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Croda Debuts DS-Ceramide Y3S for Climate-adaptive Skin Care
The fermentation-derived Ceramide NP was developed to support the skin barrier against region-specific environmental stressors; aka
geo skin care
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Actives
The Lowdown on Australia's Sunscreen Crisis — And How The U.S. Avoided a Similar One
Literature/Data
Spiders, Bees, Snakes and More: Research Highlights Untapped Potential of Animal Venoms in Cosmetics
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Q&A with Uroš Gotar, Chief Innovation Officer at TOSLA Nutricosmetics
"We’ve invested in a series of placebo-controlled, peer-reviewed clinical trials over the past three years, testing combinations of hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, MSM, ... involving nearly 300 participants..."
Hair Care
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.
Balancing/Soothing
Skin Care as Health Care: Dermalogica Expands Access to Skin Health with New HSA/FSA Payment Option
Come see how Dermalogica is making skin care more accessible to shoppers of all incomes using Flex payment options.
Bath/Shower
Tree Hut x Peanuts: Nostalgic Body Care Line
Tree Hut's body care products get a whimsical makeover featuring fan-favorite characters Snoopy and Woodstock.
AP/Deodorant
How Propanediol Caprate Revolutionizes Lasting Nature-derived, Microbiome-balanced Odor Control
Propanediol caprate combines naturality and performance by targeting odor-causing bacteria while respecting skin microbiome balance. In vitro, ex vivo and in vivo data show odor protection for up to 96 hr and confirm its microbiome-friendly nature.
Skin Care
Next in Skin: Self-care, Agency and the Skin-brain Conversation – Opportunities for Cosmetics Grounded in Science
Skin care bridges self-care and science, offering autonomy through rituals like photoprotection and moisturization. This article reviews examples from the literature and emphasizes the opportunity for beauty, so long as it is grounded in solid evidence.
Actives
Redefining Skin Barrier Support with Bioactive Silk Peptides
A silk peptide upcycled via biotech was developed to support the skin barrier by enhancing claudin-1 in tight junctions. Clinical studies demonstrate benefits for skin hydration, signs of aging, eczema and more from both leave-on and rinse-off formulas.
Sensory
Optimizing Bigels for Sensoriality and Efficacy: DoE Insights on Aqueous and Oil Phase Components
DoE methods examined component interactions in bigels to optimize sensoriality, performance and stability. Tests using HEC and tucuma oil revealed effects on mechanics, rheology and stability, underscoring the need to balance internal/external phases.
AP/Deodorant
Rethinking Body Odor Control: Enzyme Targeting, Biotics and Microenvironment Conditions
The AP/Deo market is evolving, shifting toward skin homeostasis solutions. This article proposes emerging approaches to manage body odor, including enzyme inhibition, pH and temperature modulation, and biotics for microbiome-friendly control.
Color Cosmetics
Hybridized Product Spotlight: Buttermelt Pressed Powder Blush by NYX
In February 2025, Business of Fashion declared "the hottest trend in makeup is skin care," noting that this fusion can be a way for skin-first companies to break into a new category. This week, NYX Buttermelt Pressed Powder Blush provides an example.
Sun Care
[special report] What the Testing Lab Got Wrong: Brian Ecclefield on the Australian Sunscreen Labeling Crisis
Many of Australia's recalled sunscreens were validated by the same testing lab, Princeton Consumer Research (PCR). Here, Brian Ecclefield helps us dig into the testing report, highlighting discrepancies and what the lab appears to have gotten wrong.
!['Snoopy and Woodstock are cherished [characters] across generations and pairing them with our most-loved body care essentials creates a collection that feels classic with a modern twist. This launch is about celebrating our community with something unforgettable while starting an exciting new era for the brand,' said Luis Garcia, Chief Marketing Officer.](https://img.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2025/10/tree-hut-peanuts-fullcollection-fall26-1x1-1253.lGcuurUszp.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=191&q=70&w=340)
