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More Time to Shine: Submission Deadlines Extended for the 2026
C&T Allē Awards
The 2026
C&T Allē Awards
just gave innovators more time to shine. Early Bird entries are now due Sept. 15, with final submissions accepted through Oct. 15. Don’t miss your chance to be spotlighted for excellence in beauty innovation.
Actives
Sharon Personal Care by Eternis Launches Pantrofina Klamath: A Natural Defense Against Inflammaging and Photoaging
Actives
Ichimaru Pharcos Presents PeoGlow for Correcting Uneven Skin Tone Caused by AGEs and RAGE
Latest
Consumers/Market
Wellbeauty and the Mind-skin Connection: A New Era of Care
The skin doesn’t just reflect your health — it mirrors your mind. Here, expert Hemali Gunt, Ph.D., explains how stress, mood and beauty routines are biologically linked, and why the future of skin care is rooted in emotional and psychological wellness.
Natural/Sustainable
Inolex Appoints Stephen Carter to Lead North America Sales Strategy
In his role, he will oversee regional strategy and support customer growth across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Sponsored
Remastered Fragments™: Smart, Ethical Innovation in Skincare
Fragments remastered™ fuses biotech and sustainability to deliver biomimetic protein fragments via vertical farming. These actives boost collagen, elasticity, and skin structure—clinically proven, ethical, and eco-conscious skincare innovation.
Formulating Aids
Seqens Debuts AdvensProtect OE Green 100% Biobased Multifunctional
The ingredient combines humectant, emollient, deodorizing and preservative-boosting properties.
Cleansing
Rita Corporation Showcases Innovative Hair Defense, Stable Vitamin C and Sustainable Surfactants
Ritafactants are biobased surfactants made from renewable raw materials, designed to deliver effective and eco-friendly solutions for personal care and household products.
Anti-aging/Face
Kao’s Global Glow-Up: Sensai, Kanebo and Curél Launch Innovations to Fuel Worldwide Skin Care Expansion
The innovations from Sensai, Kanebo and Curél advance anti-aging benefits and provide biomimetic hydration and a carbonated foam tech for sensitive skin.
Companies
Ulta and K-Beauty World Are on a Mission to Bring Korean Brands to the Masses
The product mix is intended to reflect both on-trend SKUs and legacy K-beauty offerings.
Literature/Data
Top Derms Agree: These Skin Care Ingredients Work Best
In a Northwestern Medicine study, a host of nationwide experts identified the best topical skin care ingredients for given skin conditions. The review focused on recommendations by cosmetic dermatologists and narrowed a list of 318 to just 23.
Natural/Sustainable
AmphiStar Secures €12.5M to Accelerate Beauty's Sustainable Surfactants Revolution
AmphiStar’s platform leverages synthetic biology to create tailored biosurfactants for specific applications.
Actives
[video] Cannabinoids for Hair Growth, Anti-acne, Anti-inflammation and UV Protection Boost
During the latest IFSCC Congress, held in 2024 in Brazil, Alexa Dinant, of the University Melbourne, described her research focused on cannabinoids for UV protection, among other recent applications.
Method/Process
Beyond Claims: Leveraging Life Cycle Assessment for Strategic Advantage
With 80% of a product’s environmental impact influenced by decisions made at the design stage, life cycle analysis can provide valuable data to guide formulators in selecting materials that align with sustainability goals and support claim substantiation.
