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Cosmetic Ingredients
Audio
[podcast] Why UV Enhancers are a Paradigm Shift for Sunscreen Innovation
Learn how UV enhancers are revolutionizing sunscreens by optimizing traditional UV filter efficacy. In this podcast, sponsored by BASF, experts Diane Tom and Victor Low explain and provide an example: BASF's Cutina Shine. Register to listen — it's free.
Natural/Sustainable
Clean Food Group's Fermented Clean Oil 25 Secures Cosmetics Approval
Bath/Shower
Zemea Achieves Microbiome-Friendly Certifications for Scalp & Vaginal Care
Latest
Moisturizing
Jelly Product Spotlight: Maybelline Poreless Jelly Up to 24 hr Hydrating Blur Primer
Market drivers for jelly makeup include preferences for lightweight, breathable textures that offer customizable coverage while maintaining skin barrier function. This week's example is Maybelline's Poreless Jelly Up to 24 hr Hydrating Blur Primer.
Moisturizing
Kelp Innovation Made Easier: GreenWave Launches Kelp CoLab to Further Seaweed Innovation in Personal Care
The collaboration model enables shared technical learnings and reduces individual R&D costs and risks.
Bath/Shower
Read the Label: L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil Refill
Our Read the Label, written by Marc de Mul, Ph.D., of Measured Innovation, reviews new and trending cosmetic products, emphasizing their ingredient choices, sustainability and label claims. Featured here is L’Occitane's Almond Shower Oil Refill.
Sponsored
The Science Behind Natural Shine: MultiMoist CLR™ in Hair Care
From
skinification
to glass hair, today’s hair care trends demand both natural origin and high performance. MultiMoist CLR™ delivers measurable protection, shine, and resilience—proving that nature and science can go hand in hand.
Natural/Sustainable
Jojoba Desert Earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal for Sustainability Excellence in Cosmetic Ingredients
EcoVadis is a globally trusted platform that evaluates over 130,000 companies across 200 industries.
Event Coverage
Rising to the Occasion: What it Means to Win a
C&T Allē Award
— Earn Your Standing Ovation in 2026
"We are profoundly grateful to the
C&T
team for acknowledging our efforts, which motivates us to persist in pushing boundaries and revolutionizing the cosmetics industry."
Safety
Safety Alerts in Beauty: TPO Bans, Heat Styling and Nanoparticle Emissions, Soap and Sunscreen Recalls and More
Here, we provide an overview of recent red flags relating to cosmetics and personal care product safety; from ingredient bans to product recalls and emerging research on nanoparticle emissions.
Actives
Study Reveals Epigenetics are Behind Vitamin C's Skin Thickening Benefits
The study reveals how vitamin C can counteract age-related skin thinning by activating genes essential for skin cell growth and development.
Balancing/Soothing
Sensitive Skin Product Spotlight: EOS 'Shea Better' Sensitive Shave Cream
Created for sensitive skin, it reportedly delivers 24-hr moisture and a smooth, irritation-free shave — wet or dry. It also is designed to be either rinsed off or left on as an in-shower lotion.
Actives
Breakthrough Hydrogel Formula Shows Promise for Preventing Chemotherapy-induced Hair Loss
The temperature-responsive hydrogel incorporates lidocaine and adrenalone as active compounds within a water-absorbing matrix. This formulation restricts blood flow to the scalp, preventing chemotherapy from reaching hair follicles.
Natural/Sustainable
Freemen Nutra Group x RAWGA Inc. Launch VC-H1 Clinically Validated Hibiscus Collagen in North America
Freemen Nutra Group and RAWGA Inc. introduce VC-H1, reportedly the first clinically validated, plant-based collagen peptide from hibiscus. This sustainable innovation offers proven skin benefits and is now available in the U.S. and Canadian markets.
