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Oat Cosmetics Debuts Rejuvaveen, Active Skin Care Ingredient

Rejuvaveen is an oat beta-glucan complex active that has an effect on skin biology and appearance due to its molecular profile, according to Oat cosmetics.

AquaLipids are not chemically modified, moreover, they mix with water without solubilizers, enhancing skin compatibility and reducing the foaming sensation during application.

Berg+Schmidt to Showcase BergaCare Range at in-cos Global

Two trending Google searches this week highlight graceful aging and an herbal ayurvedic hair care line out of India.

Top 2 Google Searches: Graceful Aging and Ayurvedic Hair Care

Both sustainable ingredients address significant social and economic challenges posed by palm oil by providing a palm-free alternative that can help offset the loss of tropical rainforests.

Xylome Replaces Palm Oil with Fermented Yoil and Yoil-Cream

Acting as drop-in palm oil replacments, Yoil is a solid white fat at room temperature and a clear liquid at body temperature, and Yoil-Cream is composed of purified lipid bodies that naturally assemble without emulsifiers during the fermentation process.

The Depigmenting Potential of Sulfur-containing Peptides

The Depigmenting Potential of Sulfur-containing Peptides

SILAB presents LIGHTSKIN®, its newest biotechnology-based depigmenting active ingredient. Its sulfur-containing peptides limit melanogenesis and attenuate the visibility of pigment spots for a more even and radiant complexion.

'We have not found adequate evidence to determine how much CBD can be consumed, and for how long, before causing harm.'

U.S. FDA, Congress to Write CBD its Own Rules for Food, Supplements

After careful review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded that a regulatory pathway specific to CBD, rather than CBD foods and supplements, is needed to balance CBD product demand with the potential risks.

This week's top trending Google Trends search on Kalme Skin Care indicates consumer interest in rosacea and sensitive skin care.

Trending: Redness and Rosacea Line 'Kalme Skin Care'

This week's report on trending Google searches saw "Kalme Skin Care" take the top slot. The line focuses on redness and rosacea in skin and features some interesting ingredients. Learn more here.

(Pictured) Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea). Each ingredient works to create a line that promotes healthy, radiant skin, per Ashland.

Ashland Announces The Natural Line, Natural Recognizable Ingredients

Each ingredient works to create a line that promotes healthy, radiant skin, per Ashland.

The ingredient demonstrates product benefits including significant improvement in hair smoothness, curl definition, frizz (+65% in Type VI hair) and more.

Geltor Grows into Hair Care with NuColl Vegan Collagen Launch

Manufactured via fermentation, NuColl improves hair smoothness, controls frizz and volume and mends split ends, the company reports.

To demonstrate the viability of fungal pigments, Jesse Adler collaborated with a formulating chemist to create a makeup collection referred to as Alchemical Mycology.

[updated] Could Fungal Colorants Extend the Pigment Palette?

Jesse Adler is making headlines with her makeup collection Alchemical Mycology. The biomolecular scientist extracts pigments from mushrooms, lichens yeast and mold for her cosmetics; but one industry expert reminds us of the regulatory hurdles they face.

Faba TONIQ contains carbohydrates, proteins, polypeptides and amino acids which help to style and condition the hair for better management and easier detangling, per the company.

Hummus Hair Care in The Upcycled Beauty Company's Faba TONIQ

Faba TONIQ contains carbohydrates, proteins, polypeptides and amino acids which help to style and condition the hair for better management and easier detangling, per the company.

LignoGuard uses Fibenol’s Lignova raw material made from locally generated forestry and wood industry residues such as sawdust, woodchips and low-quality hardwood.

Lignovations Develops Multifunctional Ingredient LignoGuard

LignoGuard uses Fibenol’s Lignova raw material made from locally generated forestry and wood industry residues such as sawdust, woodchips and low-quality hardwood. The ingredient provides photoprotection and antioxidant properties.

A grand gesture may be necessary to convince nay-sayers of the industry's commitment to consumer safety — regardless of ethnic heritage.

Color of Change to Retailers: Remove 'Toxic' Hair Products and 'Anti-Blackness'

Color of Change is calling on consumers to petition Target, ShopRite and other retailers to remove "toxic" lye relaxers and hair dyes that disproportionately affect Black consumers from shelves. This comes as the industry is making inclusivity inroads.

(Pictured crocus sativus flower) The ingredient is an alternative to chlorhexidine and treats gingival inflammation and plaque build-up. It offers a solution to gums prone to gingivitis and is microbiome-friendly, gum-friendly and can be used daily.

Ashland's Saffragyl Biofunctional Strengthens Sensitive and Irritated Gums

The ingredient is an alternative to chlorhexidine and treats gingival inflammation and plaque build-up. It offers a solution to gums prone to gingivitis and is microbiome-friendly, gum-friendly and can be used daily.