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RetiLife™, the first sustainable alternative to synthetic retinol

RetiLife™, the first sustainable alternative to synthetic retinol

Givaudan unveils RetiLife™, a molecule for anti-ageing and a breakthrough evolution for the cosmetic industry. This new active ingredient is a pioneering 100% natural-origin retinol crafted through biotech.

The showcase will feature more than 125 posters and tabletop exhibits from companies who drive the innovation and ingredients behind some of the most successful products in the market.

SCC77 Annual Meeting to Showcase Industry Innovations in Beauty, Skin Care, Technology, AI and More

The showcase will feature more than 125 posters and tabletop exhibits from companies who drive the innovation and ingredients behind some of the most successful products in the market.

Per an Aveeno-OnePoll survey of 2,000 consumers in June 2023, 48% of Black Americans believe skin care brands have fallen short of meeting their needs.

Half of Black Americans Say Skin Care Falls Short

This opens a major opportunity for trusted brands to deliver expert-backed results targeted to underserved consumers.

A study from the University of Minho revealed that designing peptides with small molecular weights and high affinity to hair keratin could interact with and reinforce keratin properties when supported by surfactants to help increase the penetration of peptides into the cortex.

K18 Granted Patent for Hair Fiber-penetrating Peptides

San Francisco-based indie brand K18 has been awarded a patent for peptides that can penetrate the hair fiber to improve its strength and hydrophobicity, and that have more affinity to hair keratin than previously developed peptides.

Established in 2021, the scholarship awards $5,000 to two students of a specific under-represented minority of any gender identity pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a science related field with an interest in pursuing cosmetics.

The SCC Announces 2023 Madam C.J. Walker Scholarship Awardees and Finalists

Established in 2021, the scholarship awards $5,000 to two students of a specific under-represented minority of any gender identity pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a science related field with an interest in pursuing cosmetics.

There is no question that AI is creating a new lens to look through for skin care. Skin analysis is at everyone's fingertips, as is individualized skin care products.

5 AI Skin Care Technologies Pushing the Industry

There is no question that AI is creating a new lens to look through for skin care. Skin analysis is at everyone's fingertips, as is individualized skin care products.

In the July/August edition of Cosmetics & Toiletries, our Product Roundup featured 18 innovative ingredients, services and products from suppliers. See our Product Roundup page for full details, as well as innovations featured in past issues.

18 Innovations Worth a Second Look

In the July/August edition of Cosmetics & Toiletries, our Product Roundup featured 18 innovative ingredients, services and products from suppliers. See our Product Roundup page for full details, as well as innovations featured in past issues.

While K-Beauty isn’t new, it is still growing rapidly — a sign that it’s still a long way from being a mature sector. In fact, researchers expect it to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% until 2030 to reach US$18.32 billion.

in-cosmetics Korea Kicks Off, Highlights K-Beauty and 6 Ingredients to Watch

While K-Beauty isn’t new, it is still growing rapidly — a sign that it’s a long way from being a mature sector. In fact, researchers expect it to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% until 2030 to reach US $18.32 billion.

One guideline is to include quantitative information from control groups; specifically, companies should fully describe the comparator used.

FDA Finalizes Guidance on DTC Drug, Biologicals Promotional Labeling

While cosmetics are not drugs, the industry could take inspiration from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) guidance from the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion on labeling direct-to-consumer (DTC) drugs and biological products.

Blocked indole-5,6-quinones (IQs) are said to be precise and tailorable molecules that can offer a bottom-up understanding of properties in eumelanin and have the potential to advance the design of melanin-inspired materials.

Melanin Insights Could Drive Ultra-protective Sunscreens

McGill's Department of Chemistry, in collaboration with Ohio State University and the University of Girona, has identified an approach to stabilize indole-5,6-quinone (IQ), an implicated biosynthetic intermediate and subunit of eumelanin.

As of the summer of 2023, short ingredient lists are popular with consumers. They allow for the consumer to quickly learn what is in a product and feel educated on it, whether that is true or not.

[poll results] Do You Think O/W Emulsions are Easiest to Formulate?

As of the summer of 2023, short ingredient lists are popular with consumers. They allow for the consumer to quickly learn what is in a product and feel educated on it, whether that is true or not.