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Cosmetic Ingredients
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Balancing/Soothing
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Conditioning
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Preservation
Rheology/Thickener
Sensory
Rheology/Thickener
Natural/Sustainable
Macro Oceans Launches Big Kelp Flex to Eliminate Microplastics
California-based biotech company Macro Oceans launched Big Kelp Flex, its new seaweed cellulose ingredient.
Formulating Aids
Nouryon Introduces Three Innovations to Elevate Sustainable Hair Styling, Skin/Hair Care
Actives
Skin Care Gets Smarter: Exploring Advanced Ingredient Technologies
Latest
Natural/Sustainable
Cellugy x Bioli Debut Bio-based EcoFlexy Rheology Modifier in Commercial Skin Care Cream
The partnership introduces Cellugy's EcoFlexy, a sustainable alternative to petrochemicals, in premium skin care amid growing regulatory pressures.
Sponsored
Remastered Fragments™: Smart, Ethical Innovation in Skincare
Fragments remastered™ fuses biotech and sustainability to deliver biomimetic protein fragments via vertical farming. These actives boost collagen, elasticity, and skin structure—clinically proven, ethical, and eco-conscious skincare innovation.
Sensory
Cargill Highlights BotaniDesign Emollient and Actigum Care Rheology Modifier to Elevate Sustainable Beauty
BotaniDesign is an emollient and plant-based alternative to petroleum jelly, while Actigum Care is a natural rheology modifier replacement for petro-based polymers.
Natural/Sustainable
CP Kelco Elevates Thickening, Stabilizing with Keltrol Biodegradable, Certified Xanthan Gums
Per CP Kelco, the COSMOS and Natrue-certified ingredients meet vegan, non-GMO and cruelty-free standards to deliver strong ethical value without compromising performance.
Event Coverage
Which of These 16 Base Ingredients Will Clinch
C&T Allēs
in 2025?
From a carbon-based black pigment, solid lipid and unique Guerbert alcohol, to biodegradable hair styling polymer, novel cold processable thickener, multifunctional preservative and more, here are
C&T Allēs
base ingredients finalist profiles.
Companies
Sharon Personal Care Debuts Emulsifier Selector Tool with Texture-first Focus
Mainly emulsifiers determine the sensory profile of emulsions; especially appearance, pick-up and rub-out. To make their selection easier, the tool takes a top-down approach to guide formulators, starting with the desired texture.
Event Coverage
Exclusive Look: 5 Emerging Functionals You'll See at In-cosmetics Asia 2024
In-cosmetics Asia 2024 marks a new milestone: 100 ingredients will be featured in this year's Innovation Zone. As the media sponsor,
Cosmetics & Toiletries
was given an exclusive preview; here are 5 innovations you'll find there.
Natural/Sustainable
Seppic's Natural Solagum AX Thickener Gives Skin an 'Instant' Lift + Brightening Effects
The multifunctional rheology modifier is said to perform better than xanthan gum alone in terms of thickening and stabilizing formulas, while bringing film-forming, soothing and moisturizing properties just 30 min after use.
Event Coverage
11 On-trend Ingredients Coming to in-cos Asia: Anti-Hair Loss Peptide, Exosomes, Vegan TXA and More
Arriving in Bangkok this Nov. 5-7, 2024, in-cosmetics Asia will highlight ingredients and concepts from more than 500 exhibitors. In this sneak preview, we highlight 11 on-trend innovations.
Consumers/Market
Indie Sleaze, Brat Summer ... How Market Trends Affect Formula Basics: 7 Experts Weigh In
We often explore how market trends influence product concepts. Less often do we focus on their impact on preservation, rheology and other formula basics. As such, we reached out to industry insiders for their take; here, seven experts weigh in.
Event Coverage
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Unveils Beauty Themes for 2025
From skin and hair health, to holistic protection, mind-body beauty and integrated sensory experiences, 2025's media agenda will equip cosmetic chemists and beauty innovators to develop advanced products that compete in a dynamic, competitive marketplace.
