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Hair Care
Redefining Hair Repair Through Molecular Science
Breakthrough data reveal the exceptional potency of KeraBio™ K31, a biomimetic bond-building peptide that repairs and recharges hair from within, setting a new benchmark in molecular hair repair science.
Actives
Redefining Skin Barrier Support with Bioactive Silk Peptides
Natural/Sustainable
TRiiSO LLC Expands into Personal Care
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Driving Customers’ Success Through Sustainability, Local Innovation and Advanced Preservation Technologies
Personal care antimicrobials are experiencing a pivotal transformation. Companies must deliver antimicrobial efficacy—and ensure their products are sustainable, multifunctional, and safe. Ashland is responding to this shift. Keep reading to learn how.
Companies
BASF and IFF Forge Partnership to Advance Sustainable Innovation
The partnership aims to accelerate the development of next-generation enzyme and polymer technologies for the personal care, home and fabric markets.
Event Coverage
6 Halal Ingredient Highlights at In-cosmetics Asia 2025 — Plus How Halal and Ethical Excellence are Taking Center Stage
In-cosmetics Asia 2025 will showcase halal-certified and other ethical beauty innovations among the industry's surging demand for clean, conscious and inclusive beauty solutions. Following are six ingredient highlights; plus market insights.
Hair Care
Stevia-Based Microneedles Present Sweet Solution for Hair Regrowth Treatments
A recent paper in Advanced Healthcare Materials describes a novel approach to combating pattern baldness: using the natural sweetener stevioside to create dissolvable microneedles to deliver minoxidil directly to hair follicles.
Rheology/Thickener
Elementis to Highlight Sustainable Film Former, Natural Rheology Modifier and K-beauty Concepts at In-Cosmetics Asia 2025
Ingredients showcased will range from a biodegradable film-former for sunscreens and natural oil phase rheology modifiers, to K-beauty inspired product concepts.
Hair Care
Provital Debuts Covertrix, a Bio-Intelligent Shield for Personalized Hair Care
Covertrix is designed as a comprehensive solution to strengthen hair fibers, enhance hydration and shine, and deliver quick-dry performance across all hair types.
Event Coverage
Get In It to Win It: Final Oct. 15 Deadline Approaches for the 2026
C&T Allē Awards
Will it be you or your competitor who rises highest among industry peers, or in the eyes of your customers?
Don’t forfeit the game by not showing up.
Moisturizing
New Wave Biotech and CPI Partner to Revolutionize Lipid Extraction with AI
"Partnering with New Wave Biotech gives us powerful new tools. ... Unlike many AI/ML tools that need huge datasets, this platform achieves high accuracy from minimal data... to identify the best downstream routes much earlier and with greater confidence."
Natural/Sustainable
[video] How Plant Biofactories Deliver Next-gen Skin Restoration Beyond Retinol — Take the 30-day Challenge
In this free videocast, sponsored by Core Biogenesis, Tony Abboud explains how plant biofactories are a game changer in beauty, producing ingredients whose efficacy surpasses retinol. He also describes their role in sustainability. Register now to watch.
Actives
Ichimaru Pharcos Unveils Bakuchiol Pure Plus Plant-Based Retinol Alternative
With > 99% bakuchiol content, this innovative material offers retinol-like performance while being suitable for sensitive skin.
People
Inolex Taps Miao Wang to Lead Sustainable, Next-Gen R&D
Inolex names Miao Wang as vice president of research, development and commercialization, tasking her with advancing green chemistry and sustainable ingredient innovations for beauty and personal care worldwide.