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2026
C&T Allē Awards
Date is Set: Join Us May 18 for a Red Carpet Reception in NYC
Mark your calendar: May 18, 2026, the
C&T Allē Award
winners will be announced at an exclusive red-carpet style reception in New York City.
Companies
ÄIO Achieves Milestone: Producing First Tonne of Sustainable Yeast-based Oil
Anti-aging/Face
DSM-Firmenich Unveils Exovive Lift Plant Exosome Breakthrough for Skin Rejuvenation
Latest
Natural/Sustainable
Cosphatec Unveils Cosphaderm HAP Nature-identical Antimicrobial for Modern Cosmetics
Beyond its function as a preservative, Cosphaderm HAP provides antioxidant properties and features a neutral sensory profile.
Natural/Sustainable
P2 Science Debuts Citrolatum P Sustainable Petrolatum Alternative
It can be used as a 1:1 replacement and has a similar melting point, providing formulators with a sustainable alternative that does not compromise performance or sensory experience.
Companies
Givaudan Unveils White Biotechnology Innovation Center in Toulouse
The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, including a dedicated fermentation lab and biocatalysis development area.
Sponsored
Q&A with Uroš Gotar, Chief Innovation Officer at TOSLA Nutricosmetics
"We’ve invested in a series of placebo-controlled, peer-reviewed clinical trials over the past three years, testing combinations of hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, MSM, ... involving nearly 300 participants..."
Preservation
Europelab Unveils BioLichen Natural Preservative with Proven Healing and Antioxidant Properties
The patented, Cosmos Organic certified preservative for beauty and personal care demonstrates potent antioxidant, cytoprotective, wound-healing and antimicrobial effects, according to the company.
Method/Process
3 Anti-aging Discoveries: InnCoCells' Screening Collab Uncovers Sustainable Plant Extracts with Proven Benefits
The EU-funded InnCoCells project, a €7.9 million initiative spanning 4.5 years and 17 partners across 11 countries, represents the most comprehensive exploration of plant-derived cosmetic ingredients to date, according to project leaders.
Anti-aging/Face
Ultra Chemical Presents Bicosome's Bicoalgae Blue for Senescent Skin Care
The ingredient uses a specialized nanostructure delivery system to transport bioactives into the deeper epidermal and dermal layers of the skin.
Natural/Sustainable
Sonneborn Expands SonneNatural Line with Fluidity 40P Cyclic Replacements and Synergy Customizable Hybrids
"Our latest technologies align with global regulatory requirements and sustainability goals, enabling us to provide purer, more eco-conscious solutions..."
Sensory
P2 Science Launches CitroComplex Nourish for Greener, More Sensorial Skin and Hair Care
In addition to American-grown botanical oils, the ingredient incorporates the company's Citropol DE-4, a high-viscosity polymeric emollient derived from renewable forestry byproducts.
Literature/Data
Centella asiatica
Extracellular Vesicles + Recombinant Growth Factors Shown to Boost Scalp Health, Hair Growth
The formulation combining the two significantly improved hair density, thickness and length while reducing hair loss and sebum production.
Colorant
Primient Covation Debuts Gentler, Sustainable Zemea Propanediol-powered Hair Color Formulations
Zemea propanediol offers a solution for creating hair color products that combine performance with a more sustainable and gentle approach, meeting today's consumer demands.
