January 2023

Welcome to the New Year – a time for thoughtful reflection and reinvention. Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year, Vivid Magenta, is meant to convey this state by "... invoking the forces of nature to build our inner strength." This issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries similarly underscores how our industry has taken inspiration from nature, reinventing it as sustainable, while also seeking to build skin's inner strength. We hope it kindles your imagination to reenvision the future of beauty.

Cosmetics & Toiletries January 2023
January 2023
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In the recent years, the upcycling trend has taken hold within the personal care industry. This article describes key steps for the successful selection, sourcing, development and production of products containing upcycled ingredients.
Upcycled Cosmetics: A Nordic Cloudberry Case Study
Jan 4th, 2023
Responsible beauty has been used to describe not a product benefit, but a way to do business. This approach has deep roots in the cosmetics industry – five historical examples of which are shared here.
Keeping Cosmetics in Check: Deep Roots in Responsible Beauty
Dec 27th, 2022
This new column explores relevant products and technologies from a formulation standpoint, breaking down what’s in the mix.
Probiotics, Ceramides, Herbs, Food Ingredients and More to Restore Skin
Dec 27th, 2022
Polycitronellols are a new class of polyether polymers aligned with the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and derived from natural terpene monomers. This review covers the brief history and chemistry and introduces how to use them.
Polycitronellols Reinvent Green, Sensorial Chemistry and Cosmetics
Dec 27th, 2022
Research is confirming the benefits of holy basil (tulsi) for health as well as beauty. This article reviews the properties of tulsi for anti-stress cosmetics, among other skin and hair applications. Eco-friendly and sustainable aspects also are addressed
Holy Basil (Tulsi) for Eco-friendly Anti-stress Cosmetics
Dec 27th, 2022
This edition of Expert Opinions features sustainability and discussions of bio-based performance, renewability, consumer expectations and more.
Advances in Sustainability: Consumer Expectations, Bio-based Performance, Transparency, Renewability, Biodegradability and Carbon Footprint
Dec 27th, 2022
This issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries underscores how our industry has embraced and reinvented sustainability. It also seeks to build the inner strength of skin. We hope these highlights inspire you to reenvision future beauty.
Editor's Note: Reenvisioning Beauty
Dec 27th, 2022
The ingredient’s rich history, properties and effects are reviewed within the context of modern skin care concerns and the multifaceted benefits of turmeric, or Curcuma longa, are explained.
Curcuma Longa: An All-purpose, Age-old Skin Renewal Ingredient
Dec 27th, 2022
This article briefly reviews the positive and negative impacts of skin care and skin conditions, respectively, on wellness. It also considers methods to measure these connections and the effects of the pandemic.
Building Evidence to Link Personal Care, Self-care and Wellness
Dec 27th, 2022
In this industry insight, Mamina Turegano, Ph.D. (MT), board-certified dermatologist and CeraVe brand partner, discusses trends, active ingredients and restorative skin care.
Trending in Skin: Restoration and Repair
Dec 27th, 2022
Studies have demonstrated that wild teasel could be a natural source of bioactive compounds, particularly phenolics and iridoids, and have confirmed its high potential for the cosmetic industry. For example, teasel features strong antioxidant activity, especially in leaf extracts
DNA Metabarcoding Tracks Traceability of Naturals: Wild Teasel Case Study
Oct 27th, 2022