhance skin, hair, and overall wellness from the inside out. While these products complement rather than replace skincare routines, adoption faces challenges and brands look for strategic opportunities.

Nutricosmetics and Supplements: Regional Focus, B&M Retail Exclusivity
The global nutricosmetics and supplements market is highly fragmented, with most brands confined to local markets and specific retail channels, particularly drugstores and pharmacies, due to regulatory, cultural, and retail barriers.