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Nutricosmetics

Discover beauty from within

Nutricosmetics are transforming the beauty and wellness landscape—shifting the focus from surface-level results to long-term health from within. Today’s consumers are seeking solutions that support skin, hair and nail vitality through nutrition, reflecting a growing understanding of the link between inner health and outer beauty. At Vitafoods Europe 2026, this fast-growing category takes centre stage. Bringing together science, innovation and industry expertise, this is your hub for exploring the future of beauty-from-within.

Tap into a high-growth market

Discover opportunities, partnerships and innovations driving this high-growth market.

Connect science with commercial success

Meet leading experts, suppliers and brands to explore clinically backed ingredients and emerging research.

Stay ahead of consumer trends

Learn about what today’s consumers expect—from preventative beauty to convenient formats like gummies and drinks.

Build valuable partnerships across industries

Network with stakeholders from nutrition, beauty and pharma, and set your business up for success.

2026 exhibitors

Who you can expect to meet

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Spotlight on Nutricosmetics: Day 3

On Day 3, the Vitafoods Insights Theatre will spotlight nutricosmetics, featuring expert-led sessions on the trends and science shaping the category.

Key topics include:

The link between gut, immune and skin health
Emerging ingredients such as peptides, antioxidants and marine compounds
Holistic, preventative beauty for next-generation consumers
The convergence of beauty, nutrition and pharma
Functional foods, beauty drinks and longevity trends
Insights into the rapidly expanding global nutricosmetics market

Some of our expert speakers

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Mike Hughes

FMCG Gurus

Head of Research and Insight

Aarthi Janakiraman

Everest Group

Research Director

Dr Amanda Rao

RDC Clinical on behalf of Bio-gen Extracts

Director and Principal Investigator

RPh David Foreman

Herbal Pharmacist Media on behalf of Bio-gen Extracts

President

Vitafoods Insights

Expert content & reports

NAD+ product development

[ARTICLE] Social media is fuelling demand for NAD+ as a healthy ageing and beauty ingredient, while emerging clinical research begins to validate its benefits. The space is growing rapidly, but strong scientific backing and careful claims remain essential.

Nutricosmetics report

[REPORT] Dive into the most exciting developments in nutricosmetics - from neurocosmetics and the rise of “mind-body beauty” to innovations in delivery formats and ingredients, key industry challenges and opportunities.

Ingestible beauty

[ARTICLE] Ingestible beauty is going mainstream as consumers embrace inside-out wellness, blurring the lines between nutrition and beauty. Convenient formats are driving growth, but trust and scientific credibility remain key.

Market trends

What's driving the market?

Nutricosmetics is one of the fastest-growing segments in nutraceuticals, driven by demand for preventative, science-backed beauty solutions. The global market reached USD 7.29 billion in 2024 and is projected to hit USD 13.08 billion by 2032*. The ingredients market is expected to grow from USD 4.2 billion in 2025 to USD 7.7 billion by 2034**

Science-led innovation

Consumers expect proven efficacy, with 67%*** wanting stronger scientific validation. Advances in areas like the gut–skin axis and microbiome research are unlocking new opportunities.

Changing consumer behaviour

Nearly half of consumers research products via social media, increasing demand for credible, evidence-based claims.

Convenience and format

Gummies, drinks and functional foods are rising in popularity as they fit easily into daily routines—driving consistency and results.

Transparency and sustainability

With 85% of consumers favouring transparent brands, clean-label ingredients and responsible sourcing are now essential.

Beauty-from-within

Be part of the future

Join Vitafoods Europe 2026 to explore the latest in nutricosmetics: Attend Day 3 spotlight sessions, meet leading brands and innovators and gain actionable industry insights.

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Show open days and hours

18 May: *9:00 - 18:00

19 May: *9:00 - 18:00

20 May: *9:00 - 16:00

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About us

Vitafoods Europe has been bringing the global nutraceutical community together every year to connect and do business, since 1997. It offers the perfect platform for businesses to thrive and forge long term collaborations, enrich their understanding and initiate critical conversations around the most pressing issues concerning the health and nutrition industry.

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