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Cosmetic Ingredients
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Balancing/Soothing
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Colorant
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Rheology/Thickener
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Natural/Sustainable
Natural/Sustainable
Cosphatec Unveils Cosphaderm HAP Nature-identical Antimicrobial for Modern Cosmetics
Beyond its function as a preservative, Cosphaderm HAP provides antioxidant properties and features a neutral sensory profile.
Natural/Sustainable
P2 Science Debuts Citrolatum P Sustainable Petrolatum Alternative
Companies
Givaudan Unveils White Biotechnology Innovation Center in Toulouse
Latest
Natural/Sustainable
As Glitter Bans for Cosmetics Arrive, Sustainable Films Make Biodegradable Glitter a Reality
Glitter is controversial. A new band on glitter in cosmetic applications is coming. Futamura's sustainable films for biodegradable glitter provide a solution.
Preservation
Europelab Unveils BioLichen Natural Preservative with Proven Healing and Antioxidant Properties
The patented, Cosmos Organic certified preservative for beauty and personal care demonstrates potent antioxidant, cytoprotective, wound-healing and antimicrobial effects, according to the company.
Method/Process
3 Anti-aging Discoveries: InnCoCells' Screening Collab Uncovers Sustainable Plant Extracts with Proven Benefits
The EU-funded InnCoCells project, a €7.9 million initiative spanning 4.5 years and 17 partners across 11 countries, represents the most comprehensive exploration of plant-derived cosmetic ingredients to date, according to project leaders.
Sponsored
Driving Customers’ Success Through Sustainability, Local Innovation and Advanced Preservation Technologies
Personal care antimicrobials are experiencing a pivotal transformation. Companies must deliver antimicrobial efficacy—and ensure their products are sustainable, multifunctional, and safe. Ashland is responding to this shift. Keep reading to learn how.
Natural/Sustainable
Sonneborn Expands SonneNatural Line with Fluidity 40P Cyclic Replacements and Synergy Customizable Hybrids
"Our latest technologies align with global regulatory requirements and sustainability goals, enabling us to provide purer, more eco-conscious solutions..."
Sensory
P2 Science Launches CitroComplex Nourish for Greener, More Sensorial Skin and Hair Care
In addition to American-grown botanical oils, the ingredient incorporates the company's Citropol DE-4, a high-viscosity polymeric emollient derived from renewable forestry byproducts.
Literature/Data
Centella asiatica
Extracellular Vesicles + Recombinant Growth Factors Shown to Boost Scalp Health, Hair Growth
The formulation combining the two significantly improved hair density, thickness and length while reducing hair loss and sebum production.
Colorant
Primient Covation Debuts Gentler, Sustainable Zemea Propanediol-powered Hair Color Formulations
Zemea propanediol offers a solution for creating hair color products that combine performance with a more sustainable and gentle approach, meeting today's consumer demands.
Actives
[podcast] Strengthening Sensitive Skin's Resilience with an Indigenous Self-healing Botanical
This free podcast, sponsored by BASF, dives into the growing market for sensitive skin solutions, exploring the factors driving its prevalence and introducing the company's new launch, Ameriflor Calm, to strengthen sensitive skin. Register to listen.
Actives
LipoTrue Leverages Plant Biofactories, TCM in Keraduo and OQilora Hair Repair and Eye Contour Launches
These innovations highlight LipoTrue's dedication to blending science, nature and performance in cosmetic advancements.
Color Cosmetics
Reimagining Biodegradable Color Cosmetics: Eastman Esmeri™ CC1N10
Eastman Esmeri™ CC1N10 complies with the robust European Commission’s regulation on synthetic polymer microparticles while delivering the high-performance optical and sensory benefits desired by formulators and consumers.
