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Seppic Highlights Sepifriend Ingredient Line for Pet Care

Sepifriend offers 11 ingredients tailored to the unique requirements of pet care formulators, ranging from foaming and solubilizing agents to an active supplement that supports skin and coat health in dogs.

Tree Hut x Peanuts: Nostalgic Body Care Line

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Rethinking Body Odor Control: Enzyme Targeting, Biotics and Microenvironment Conditions

Redefining Hair Repair Through Molecular Science

Redefining Hair Repair Through Molecular Science

Breakthrough data reveal the exceptional potency of KeraBio™ K31, a biomimetic bond-building peptide that repairs and recharges hair from within, setting a new benchmark in molecular hair repair science.

Ex vivo studies on hair subjected to summer-like stressors—such as sun exposure, salt water and repeated brushing—demonstrated the remarkable effects of Soline Bio.

Problem-solving Beauty Ingredients

From dandruff-causing yeast to clean beauty preservation to summer hair stressors, new ingredients resolve challenges for consumers and formulators.

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Formulating Forum: Antioxidant Strategies for Balancing Acne-prone Skin

Vitamins C, E and niacinamide combat oxidative stress and inflammation in acne, improving scars, redness and sebum control. Other skin repair compounds from plants also continue to emerge. Formulating strategies for these materials are described here.

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Climate Change, Hygiene & Skin Barrier: Proven Approaches for Formulators

DS-Ceramide Y3S^™ enhances skin health and barrier function no matter the climate challenges, while DS-HydroCeramide50™ and DS-HydroCeramide50S™ deliver easy-to-use, high concentrations of ceramide NP, the most abundant ceramide in the skin.

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Brightening Product Spotlight: Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner

By 2030, skin brighteners are expected to reach US $31.0 billion, per Future Market Insights, led by demand for multipurpose products; e.g., combining lightening with hydration. Good Molecules' Niacinamide Brightening Toner provides a strong example.

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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.

Sean L. Gahan, global technical service manager at Primient Covation, says, 'Our certifications give formulators confidence in using Zemea propanediol in hair care and female hygiene products without compromising microbiome integrity.'

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.

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Read the Label: L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil Refill

Our Read the Label, written by Marc de Mul, Ph.D., of Measured Innovation, reviews new and trending cosmetic products, emphasizing their ingredient choices, sustainability and label claims. Featured here is L’Occitane's Almond Shower Oil Refill.

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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."

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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.

'Gourmand is booming right now—fragrances and flavors with edible, dessert-like notes like vanilla, caramel, chocolate, coffee, and coconut are skyrocketing in popularity,' says Jessie Reder, SVP of product development, MAËLYS. 'Consumers are craving scents that feel indulgent, playful and nostalgic.'

MAËLYS and Whipnotic's Get-Whipped Collaboration Takes Gourmand Body Care to the Next Level

MAËLYS’ Get-Taut Body Firming Mousse gained rapid popularity for its whipped texture and visible firming results, selling out in its first week.