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The IFSCC Congress 2023, held in Barcelona, kicked off with an opening ceremony led by Camilla Casa (IFSCC vice president), who welcomed some 1,100 attendees and thanked event organizers

IFSCC Opens, Rediscovers Skin Beauty and Integrates Sensory Performance

The IFSCC Congress 2023, held in Barcelona, kicked off on Monday, Sept. 4, with an opening ceremony led by Carmina Casas (IFSCC vice president), who welcomed some 1,100 attendees and thanked event organizers.

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.

V/WA™, discover Alteromonas lipotrueae

V/WA™, discover Alteromonas lipotrueae

Discover V/WA™ a fully vertically integrated active ingredient from a new identified Alteromonas strain: Alteromonas lipotrueae.

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.