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Preservation, Reimagined: Hybrid Antimicrobial Strategies for Safer, More Natural, Skin‑Protective Personal Care Products

Preservation, Reimagined: Hybrid Antimicrobial Strategies for Safer, More Natural, Skin‑Protective Personal Care Products

Nature-aligned boosters transform preservation from necessity into value-adding benefit.

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Beauty Under Fire: Why 2026 Will Be a Pivotal Year for Consumer Safety and Environmental Accountability

Recalls highlight the global push for transparency and safety in the beauty industry, as regulators and brands work to protect consumers from harmful ingredients and misleading claims. Keep reading for the latest regulatory updates.

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Excitement Builds for the 2026 C&T Allē Awards: Judges Weigh In, Tickets Coming Soon

Mark your calendars for May 18, 2026, as the C&T Allē Awards return to NYC to honor the trailblazers of beauty innovation. Judges are already buzzing about this year’s standout entries — read on for a sneak preview. Finalists will be revealed in February!

The award-winning device is the first of its kind, offering an all-in-one solution that combines scar treatment with cosmetic coverage.

Kolmar Korea's AI Scar Beauty Device Wins CES 2026 'Best of Innovation' Award

The device was praised for its user-friendly design, allowing real-time monitoring and control through a smartphone, making advanced treatment accessible to consumers.

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FDA in Action: PFAS Data Gaps, MoCRA Recall Guidance, Warning Letters/Recalls and New Hair Growth Pill Reaches Phase III Trials

The U.S. FDA has been busy in recent months, reviewing PFAS in cosmetics, proposing MoCRA-conferred recall guidance, enforcing compliance through warning letters and recalls, and advancing trials for a new hair loss treatment. Following is an overview.

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How K-Beauty Conquered 2025 Through TikTok Shop and Product Innovation

K-Beauty has captured consumers' attention — and capital. While TikTok has accelerated brand discovery, product innovation has fostered consumer engagement. Here, TikTok's Ajay Salpekar helps us dig into what makes these products so successful.

Brands are investing in research to understand the unique needs of diverse skin tones and types; from hyperpigmentation in deeper skin tones, to eczema in sensitive skin and even the needs of Gen Alpha consumers.

9 Trends in Cosmetic Innovation in 2025 You Can’t Afford to Ignore

The year 2025 transformed cosmetics with groundbreaking innovations in AI, biotech and sustainability. From personalized skin care to inclusive beauty and neurocosmetics, here we recap the trends and technologies leading the way forward for our industry.

The Henry Maso keynote lecture by Jane Yoo, M.D., explored how AI is shifting dermatologic skin care solutions; such as LG H&H's hyper rejuvenating eye patch. The device is designed to enhance cosmetic efficacy and stimulate cellular activation using AI-driven personalized skin data. The technology will be honored as a 2026 CES Innovation Award winner.

Secretome Science, Photoprotection, Epigenetics and More: Day 2 of the SCC79 Annual Meeting

Following an opening awards breakfast and keynote on AI-driven dermatologic solutions, Day 2 sessions focused on claims substantiation, photoprotection, skin wellness and biotechnology, offering attendees a look at the future of the industry.

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Bonding, Biomimetics and Biotech: Day 1 Highlights from SCC79

The SCC Annual Meeting (SCC79) kicked off with the Frontiers of Science keynote from bestselling author Sam Kean, followed by sessions on AI and other advances for hair and scalp health, biotech-driven skin care, the president's award luncheon and more.

This reception marks a pivotal moment for the C&T Allē Awards as it gathers the brightest minds in person to recognize breakthrough technologies and formulations.

[updated] 2026 C&T Allē Awards Date is Set: Join Us May 18 for a Red Carpet Reception in NYC

Mark your calendar: May 18, 2026, the C&T Allē Award winners will be announced at an exclusive red-carpet style reception in New York City.

Boots recently issued a recall for Markwins Beauty Brands' Wet n Wild Proline Felt Tip Eyeliner for not meeting cosmetic standards.

Regulatory Round-Up: Toxic Dyes in Taiwan; ECHA Microplastics Reporting; Boots/Wet n Wild, Neutrogena Recalls; FDA Talc Testing; PFAS Mapping; and More

This roundup offers an overview of recent cosmetic product recalls, along with regulatory updates, safety evaluations and new compliance requirements.