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Formulating Forum: Exploring Natural Rheology Modifiers for Sustainable Cosmetic Systems
This article evaluates four rheology modifiers for their structural features, performance and sensory characteristics as green alternatives to traditional ingredients.
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Sponsored
Preservation, Reimagined: Hybrid Antimicrobial Strategies for Safer, More Natural, Skin‑Protective Personal Care Products
Nature-aligned boosters transform preservation from necessity into value-adding benefit.
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.
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July/August 2026
Top Headlines
Actives
2026 Beauty Ingredient Trends: Highlights from in-cosmetics Global's Innovation Zone
Companies
PCHi 2026 Celebrates Excellence: Fountain Awards Finalists Revealed
Rheology/Thickener
Minimalist, Natural, Mighty: ViscoPure Reinvents Gel Texture
Sponsored
From Nutricosmetics to Nutraceuticals: Inside TOSLA’s Next Chapter of Scalable Innovation
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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.
Sponsored
Preservation, Reimagined: Hybrid Antimicrobial Strategies for Safer, More Natural, Skin‑Protective Personal Care Products
Nature-aligned boosters transform preservation from necessity into value-adding benefit.
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.
Actives
Does Your Product Belong Among the
C&T Allē Award
Elites? Enter the 2026 Program to Find Out
The
C&T Allē Awards
have a long history of recognizing excellence across the cosmetic landscape. Does your innovation have what it takes to join them? Enter now to find out.
Event Coverage
Rising to the Occasion: What it Means to Win a
C&T Allē Award
— Earn Your Standing Ovation in 2026
"We are profoundly grateful to the
C&T
team for acknowledging our efforts, which motivates us to persist in pushing boundaries and revolutionizing the cosmetics industry."
Event Coverage
Beyond the Hype:
C&T Allēs
Honor Beauty Innovation Through Scientific Rigor
We've established comprehensive scientific evaluation criteria for the 2026
C&T Allē Awards
, ensuring innovations are assessed through evidence-based methodology that honors the technical rigor driving beauty industry breakthroughs.
