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Event Coverage
Top 11 Hotspots for Future Beauty Innovation from the 2025 SCC Annual Scientific Meeting
The SCC's 79th Annual Scientific Meeting painted a vibrant picture of future hotspots for beauty innovation, inspiring some 800+ registered attendees in areas of epigenetics, hair bonding, claims substantiation and more. Following are our top 11 picks.
Event Coverage
2026
C&T Allē Awards
Date is Set: Join Us May 18 for a Red Carpet Reception in NYC
Companies
ÄIO Achieves Milestone: Producing First Tonne of Sustainable Yeast-based Oil
Latest
Anti-aging/Face
DSM-Firmenich Unveils Exovive Lift Plant Exosome Breakthrough for Skin Rejuvenation
The innovation leverages natural cellular communication to deliver clinically validated results in skin rejuvenation and a new approach to anti-aging solutions.
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.
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.
Companies
Givaudan Unveils White Biotechnology Innovation Center in Toulouse
The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, including a dedicated fermentation lab and biocatalysis development area.
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.
Anti-aging/Face
Ultra Chemical Presents Bicosome's Bicoalgae Blue for Senescent Skin Care
The ingredient uses a specialized nanostructure delivery system to transport bioactives into the deeper epidermal and dermal layers of the skin.
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.
