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Cosmetic Ingredients
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Balancing/Soothing
Cleansing
Conditioning
Colorant
Moisturizing
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Preservation
Rheology/Thickener
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Natural/Sustainable
AmphiStar Secures €12.5M to Accelerate Beauty's Sustainable Surfactants Revolution
AmphiStar’s platform leverages synthetic biology to create tailored biosurfactants for specific applications.
Actives
[video] Cannabinoids for Hair Growth, Anti-acne, Anti-inflammation and UV Protection Boost
Method/Process
Beyond Claims: Leveraging Life Cycle Assessment for Strategic Advantage
Latest
Sponsored
Remastered Fragments™: Smart, Ethical Innovation in Skincare
Fragments remastered™ fuses biotech and sustainability to deliver biomimetic protein fragments via vertical farming. These actives boost collagen, elasticity, and skin structure—clinically proven, ethical, and eco-conscious skincare innovation.
Actives
Ichimaru Pharcos Presents PeoGlow for Correcting Uneven Skin Tone Caused by AGEs and RAGE
With PeoGlow, Ichimaru Pharcos aims to offer a scientifically backed approach to the glycation cascade, correcting brown, black and gray discoloration for a clearer, more even-toned complexion.
Natural/Sustainable
Qore is Turning Iowa Corn Into Sustainable Beauty and Packaging
This alternative to fossil-derived BDO can be used in the manufacture of PVP, a water-soluble polymer used as a film former in cosmetics like mascara and eyeliner.
Moisturizing
Quat-free Cationic Emulsifier-based Lotions for Skin Moisturization
Quaternary ammonium compounds have raised eco and health concerns, driving demand for alternatives. Here the clinical efficacy of cationic emulsifier-based quat-free solutions to provide lasting moisture was compared with that of a quat-based benchmark.
Actives
Scaling Bio-based Innovation: How Startups are Commercializing Next-Gen Cosmetic Ingredients
The present article reviews several emerging bio-based ingredient innovations, including their chemistries, limitations and applications. It especially focuses on novel biosurfactants and bio-based emollients and oils.
Natural/Sustainable
Editor's Note: Responsible Beauty has Arrived
Responsible beauty has arrived. It's no longer a luxury, it's a requirement — and the industry has taken major strides in this direction. To reinforce this momentum, our latest issue highlights ideas to support responsible beauty product development.
Method/Process
Bio + Chemo Guidance Uncover New Benefits in Known Naturals:
Murraya Koenigii
Extract Case Study
Murraya koenigii
extracts derived via various techniques were compared. One developed through chem- and bio-guidance paired with a natural deep eutectic technology uncovered lesser-known efficacies, leading to a natural active to boost elastin synthesis.
Natural/Sustainable
Responsible Beauty Solutions: Biodegradable, Value Driven, Renewable, Lower Impact, Circular, Eco Efficacy
Responsible beauty is not just a niche interest but has gained mainstream momentum. Turning to industry experts,
Cosmetics & Toiletries
reached out for their views on current trends in responsible beauty, along with future directions. Following are their insights.
Anti-aging/Face
Remastered Fragments™: Smart, Ethical Innovation in Skincare
Fragments remastered™ fuses biotech and sustainability to deliver biomimetic protein fragments via vertical farming. These actives boost collagen, elasticity, and skin structure — clinically proven, ethical, and eco-conscious skincare innovation.
Actives
BioMara Unveils Revyntra — A Regeneratively Farmed Fucoidan for Sustainable Skin and Hair Care
Presented for skin and hair care, Revyntra offers hydration, antioxidant and protective benefits, uniting efficacy and sustainability in one marine active.
Companies
Astorg Backs Solabia’s Next Chapter with Strategic Investment and €600 M Financing Package
Astorg has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Solabia, a global leader in natural biotech ingredients for cosmetics and other markets, from TA Associates. The acquisition is backed by a €600 million financing package led by Goldman Sachs and Arcmont.
