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Safety
FDA in Action: PFAS Data Gaps, MoCRA Recall Guidance, Warning Letters/Recalls and New Hair Growth Pill Reaches Phase III Trials
The U.S. FDA has been busy in recent months, reviewing PFAS in cosmetics, proposing MoCRA-conferred recall guidance, enforcing compliance through warning letters and recalls, and advancing trials for a new hair loss treatment. Following is an overview.
Consumers/Market
How K-Beauty Conquered 2025 Through TikTok Shop and Product Innovation
Consumers/Market
9 Trends in Cosmetic Innovation in 2025 You Can’t Afford to Ignore
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Safety
[video] Ensuring Safety, Efficacy and Compliance of Hyper-Personalized Cosmetics
During the IFSCC 2025 Congress, Thomas Navarro, of Prose, presented the poster, "A Comprehensive Methodology for Ensuring the Safety, Quality, Efficacy and Regulatory Compliance of Hyper-personalized Cosmetics." Watch now to learn more.
Preservation
Seqens Expands Green Offerings with 4 Next-Gen Additions to its AdvensProtect Portfolio
The launch introduces high-purity, 100% bio-based ingredients to drive eco-conscious product development.
Sponsored
Reimagining Biodegradable Color Cosmetics: Eastman Esmeri™ CC1N10
As regulatory pressure on personal care products intensifies and consumer demand for sustainable beauty options grows, brands must deliver exceptional performance alongside verifiable sustainability attributes — such as ingredient biodegradability.
Hair Care
16 Ingredients That Impact Hair Health: Myths vs. Reality
This article examines some of the most prevalent claims surrounding ingredients and hair health. Presenting both supporting insights and counter-arguments are industry experts Linda Foltis and Perry Romanowski.
Companies
Milcobel x NoPalm Ingredients to Transform Whey Permeate into Sustainable Palm Oil Alternatives
According to the companies, NoPalm Ingredients has developed a groundbreaking fermentation technology that transforms agro-industrial sidestreams such as whey permeate into oils and fats identical to conventional palm and tropical oils.
Literature/Data
Research Uncovers Sunlight's Role in Skin Cancer Development, New Potential Protein Target
UV disrupts a protective protein, YTHDF2, which plays a pivotal role in controlling inflammation and preventing tumor formation.
Event Coverage
Symrise Launches Digital CO2 Tracker, Champions Bioeconomy
Symrise recently reinforced its commitment to sustainability by launching Houston, a greenhouse gas-tracking platform developed with CO2 AI to measure carbon footprints in real-time. The company also chaired the Sustainable Business Bioeconomy Group.
Literature/Data
C&T
's Greatest Hits of 2025: What Content You Loved and Why
This report counts down the ten most-read articles and reports from
C&T
over the past year (2025). As we explore the content that resonated with readers, we also offer insights about why it may have drawn interest — see if you agree.
Companies
PCR Responds to Allegations of Misleading SPF Reports, Unethical Practices
PCR has released a statement responding to recent headlines on "SPF retesting, media reports and misinformation," citing flaws in re-testing, low-quality raw materials and insufficient credentials for the industry expert cited in our reports.
Consumers/Market
Which Beauty Brands Are Ripe for Acquisition in 2026?
In 2026, companies will seek brands with a more disciplined and surgical environment focused on biotech, R&D capabilities, high-growth indies and corporate divestitures, rather than simply pursuing scale.
Tech/Equipment/Production
AI-Powered Smart Mirror Redefining At-Home Beauty Routines, Beauty Discovery and Commerce
The Swan Beauty Mirror is powered by five technology pillars: an AI skin analyzer, a personalized routine builder, a smARt makeup artist, an exclusive marketplace and an embedded social community.
