Clariant CorpArticles & NewsEvent Coveragein-cosmetics Asia Releases Official Shortlist for the 2023 Innovation Zone Awards20 shortlisted ingredients have been selected by an esteemed panel of judges, each with a chance of winning the Innovation Zone Best Active Ingredient and Innovation Zone Best Functional Ingredient Awards.CompaniesClariant to Acquire Lucas Meyer Cosmetics for $810M, Expand NA FootprintThe arrangement will expand Clariant’s footprint in North America, its exposure to consumer markets and its reach into the high value cosmetic ingredients space based on customer-driven innovation and natural solutions.Consumers/MarketEmollients Lead Personal Care Ingredients to $14.9 B by 2027The global personal care ingredients market will expand at a CAGR of 4% from 2021-2027, with emollients taking the lead, per MarketsandMarkets.PreservationClariant Launches Phenoxetol SG, 100% Bio-ethanol for Antimicrobial UseWith a renewable carbon index (RCI) of 25%, it carries the same chemical properties as its fossil counterpart, helping to keep the reformulation efforts to a minimum, per the company.Consumers/MarketCare for Compromised Skin: Anti-climate Change, Barrier Health, Microbiome, Pollution Protection and Clinical EfficacyWhat does the industry see as drivers in the current and future “compromised skin care” segment? We asked several experts to weigh in. Following are their responses.Skin CareClariant Brightens Skin and Mood with Joyologist Concept FormulasClariant Actives and Natural Origins has created two formulations under its "Joyologist" concept to promote inner wellness.