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From Topical Silk to Ozone Protection: Pioneering Future Skin and Hair Health and Well-being — IFSCC 2025 Day One
The IFSCC 2025 Congress explored the evolving landscape of cosmetic science; from UV and photoprotection, fundamentals for skin health and the neuroscience of emotion, to the effects of the exposome on skin, the impact of stress on hair and more.
Actives
Does Your Product Belong Among the
C&T Allē Award
Elites? Enter the 2026 Program to Find Out
Audio
[podcast] Why UV Enhancers are a Paradigm Shift for Sunscreen Innovation
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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."
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.
Sponsored
Get an Instant Face Lift for a Refined V-Shape
Sirtalice™ offers an instant lift and V-shape facial contour in only 30 min. Its long-lasting effects provide firmer, more luminous skin. Inspired by deep sea microorganisms, it gives an on-the-go, freezing blast to awaken skin and emit its true beauty.
SPF/Sun
Safety Alert: Sunscreen 'Doping' and Foam Formats Raise Red Flags
Recent regulatory attention highlights both hidden sunscreen actives in cosmetic products, and the legal gray zone of mousse-format sunscreens — prompting calls for clearer labeling and format approval.
Sun Care
KCC Silicone and LG Household & Health Team Up on Next-gen UV Protection
The collaboration will leverage LG H&H’s expertise in UV formulations and KCC Silicone’s high-purity polymer technology.
Formulating Aids
Ultra Chemical Spotlights Valida S+ for Smoother Skin, Stable Formulations
Ultra Chemical spotlights Sappi's Valida S+, a bio-based, highly fibrillated cellulose that stabilizes without emulsifiers, improves spreadability and more.
Actives
Ultra Chemical Highlights Bicotene Natural for Enhanced Beta Carotene Delivery, Skin Protection
Bicotene Natural is said to deliver stabilized beta-carotene deep into the skin using double encapsulation, preventing collagen damage from UV exposure while supporting membrane repair, among other benefits.
Natural/Sustainable
Vantage Highlights Nature-powered Innovations for Skin, Hair and Sun
Vantage Personal Care recently launched four sustainably sourced actives — from rainforest oils to ancient botanicals — offering advanced hydration, wrinkle defense and SPF enhancement across beauty formulations.
Natural/Sustainable
Optimizing Texture and Stability with JD Jojoba Esters - Get a Data Sheet and 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
ÄIO Secures €1M to Develop Sustainable Oils for Cosmetics
ÄIO uses precision fermentation to transform industrial side streams into nutrient-rich oils.
Actives
Reef-safe Product Spotlight: Vacation Super Stick SPF 45
Reef-safe sunscreens are experiencing robust growth. Vacation's Super Stick SPF 45 provides a Hawaii Act 104-compliant example.
