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Natural/Sustainable
Rethinking Performance and Biodegradability in Skin Care and Sun Care
The Eastman Esmeri™ portfolio was developed as a high-performance, biodegradable alternative to synthetic polymer microparticles, silica and other micropowder options.
Featured
Formulating Aids
Bridging Clean Beauty and High Performance: Seppic Unveils Sepilife™ NEOS
Seppic's squalane-based liquid polymer is designed for cold processing with a fast inversion time and unique sensorial experience.
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.
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October 2026
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Rheology/Thickener
Formulating Forum: Exploring Natural Rheology Modifiers for Sustainable Cosmetic Systems
Sponsored
Augmented Longevity: Reprogramming the Skinspan Where Science, Technology and AI Redefine Ageing.
Event Coverage
2026 Allēs Showcase Sustainable Innovation, Personalized Solutions and More - Judges' Comments
Actives
2026 Beauty Ingredient Trends: Highlights from in-cosmetics Global's Innovation Zone
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Companies
PCHi 2026 Celebrates Excellence: Fountain Awards Finalists Revealed
With 850+ exhibitors from 26 countries, PCHi 2026 promises a dynamic showcase of emerging trends and technologies. Among these innovations, celebrating excellence in product development, are the ever-popular Fountain Awards. Here are the finalists.
Rheology/Thickener
Minimalist, Natural, Mighty: ViscoPure Reinvents Gel Texture
ViscoPure improves texture and sensory properties, producing smooth, non-stringy and transparent gels that meet current minimalist aesthetic trends.
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.
Event Coverage
10 New Frontiers in Beauty: Highlights from the 2025 In-Cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone — Plus APAC Goes Green [EXCLUSIVE REPORTS]
Biotech, emotion and sustainability have shifted beauty to holistic well-being, as the 120+ ingredients in the 2025 In-Cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone reveal. Download our exclusive report — plus, learn how APAC beauty is leading the charge to go green.
Companies
Bioweg Secures €16 M Series A to Scale Biodegradable Microplastic Alternatives
The funds will enable Bioweg to scale its precision fermentation operations to convert food industry byproducts into bacterial cellulose, commercialize its products, and construct a first-of-its-kind bacterial cellulose production facility in Germany.
Event Coverage
Top 11 Hotspots for Future Beauty Innovation from the 2025 SCC Annual Scientific Meeting
The SCC's 79th Annual Scientific Meeting painted a vibrant picture of future hotspots for beauty innovation, inspiring some 800+ registered attendees in areas of epigenetics, hair bonding, claims substantiation and more. Following are our top 11 picks.
Event Coverage
[updated] 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.
Tech/Equipment/Production
ROSS Completes Largest Double Planetary Mixer for Highly Viscous Materials
The large-capacity mixer is engineered for processing up to 750 gallons of highly viscous materials per batch.
Rheology/Thickener
Elementis Acquires Alchemy Ingredients Limited for $22 Million
Elementis has announced its acquisition of U.K. Alchemy Ingredients Limited for $22 million.
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.
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..."
Rheology/Thickener
Elementis to Highlight Sustainable Film Former, Natural Rheology Modifier and K-beauty Concepts at In-Cosmetics Asia 2025
Ingredients showcased will range from a biodegradable film-former for sunscreens and natural oil phase rheology modifiers, to K-beauty inspired product concepts.
