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[podcast] Formulating Generational Beauty: Uncovering Needs, Aligning Ingredients and Creating Products for Gen X to Alpha
In this sponsored podcast, Becky Stiles, Ph.D, and Allison Garlet, of BASF, explore the needs and preferences of generations X through alpha. They also explain how BASF identifies these needs, aligns them with ingredients and formulates relevant products.
Safety
[podcast] How to Meet MoCRA's Safety Testing Mandates
Skin Care
[podcast] First Impression Study Confirms: Unique Microalgae Help Skin to Help Itself
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Actives
L'Oréal Takes Minority Share of Veminsyn, Leaps Deeper into Synbio and Biotech Space
Vemisyn leverages a phage display high throughput process for material screening and strain optimization, which further informs machine learning algorithms to provide theoretical guidance for the design and synthesis of new bioactives.
Sensory
How Fragrance and Body Lotion Disarm OH Radicals Caused by the Human Oxidation Field
A new study in Science Advances examines how the natural human oxidation field can affect chemical exposures indoors – and how fragrances and personal care products such as body lotions alter these dynamics.
Sponsored
Futureproof Skin’s Longevity with the Next Generation of Peptides
To help brands meet new industry standards and take advantage of the widening market for well-aging solutions, dsm-firmenich has launched SYN®-COLL CB – a new, clean beauty version of its proven, collagen-boosting patented tripeptide.
Anti-aging/Face
Gattefossé and Ambiotis Uncover Altered Pro-resolving Lipids in Aged Skin, Aim for Integrative Solution
"Encouraging the increased synthesis of these lipids is tantamount to reinforcing the skin's own beneficial mechanisms, helping to prevent aging and preserve the skin's vitality."
Natural/Sustainable
Momentive Unveils Harmonie NatuVel 100% Biobased Elastomer Gel for Clean Skin, Sun and Color Formulas
“We aimed for a 100% naturally derived solution that could perform on par with silicone elastomer gels and that is what we are showcasing.”
Actives
NextGen Actives Unlocks Scalable Access to Rare Plant Exosomes for Skin Care, Debuts Saffron at NYSCC
The platform uses plant cell suspension technology to cultivate high-purity exosomes from small tissue samples.
Safety
Health Canada to Make Over its Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: Additions, Revisions Proposed
This notice has been issued in advance of the official consultation; Health Canada will not be responding to feedback at this stage.
Sensory
Roquette Beauté Launches Corn-based Sustainable Powder Alternative to Synthetics
The new ingredient features a porous structure created through enzymatic hydrolysis that provides enhanced compaction properties and sensory performance.
Hair Care
Product Spotlight: Cake Lustrous Shine Conditioner
The market for hair and shine products is positioned for major growth from 2025 to 2035, expanding from US $2.1 billion to $3.85 billion. Cake's Lustrous Shine Conditioner provides an example of such a product.
Literature/Data
'Breakthrough' Bacteria Boost: L'Oréal Files Patent on Crystallized Live Probiotic Anti-aging Skin Care Formula
International beauty giant L'Oréal has developed a topical skin care formulation containing a crystallized live probiotic to reverse signs of skin aging via microbiome modulation – an exciting and notable advancement in skin care, experts say.
Actives
Category Shake-Up:
C&T Allēs
Spotlight Acne, Compromised Skin and Scalp Care Innovations in 2026
The new categories aim to better recognize targeted solutions addressing specific consumer needs such as skin conditions, post-procedural care and scalp health.
