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Balancing/Soothing
Cleansing
Conditioning
Colorant
Moisturizing
Natural/Sustainable
Preservation
Rheology/Thickener
Sensory
Cosmetic Ingredients
Actives
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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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.
Actives
BASF's Ameriflor Calm Boosts Sensitive Skin's Resilience with Traditional Self-healing Botanical
Ameriflor Calm is a new botanical active from BASF that helps sensitive skin become more resilient by reducing redness, minimizing water loss and defending against environmental stressors.
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.
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.
Natural/Sustainable
TRiiSO LLC Expands into Personal Care
TRiiSO LLC has announced the launch of TRiiSO Beauty, its new division dedicated to the personal care industry.
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.
