[video] Weekly Top Trends: Microbiome Formula and Silicones

Jul 16th, 2020

Michele Behrens

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This week, our editors sat down to engage with you to recap significant news, trending pieces and what's to come in Cosmetics & Toiletries content in the near future. This includes trending key phrases, such as microbiome formulas, silicones and sulfur acne. Watch now for more discussion.

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“Ingredients Revealed” is a part of BASF’s “Beyond Beauty” campaign, which drives the transition of the personal care industry to greater transparency and more sustainable and ecologically conscious solutions, per the company.

BASF Introduces Digital Service, “Ingredients Revealed,” at in-cosmetics Global

“Ingredients Revealed” is a part of BASF’s “Beyond Beauty” campaign, which drives the transition of the personal care industry to greater transparency and more sustainable and ecologically conscious solutions, per the company.

The DNA & Cosmetics consortium, comprising Clarins, Croda Beauty Actives, DNA Gensee, Greentech, L'Oréal and Nuxe, is working toward a database that can connect the dots along the natural ingredient supply chain.

The DNA & Cosmetics Consortium Developing Database for Beauty Ingredient Traceability

France-based DNA Gensee features "a DNA analysis laboratory to identify the plant species present in ... raw materials, ingredients and finished products," according to the company.

JD Jojoba Oil: Redefining Skincare Excellence – Download Data

JD Jojoba Oil: Redefining Skincare Excellence – Download Data

Elevate your cosmetic formulations with scientifically proven effectiveness and sustainable integrity. Explore the transformative benefits of JD Jojoba Oil in our latest research findings.

The institute is made up of a global network of life science experts and laboratories that provide customers with support for claim-substantiated cosmetics with biological mechanisms, biomarkers and preclinical or clinical capabilities.

Evonik Establishes the Evonik Skin Institute for Active Ingredients and Cosmetic Solutions

The institute is made up of a global network of life science experts and laboratories that provide customers with support for claim-substantiated cosmetics with biological mechanisms, biomarkers and preclinical or clinical capabilities.

Muhammed Majeed, Ph.D.

In Memory of Sami-Sabinsa Group's Founder: Muhammed Majeed, Ph.D.

Muhammed Majeed, Ph.D., founder and chairman of the Sami-Sabinsa Group, has sadly passed away following complications from surgery. His daughter, Anju Majeed, Ph.D., succeeds him as the company's chairperson.

One randomized controlled clinical study noted that Melasyl, known as 2-mercaptonicotinoyl glycine (2-MNG), 'prevents UV-induced skin darkening and delayed tanning in healthy subjects.'

The Science Behind L’Oréal's Melasyl Pigmentation Technology

Melasyl is a molecule designed to address localized pigmentation issues that lead to age spots and post-acne marks.

Patrick Charest, B. SC., P.Eng., CEO of Aplantex, said, 'It is with determination that the entire Aplantex team follows its game plan with discipline to become a leading supplier of high-value molecules to the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and agri-food industries in the context of the international growth of the circular economy. We are encouraged to continue our tireless efforts by the significant support from leading private investors as well as government and institutional sources that contributed to the success of our second round of financing.'

Aplantex Secures $3.3M Round of Funding

The funding will be used to increase the production volume of the Boucherville research and production center to meet this anticipated demand.

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Seppic Unveils Redesigned Logo

The company sees the redesign as a way of redefining its brand platform, unveiling its ambitions, its vision and how the company wants to present itself.

Supergoop! CEO Lisa Sequino (left), pictured with founder Holly Thaggard.

Supergoop! Appoints Lisa Sequino CEO

Sequino most recently served as CEO of JLo Beauty following nearly two decades of experience driving growth in the beauty and personal care industry at Estee Lauder and Procter & Gamble.

Hårklinikken founder Lars Skjøth and CEO Stuart Millar.

Hårklinikken Appoints First CEO

This announcement comes as the company prepares for imminent expansion into new categories and geographical territories.

(from L): Bianca Brattoli and Adrianna Deremer, formulating chemists, Cosmetech Labs

Cosmetech Labs Celebrates 50 Years in the Industry

Founded in 1974 by David Garlen, Cosmetech Laboratories is celebrating 50 years as a full-service R&D laboratory serving the personal care, cosmetics and topical pharmaceutical industries.