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This iteration of Formulating on Trend dives into acne scarring and the ingredients that can help to prevent scarring and restore the skin. Also detailed are the types of acne and acne scarring.

Formulating on Trend: Acne Scarring — the Aftermath

This installment of Formulating on Trend dives into acne scarring and the ingredients that can help to prevent scarring and restore the skin. Also detailed are the types of acne and acne scarring.

This iteration of formulating on trend discusses potentially harmful sunscreen ingredients and proposes other potential ingredient options.

Formulating on Trend: Reef-safe Sunscreen

This installment of "Formulating on Trend" discusses sunscreen ingredients under current scrutiny for allegedly harming coral reefs and proposes alternative options for reef-safe formulations.

Grant Industries’ Updated Sun Care Technologies

Grant Industries’ Updated Sun Care Technologies

Re-introducing Grant UV solutions for improving sensory aesthetics, durability, and SPF efficiency!

Of the women who use lip cosmetics, 67% seek moisturizing/hydrating claims while 61% desire long-lasting wear; almost half (48%) are swayed by lip-softening properties.

Formulating On Trend: Lip Oil

In this “Formulating on Trend,” the author describes basic ingredients used to create lip oils, including the function of each and formulation suggestions. Thickeners, oils, antioxidants, colorants/pigments, flavor and plumping ingredients are considered.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author describes the 'skinification' of hair serums, combining skin care with hair care. Specifically discussed are the humectants, thickeners and more.

Formulating on Trend: Skinification of Hair

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes the "skinification" of hair serums, translating skin care ingredients into hair care. Specifically discussed are humectants, thickeners and more.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author describes the evolution of blushes from powder to cream and liquid form. Specifically discussed are the types of emulsion system breakdown, emollients, thickening agents and colorants.

Formulating on Trend: Liquid Blush

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes the evolution of blushes from powder to cream and liquid form. Specifically discussed are the types of emulsion systems, emollients, thickening agents and colorants.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author talks about anti-acne products with a particular usage of certain ingredients to make products OTC. Described here are the types of acne, emollients and occlusives to optimize anti-acne efficacy.

Formulating on Trend: Healing Acne Care

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes the development of over-the-counter (OTC) anti-acne treatments. Specifically discussed are the types of acne, emollients and occlusives to optimize anti-acne efficacy.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author describes how to optimize formulating for the microbiome, which can be achieved by supporting the skin's ecosystem and the microorganisms in it.

Formulating on Trend: Microbiome-conscious Skin Care

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to optimize formulas for the microbiome, which can be achieved by supporting the skin's ecosystem and the microorganisms in it.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author describes how to create that glowing look on skin, which can be achieved by creating a skin repairing serum with key ingredients such as humectants, thickeners and emollients.

Formulating on Trend: Glow Serum

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to create that glowing look in skin, which can be achieved by creating a skin repairing serum with key ingredients such as humectants, thickeners and emollients.

Cosmetic companies have made great strides toward sustainability in terms of packaging, water-conscious formulas and more. Labs and manufacturing facilities have not been as quick to find solutions; this article offers tips to make them more sustainable without sacrificing productivity.

Responsible R&D: Tips to Make Cosmetic Labs and Manufacturing More Sustainable

Labs and manufacturing facilities have not been as quick to find solutions; this article offers tips to make them more sustainable without sacrificing productivity.

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Formulating on Trend: K-beauty Soft Focus Face Primer

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to formulate products aligning with the K-beauty trend for blurred skin, achieved by creating a soft-focus effect primer, and she breaks down oil and water phases in formulations.