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Ceramide Product Spotlight: Byoma Sensitive Skin Body Lotion

Globally, the market for ceramide skin care is expected to reach $859.09 million by 2032. Byoma Sensitive Skin Body Lotion provides an example.

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Spiders, Bees, Snakes and More: Research Highlights Untapped Potential of Animal Venoms in Cosmetics

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3 Areas of Concern — But Also Strides in Safety: ChemForward Presents 2025 Beauty Ingredient Report Powered by Sephora, Ulta and Other Member Data

Driving Customers’ Success Through Sustainability, Local Innovation and Advanced Preservation Technologies

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.

Register now for our free webinar, 'Kalichem PDRN Tailored for Cosmetics,' to be held on Nov. 11, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. CST.

Why the Consumer Craze for PRDN? Its K-beauty Origin and Transformative Skin Potential — Plus, Deriving it Through Biotechnology (Free Webinar)

PDRN's abilities to improve skin elasticity, pigmentation and wound healing have driven demand for this K-Beauty ingredient. Add to this a biotech method to create it, and PDRN checks all the boxes for modern beauty innovation. A free webinar explains.

The recent regulatory developments across Greater China and ASEAN reflect a strong focus on enhancing cosmetic safety, regulatory clarity and digital modernization.

Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: IECIC Changes, Test Methods, New Ingredients Guidance, Labeling, Restrictions and More

Asia-Pacific saw major cosmetic regulatory updates in mid-2025, including China's IECIC reforms, Macao's mercury ban and Taiwan's spray cosmetic labeling. ASEAN also gave ingredient updates and Vietnam streamlined its processes. Following is an overview.

'Hair is under constant attack from everything your body is exposed to—sun, pollution, diet, sleep and stress,' says Fabrice Guillemard, director of marketing for beauty and care at DSM-Firmenich.

The Hair Repair Dream Team: Next-Gen Ingredients Are Here

Consumers increasingly seek out products to counteract hair damage resulting from heat styling, chemical treatments, UV exposure and environmental pollutants.

'DHK instantly calms skin and supports the skin barrier, and continually improves skin’s resilience to external aggressors,' says Deinde CEO Joshua Britton.

Beauty’s New Class of Anti-Aging Ingredient Tech

As the industry prepares for a new year of innovation, we looked at the latest batch of novel materials poised to shape product development in 2026 and beyond.

Based on current projections, the combined company would generate 2025 annual net revenues of approximately $32 billion and approximately $7 billion of adjusted EBITDA

Kimberly-Clark to Acquire Kenvue for Combined Revenue of $32 Billion

Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a personal care manufacturer, and Kenvue Inc., a consumer health leader, announced an agreement that will see a projected combined revenue of approximately $32 billion in 2025.

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Editor's Note: Transformational Views for Beauty

This issue dives into the transformative potential of microbiome-friendly beauty, especially in AP/Deo formulas. It highlights a bioactive peptide for skin barrier support, shows a DoE method to optimize bigels, and presents oral care as key to wellness.

The lipo-soluble ingredient has been shown in controlled clinical settings to support skin hydration under diverse climatic conditions.

Croda Debuts DS-Ceramide Y3S for Climate-adaptive Skin Care

The fermentation-derived Ceramide NP was developed to support the skin barrier against region-specific environmental stressors; aka geo skin care.

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The Lowdown on Australia's Sunscreen Crisis — And How The U.S. Avoided a Similar One

This report examines the current status of the sunscreen labeling crisis in Australia, including what went wrong and ways to move forward — plus how the U.S. avoided a similar crisis. It also considers whether the industry has reached its SPF limit.

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Class Action Against Ulta Beauty Over 'Clean Ingredient' Claims Advances

The class action alleges violations of California’s Consumer Legal Remedies Act, False Advertising Law, Unfair Competition Law and Environmental Marketing Claims Act. It also alleges fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.

Sephora remained the No.1 favorite beauty shopping destination, gaining 2-points of mindshare sequentially. Ulta remained No. 2, and Target appeared at No. 3 (in line with its historic trend).

Teen Wallets Declining as Sephora, Ulta and Target Remain Fan-Favorites

Piper Sandler's 50th semi-annual teens survey has been released, indicating a decline in teens' core wallets and ranking teens' favorite cosmetic brands and shopping destinations.