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Literature/Data
Research Uncovers Sunlight's Role in Skin Cancer Development, New Potential Protein Target
UV disrupts a protective protein, YTHDF2, which plays a pivotal role in controlling inflammation and preventing tumor formation.
Literature/Data
C&T
's Greatest Hits of 2025: What Content You Loved and Why
Consumers/Market
How K-Beauty Conquered 2025 Through TikTok Shop and Product Innovation
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Consumers/Market
9 Trends in Cosmetic Innovation in 2025 You Can’t Afford to Ignore
The year 2025 transformed cosmetics with groundbreaking innovations in AI, biotech and sustainability. From personalized skin care to inclusive beauty and neurocosmetics, here we recap the trends and technologies leading the way forward for our industry.
Sponsored
Reimagining Biodegradable Color Cosmetics: Eastman Esmeri™ CC1N10
As regulatory pressure on personal care products intensifies and consumer demand for sustainable beauty options grows, brands must deliver exceptional performance alongside verifiable sustainability attributes — such as ingredient biodegradability.
Actives
DRMTLGY Launches at Ulta Beauty
DRMTLGY's launch will include an assortment of 13 of its most-loved formulas.
Sensory
Herbivore Announces Botanical Body Care Line Infused with Skin-Level Ingredients
Drawing from its plant-powered heritage, the collection reinterprets its formulas by offering a full-body experience built on signature actives like bakuchiol, tremella mushroom, blue tansy, turmeric and adaptogens.
Event Coverage
Bonding, Biomimetics and Biotech: Day 1 Highlights from SCC79
The SCC Annual Meeting (SCC79) kicked off with the Frontiers of Science keynote from bestselling author Sam Kean, followed by sessions on AI and other advances for hair and scalp health, biotech-driven skin care, the president's award luncheon and more.
Skin Care
Promoting Skin and Hair Health: AI Enabled, Eco Focus, Longevity, Clinical Grade, Biotech and More
Science and technology are paving the way for a future where skin and hair care are seamlessly integrated with wellness. How are today’s market trends and drivers moving us in this direction? Here, several industry experts weighed in.
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.
Sensory
Dove Brings Back Limited-Edition Crumbl Collection with New Format and Scent
According to the company’s press release, last year’s launch sparked over 5,000 organic UGC videos and generated over 101 million social views.
Skin Care
Brighten Skin and Mood: Neurocosmetics for the Winter Season
When daylight fades, our mood and skin both tend to lose radiance. Neurocosmetics, active ingredients that connect the skin and brain, offer an innovative solution as they enable the creation of skin care to enhance appearance while uplifting well-being.
Literature/Data
Maternal Stress Linked to Early-life Eczema
In a mouse model, elevated levels of corticosterone, a stress hormone, in the amniotic fluid, altered the programming of fetal mast cells and sensory neurons.
Literature/Data
Red Hair Genetics Unlock New Hope for Chronic Wound Healing
Chronic wounds often resist healing due to persistent inflammation. Groundbreaking research reveals the role of the MC1R gene — known for its link to red hair and fair skin — in regulating inflammation and promoting tissue repair.
