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Stevia-Based Microneedles Present Sweet Solution for Hair Regrowth Treatments

A recent paper in Advanced Healthcare Materials describes a novel approach to combating pattern baldness: using the natural sweetener stevioside to create dissolvable microneedles to deliver minoxidil directly to hair follicles.

Joann Kervadec (Ph.D. student), Charlène Dupont (Engineer), Stéphen Manon (CNRS Research Director), Muriel Priault, Ph.D. (CNRS Researcher, group leader) and Yann Rufin (Engineer)

[interview] How Protein Instability Serves as a Biomarker of Aging — Cosmetic Victories Profile with IBGC/CNRS

"...The rationale is to measure the acceleration of natural protein aging in response to various endpoints of the exposome..."

Get an Instant Face Lift for a Refined V-Shape

Get an Instant Face Lift for a Refined V-Shape

Sirtalice™ offers an instant lift and V-shape facial contour in only 30 min. Its long-lasting effects provide firmer, more luminous skin. Inspired by deep sea microorganisms, it gives an on-the-go, freezing blast to awaken skin and emit its true beauty.

Ex vivo studies on hair subjected to summer-like stressors—such as sun exposure, salt water and repeated brushing—demonstrated the remarkable effects of Soline Bio.

Problem-solving Beauty Ingredients

From dandruff-causing yeast to clean beauty preservation to summer hair stressors, new ingredients resolve challenges for consumers and formulators.

Pterostilbene, a natural compound found in blueberries and grapes, could be the next superstar of anti-aging skin care.

Is Pterostilbene the New Resveratrol?

Pterostilbene, a stable and bioavailable alternative to resveratrol, is redefining anti-aging skin care. A 28-day trial revealed its ability to boost elasticity, reduce wrinkles and enhance collagen, positioning it to become the next skin care superstar.

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Makeup Setting Product Spotlight: Revolution Loose Baking Powder

The market for makeup "baking" or setting is projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.8% through 2028 (from US $2.3 billion in 2023), per Accio. Trends include talc-free formulas, among others. Revolution's Loose Baking Powder provides an example.

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Brightening Product Spotlight: Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner

By 2030, skin brighteners are expected to reach US $31.0 billion, per Future Market Insights, led by demand for multipurpose products; e.g., combining lightening with hydration. Good Molecules' Niacinamide Brightening Toner provides a strong example.

In his keynote address, Marc-André Selosse, professor of the National Museum of Natural History and the Institut Universitaire de France, challenged the conventional view of microbes, positioning the skin microbiota as a crucial protective layer.

Skin Longevity and Microbiome: Holistic Sciences — A Deep Dive into Day Two of the IFSCC 2025 Congress

Session topics ranged from the skin microbiome and well aging, to senescence and cellular longevity, providing a vision for the future of cosmetics with presentations focused on integrated, multi-targeted approaches.

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Sensory Science, Regulations, Photoprotection and Other Workshops Set IFSCC 2025 in Motion — Plus, the Opening Ceremony

The IFSCC 2025 Congress, held Sept. 15-18, 2025, in Cannes, opened with five comprehensive pre-congress workshops covering cognitive sensory science, regulatory trends, scientific publishing, photoprotection, and bio-inspired solvents.

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To Answer Your Question — Yes. Submit Now to the 2026 C&T Allēs to Get the Early Bird Rate (Ends Sept. 15) — Then Update Entries Until the Final Deadline (Oct. 15)

The discounted Early Bird rate ($350) ends on Sept. 15, 2025, for the 2026 C&T Allē Awards. Submit now at the lower rate and update entries through the Oct. 15. final deadline.

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Rising to the Occasion: What it Means to Win a C&T Allē Award — Earn Your Standing Ovation in 2026

"We are profoundly grateful to the C&T team for acknowledging our efforts, which motivates us to persist in pushing boundaries and revolutionizing the cosmetics industry."