October 2025

Evidence-driven innovation for skin and hair health is the focus of this issue. Topics include: measuring carotenoids in skin, probing hair frizz and repair dynamics, the rise of PDRN in beauty, skin radiance factors, antioxidants for acne and more.

Cosmetics & Toiletries October 2025

October 2025

Faculty Spotlight: K.P. Ananth

Uroš Gotar, Chief Innovation Officer at TOSLA Nutricosmetics

Q&A with Uroš Gotar, Chief Innovation Officer at TOSLA Nutricosmetics

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Formulating Forum: Antioxidant Strategies for Balancing Acne-prone Skin

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Testing Tactics: Decoding Repair and Conditioning Claims to Deliver Real Results in Hair

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Carotenoids as Nutricosmetics to Slow Aging – and Raman Spectroscopy to Validate Wellness Effects

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U.S. Regulatory Update: How to Anticipate Cosmetic Ingredient Bans in the EU — and Plan a Reformulation Strategy

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Expert Opinions on Skin Radiance and Luminosity: Even Tone, Pro-longevity, Retinol Alternatives, Cell Renewal and More

Today’s beauty consumers demand proof, making evidence and measurable results just as important as innovation itself.

Editor's Note: Evidence Drives the Next Era of Beauty

Numerous studies have demonstrated the benefits of PDRN for skin care, making it a major draw for dermatological and topical skin care innovators.

PDRN Explained: The Skin (and Hair) Care Ingredient Turning Heads in Beauty

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Frizz Factors Revealed: A Novel Approach Linking Humidity, Moisture and Hair Porosity