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Roziani Zulkifli, event director at in-cosmetics Global, shared her excitement about this year’s event: “We’re thrilled to present a record-breaking 211 new ingredients in the Innovation Zone, underscoring its growing significance in the industry. This year’s event promises to be our most international yet, with exhibitors showcasing innovations from all corners of the globe before they hit the market.”

Record-Breaking Innovation: 211 New Ingredients Unveiled at in-cosmetics Global 2025

Each ingredient in the Zone is eligible for the prestigious in-cosmetics Global Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award, with winners to be announced on April 8, 2025 at an awards ceremony.

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Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant Sparks Skin's 'Love Glow' with GlowCytocin

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Givaudan Active Beauty Unleashes Evernityl Marine Active to Fight Porphyr'aging

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Wellness, Eco Mindedness and Luxury Drive Sunscreen Demand — Natural Powders Offer a Solution [free webinar]

To align with consumer demand for eco-conscious, effective and sensorial sunscreens, formulators are getting creative. Natural and biodegradable fine powders can boost efficacy and improve aesthetics to meet these demands; a free webinar explains.

Red Velvet Oil, the innovative upcycled beauty ingredient by Native Extracts and Kagome Australia

Red Velvet Oil: Australia’s Breakthrough in Upcycled Beauty Ingredients

Discover Red Velvet Oil, the innovative upcycled beauty ingredient by Native Extracts and Kagome Australia. Made from surplus tomato seed waste, it combines sustainability with powerful natural compounds for skin care, wellness, and oral care.

Sourced from chickpea extract, FibraShield C can be applied in daily leave-in care, styling, thermal protection, anti-pollution, sun protection, well-aging and hybrid formulations to address dry and damaged hair, including chemically-treated and mechanically damaged hair, as well as fragile hair types such as textured, aged or gray hair.

Preventative Hair Care Has Arrived: Croda Beauty’s FibraShield C

Sourced from chickpea extract, FibraShield C can be applied in daily leave-in care, styling, thermal protection, anti-pollution, sun protection, well-aging and hybrid formulations.

Bio-optimized Collagen Peptide for Ageless Beauty

Bio-optimized Collagen Peptide for Ageless Beauty

CollPerfect™ P6 is an encapsulated bioactivating hexapeptide with a sequence based on the human skin type I collagen. It stimulates collagen synthesis and effectively rejuvenates the skin, improving skin's overall quality and appearance.

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Surfactants, Emulsifiers, Polyols, Amino Acid Moisturizers and More: Get to Know Shanghai BT Biotechnology Co.

Constant innovation and transformation are built into Shanghai BT’s corporate DNA. We will always strive toward the most dynamic and valuable direction, looking forward to providing customers the greatest assistance.

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Detecting the Protective Power of a Hair Health Multi-peptide: An Integrated Approach

This work measures the antioxidant potential of a hydrolyzed cicer seed extract, a multi-peptide derived from chickpeas, to protect hair. Advanced methods such as FTIR, DCFH-DA assays, cyclic fatigue and DSC testing are combined for a comprehensive view.

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Hair and Scalp Care: Lipids, Algae Solutions, Self-esteem, Bond Building, Scalp Health, Personalized, Biotech Derived and More

Scientific advances continue to shape how we approach hair and scalp health. Innovative commercial products have captured the attention of the beauty consumer, driving the market trajectory ever higher. Here, industry experts discuss these dynamics.

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Roelmi Biotech Launches Seidotech Lux Grape Ferment for Skin Revitalization

Seidotech Lux has been shown to inhibit tyrosinase, in turn reducing melanin synthesis for an anti-hyperpigmentation effect in skin. It also is reported to counteract glycation in skin proteins.

According to the company, the ingredient enables the targeted delivery of the carotenoid-rich algae Haematococcus pluvialis to specific skin layers.

Ultra Chemical's Bicoalgae XT Delivers Carotenoid Cocktail for Powerful Anti-aging Punch

The globally compliant (including China) product is recommended for skin care and color cosmetics at 1-3%, where it provides antioxidant, barrier protective, brightening, moisturizing and pollution defense benefits.

Studies are currently underway for the application of Serpin’s technology in cosmetic products designed to rapidly and visibly reduce skin aging and irritation.

The Estee Lauder Companies x Serpin Pharma Tap Into the Body’s Anti-inflammatory Mechanism for Fast-acting Beauty

The exclusive ELC-Serpin Pharma partnership will tap proprietary biotech technology "demonstrating remarkable efficacy mitigating harmful inflammation and enhancing cell resiliency," per an official announcement.

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Unlocking Exosomes to Advance Skin Health and Beauty

Exosomes are critical cell communicators whose ability to advance skin care was only recently realized. Here, Ayesha Bshero, VP of creative/product development at Beekman 1802, provides expert insights on their benefits, challenges and future potential.