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Zemea Achieves Microbiome-Friendly Certifications for Scalp & Vaginal Care
The ingredient achieved scores of 1.1 and 1.2 on the MyMicrobiome Standard scale, indicating minimal to no impact on microbial health.
Bath/Shower
Read the Label: L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil Refill
Event Coverage
Rising to the Occasion: What it Means to Win a
C&T Allē Award
— Earn Your Standing Ovation in 2026
Latest
Safety
Safety Alerts in Beauty: TPO Bans, Heat Styling and Nanoparticle Emissions, Soap and Sunscreen Recalls and More
Here, we provide an overview of recent red flags relating to cosmetics and personal care product safety; from ingredient bans to product recalls and emerging research on nanoparticle emissions.
Sponsored
Optimizing Texture and Stability with JD Jojoba Esters - Get a Free Sample
Refine skin feel, structure and hydration with JD Jojoba Esters. Access the technical sheet and request a free sample to explore the full formulation potential.
Natural/Sustainable
Turning CO₂ into Beauty: The Palm Oil Alternative Designed to Save Rainforests
The project taps LanzaTech biotech processes to convert captured CO
2
into alcohol, similar to beer brewing.
Skin Care
'Waterless' Product Spotlight: Olay Cleansing Melts
The waterless and low-water personal care product market in the U.S. is projected to reach US $4.11 billion by 2032. Olay's Cleansing Melts provide a perfect example.
Methods/Tools
Editor's Note: The New Science of Skin, Brain and Beauty — From AI to Health and Emotion
Our September issue explores how neuroscience, biotech, AI and wellness are transforming personal care — shifting it from surface-level solutions to predictive, personalized and biologically attuned innovations that connect skin, brain and self.
Sensory
Neuroscents: Leveraging the Predictive Brain for Fragrances that ‘Biohack’ Emotion and Cognition
The predictive brain constructs rather than observes product benefits, and imaging can reveal stages of this construction. This understanding was employed to design fragranced products that influence mood, perception and cognition, as demonstrated here.
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.
Bath/Shower
amika Enters Fragrance Space with amika:aura hair + body mist
The new hair and body fragrance will be available at Sephora, the brand's website and in professional salons.
Actives
Biobased Ingredients Usher in the Era of High-performance Clean Beauty
Bio-based solutions meet consumer demand for safe, effective and eco-friendly products and offer a path forward for conventional clean brands in a dermocosmetic-dominated era.
Literature/Data
Cracking the Code on Body Acne: What Makes It Different and How to Tackle It
While acne affects people of all ages and ethnicities, most research focuses on the face, leaving acne on the chest, back and shoulder less understood.
Natural/Sustainable
ÄIO Secures €1M to Develop Sustainable Oils for Cosmetics
ÄIO uses precision fermentation to transform industrial side streams into nutrient-rich oils.
