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Event Coverage
Shortlist Announced for in-cosmetics Asia 2026 Innovation Awards
The winners of the in-cosmetics Asia 2026 Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Awards will be announced on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Featured
Sponsored
Skinifying Oral Care: The Microbiome Science
Join BLIS Technologies to unpack the strain science behind microbiome-friendly oral care: how targeted antimicrobial peptides modulate the ecosystem rather than strip it, how to formulate with live probiotics in real-world formats, and how to map claims that keep cosmetic products compliant.
Audio
[podcast] The Definition of Performance Plus: Exploring Ashland’s New Polymer Platforms
Ashland’s director of marketing for personal care discusses the company’s latest innovations to create sustainable products with sensorial experiences.
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October 2026
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Audio
[podcast] How CLR Berlin is Expanding the Potential of SyriCalm™ CLR With All-Around Rinse-Off Efficacy
Cleansing
Beyond Cleansing: Turning Rinse-off Products into Active Skin Care
Sponsored
Skinifying Oral Care: The Microbiome Science
Methods/Tools
Shea Butter Submicroemulsion for Transparent Silicone-free, Sulfate-free Conditioning Shampoos
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Hair Care
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.
Event Coverage
And the
C&T Allē Award
Goes To ... Unveiling the 2026 Winners
Ingredients
Seppic Launches “Tail-ored Pet Care Collection”
The Sepifriend ingredients in the collection have been tested in vitro on reconstructed canine epidermis.
Sponsored
Augmented Longevity: Reprogramming the Skinspan Where Science, Technology and AI Redefine Ageing.
During this global webinar, Safic-Alcan will bring together market, scientific and technical perspectives to decode the concept of augmented longevity.
Cleansing
Green Surfactants, Emulsifiers Market Set to Reach Nearly $3 Billion by 2035
Consumers are becoming more and more aware about ingredient transparency, which is driving the growth of this market.
Cleansing
Eastman Launches Kalidex Foam Booster for High-Performance Personal Care
Kalidex improves formulation balance for personal care cleansing products, such as shampoo, body wash and facial cleansers.
Cleansing
Japanese Fermentation Wisdom for Gentle, Modern Cleansing
Inspired by Japan’s fermented food culture, a rice bran–based ingredient combines tradition, modern processing, and sustainability. Designed for gentle yet effective cleansing, it supports skin comfort without harsh scrubs and over-cleansing.
Cleansing
AmphiStar Launches AmphiNova Biosurfactant Platform
AmphiStar will launch selected AmphiNova molecules directly to the market in the coming year.
Cleansing
Symrise Adds Mindera Euca To Lineup of Plant-Based Protection Technology
Mindera Euca is a 100% plant-based ingredient that boosts foam quality and volume.
Actives
IMCD To Unveil Seven Innovative Formulations for Post-Procedure Care at in-cos Global
The
Aestheticae Curae
formulations were developed by IMCD’s experts at the Hair Care & Toiletries Centre of Excellence in the United Kingdom and the Skin & Sun Care Centre of Excellence in France.
Event Coverage
2026 Allēs Showcase Sustainable Innovation, Personalized Solutions and More - Judges' Comments
The
C&T
team combined the judges’ comments and highlights for each finalist of the 2026 Allē Awards.
Actives
Avid Organics to Introduce Commercial-Scale Bio-Based Glycolic Acid at in-cosmetics Global
AviGa Bio HP70 is made from plant-based feedstocks and produced with renewable energy.
