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Rethinking Hair Shine: Why Gloss Is a Structural Optical Property, Not a Surface Coating
A perspective on where hair shine science may be heading next.
Featured
Rheology/Thickener
Formulating Forum: Exploring Natural Rheology Modifiers for Sustainable Cosmetic Systems
This article evaluates four rheology modifiers for their structural features, performance and sensory characteristics as green alternatives to traditional ingredients.
Sponsored
SILAB focuses on the study of crops to strengthen its botanical supplies
In 2023, SILAB invested in an Agronomic Studies and Research Center, with the aim of studying certain crops to ensure even more the security, traceability and durability of its botanical supplies. Discover its main missions!
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June 2026
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C&T Allē Award
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Dual-Coated Titanium Dioxide for Compatible, Stable and Elegant Sunscreens
Literature/Data
LVMH Review Underscores How Scalp Health is the Key to Fighting Hair Aging
Safety
Beauty Under Fire: Why 2026 Will Be a Pivotal Year for Consumer Safety and Environmental Accountability
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Methods/Tools
UCLA Researchers Develop Mineral Sunscreen to Reduce White Cast
Using a patented high-temperature flame process, the researchers produced larger particles shaped like tetrapods.
Sponsored
SILAB focuses on the study of crops to strengthen its botanical supplies
In 2023, SILAB invested in an Agronomic Studies and Research Center, with the aim of studying certain crops to ensure even more the security, traceability and durability of its botanical supplies. Discover its main missions!
Natural/Sustainable
Palmless by C16 Biosciences Releases New Efficacy Data for Torula Oil
Company officials hope that the new efficacy data will demonstrate the benefit of biotech-derived ingredients that offer multiple benefits in one.
Natural/Sustainable
SILAB focuses on the study of crops to strengthen its botanical supplies
In 2023, SILAB invested in an Agronomic Studies and Research Center, with the aim of studying certain crops to ensure even more the security, traceability and durability of its botanical supplies. Discover its main missions!
Anti-aging/Face
L’Oréal Paris Launches Revitalift Melasyl Dark Spot Creamy-Serum
In a consumer test, 97% of participants agreed that their skin tone appeared more even and radiant after use.
Actives
Melt&Marble Announces Commercial Launch of Precision-Fermented Bioactive Lipid Marble7
The ingredient provides structure, stability and sensorial performance for formulators.
Methods/Tools
Kao Corporation Verifies Mechanism for Damage in Colored Hair, Develops Hair Link Protection Technology
The research team suggests that this means melanin is involved in the post-coloring cleavage observed in the black hair model tresses.
Actives
dsm-firmenich Relaunches ALPAFLOR Bioactives Portfolio
The key component of the ALPAFLOR line is the adaptive intelligence of Alpine plants.
Literature/Data
Multifloral Honey May Protect Skin Cells from UV Damage, Says New Research
Honey directly intervened in the molecular pathways of cellular aging.
Companies
Gattefossé Accelerates Production at Lufkin Facility with Eight Validated Ingredients
Gattefossé’s Lufkin facility opened in September 2025 as a dedicated plant for lipid-based excipients.
People
Independent Beauty Association Announces New Board Members
Independent Beauty Association was founded in 1974 to advance the beauty and personal care industry’s creation of safe, innovative and responsible products.
Methods/Tools
Shiseido Discovers “Ring Collagen” Structure to Create Tension, Maintain Face Shape
The tension associated with Ring Collagen was tested with the AI-powered Digital-Skin Reality to visualize the forces generated.
