What Every Formulator Needs to Know about Fragrance | Cosmetics & Toiletries

This year's Beauty Accelerate has raised the bar once again with a stellar lineup of presenters, whose experience and insights will drive product development full-speed ahead — future-proofing beauty.

Beauty Accelerate Schedule-at-a-glance: The Who, What and When for Innovation Exchanges

The event is geared for engagement to stimulate unscripted and synergistic exchanges — but only if you're there. Check out this stellar lineup — and register now!

Recent studies reveal that using only 1% Crodabond CSN achieves an ideal balance between effective hair repair and a natural sensory feel, making it a standout choice for hair care formulations.

Sustainable Hair Repair Made Easy: New Research on Crodabond CSN by Croda Beauty

Crodabond CSN (hydrogenated castor oil/sebacic acid copolymer) has gained industry recognition for its ability to seal split ends, enhance smoothness and improve shine.

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[poll results] What Do You Wish You Knew More About in Terms of Fragrancing Personal Care Formulas?

Fragrancing product formulas requires balancing regulatory requirements, ensuring stability and crafting the perfect sensorial experience. So in a recent poll, we asked what you wish you knew more about in terms of fragrance. Here's what you said.

Back to the Roots – Targeting the Root Causes of Skin Aging

Back to the Roots – Targeting the Root Causes of Skin Aging

We explore the science of skin aging and the power of prevention. Featuring innovative active ingredients, the "Timeless Rituals" formulation concept combines fermentation technology with mindful self-care for healthy, resilient skin.

'Our customers know us as nimble problem solvers, and that hasn't changed,' said Gary Strauss, president of Micro Powders. 'What has changed is an increased focus on delivering the sustainable ingredients companies and consumers are clamoring for.”

Micro Powders Expanding Safe, Sustainable Cosmetic Ingredient Alternatives

"Our customers know us as nimble problem solvers, and that hasn't changed," said Gary Strauss, president of Micro Powders. "What has changed is an increased focus on delivering the sustainable ingredients companies and consumers are clamoring for.”

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AAK Enables Skinification, Glass Hair Concepts with Lipex SheaLuxe TR Silicone Replacement

The emollient ester is positioned as a sustainable alternative to non-volatile silicones in light skin and hair formulations; especially those for skinification of hair, anti-frizz and glass hair trends.

The collection includes four distinct products designed to stimulate the imagination with enhanced textures, and to awaken the senses as it unfolds like a four-course meal.

Gattefossé Cooks Up 'Guilty Pleasures' Sweets-inspired Beauty Concepts

The range reimagines indulgent sweets as luxurious beauty treatments, offering a sensory immersion that blends culinary inspiration with innovative skin and hair care formulations.

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TRI-K Launches OleaClear Olive Squalane for Deep Skin Hydration

The ingredient is structurally similar to squalene, a natural component of skin’s sebum, and lightweight and highly absorbent, imparting a silky, smooth finish.

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Evonik's Tegosoft BC MB Wax Ester Lends its Soft Touch to Sustainable Sun Care, Color

The natural emollient is designed to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable cosmetics, imparting additional benefits ranging from a light texture and solubility for UV filters, to pigment wetting properties, reduced carbon footprint ...

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Seiwa Kasei Co. Presents Vistanol GDHR-Pure for Plant-based Lanolin-, Silicone-like Effects

The 100% plant-derived oil is reportedly highly stable against oxidation, has a low viscosity and excellent spreadability, and demonstrates good adherence to skin. It also imparts silicone-like sensory benefits in hair.