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Spectra Color’s Water Dispersable Iron Oxides

Apr 2nd, 2025

Spectra Colors Corp

Spectra Colors

Water dispersible iron oxides are coated pigments that address the settling and uniform dispersion issues in water based cosmetic applications.

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Exploring the impact of climate on formulations

Exploring the impact of climate on formulations

Ever wondered why skincare can feel different in one place compared to another? It's all about the weather, specifically temperature and humidity. Here, Gattefossé explores the climate variation and sensory perception of cosmetic emulsions.

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3 Areas of Concern — But Also Strides in Safety: ChemForward Presents 2025 Beauty Ingredient Report Powered by Sephora, Ulta and Other Member Data

The report — powered by data from Sephora, Ulta, The Honest Company, Credo Beauty, Counter, Inolex and Dow — analyzed more than 48,000 products and 1.25 million ingredients, marking a fivefold increase in data since 2023.

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9 Industry Icons and Influencers from Olaplex, UCLA, Codex Labs and More Join 2026 C&T Allē Awards Judging Panel

These industry leaders, with expertise spanning product innovation, cosmetic science, supply chain, skin health, sustainability, etc., will lend their expertise to the 2026 C&T Allē Awards to honor excellence and ingenuity in cosmetics R&D innovation.

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6 Halal Ingredient Highlights at In-cosmetics Asia 2025 — Plus How Halal and Ethical Excellence are Taking Center Stage

In-cosmetics Asia 2025 will showcase halal-certified and other ethical beauty innovations among the industry's surging demand for clean, conscious and inclusive beauty solutions. Following are six ingredient highlights; plus market insights.

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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..."

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Strengthen Your Skin, Lift Your Mood with Epionine Bio

Epionine® Bio is a liposoluble active ingredient acting on the skin-mind connection with clinically proven dual action: soothing skin while reducing stress and its impact, improving well-being, and meeting growing demand for holistic beauty solutions.

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.