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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."

from L: Laura Riffner, CFO, and Kevin Cureton, president and CEO, Solésence

Solésence to Drive Skin, Sun and Color Innovation Through Cureton, Riffner and Jankowski Leadership Transition

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Freemen Nutra Group x RAWGA Inc. Launch VC-H1 Clinically Validated Hibiscus Collagen in North America

'DHK instantly calms skin and supports the skin barrier, and continually improves skin’s resilience to external aggressors,' says Deinde CEO Joshua Britton.

From Sunburn to Skin Peels: How Deinde's DHK-Powered Recovery Gel is Changing the Game

The biotech DHK is an antioxidant occurs naturally in prickly pear cactus, "which thrives in extremely harsh environments," per the company.

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Optimizing Texture and Stability with JD Jojoba Esters - Get a Free Sample

Refine skin feel, structure and hydration with JD Jojoba Esters. Access the technical sheet and request a free sample to explore the full formulation potential.

'Gourmand is booming right now—fragrances and flavors with edible, dessert-like notes like vanilla, caramel, chocolate, coffee, and coconut are skyrocketing in popularity,' says Jessie Reder, SVP of product development, MAËLYS. 'Consumers are craving scents that feel indulgent, playful and nostalgic.'

MAËLYS and Whipnotic's Get-Whipped Collaboration Takes Gourmand Body Care to the Next Level

MAËLYS’ Get-Taut Body Firming Mousse gained rapid popularity for its whipped texture and visible firming results, selling out in its first week.

Development of a palm oil-free formulation at the Mibelle Group Lab.

Turning CO₂ into Beauty: The Palm Oil Alternative Designed to Save Rainforests

The project taps LanzaTech biotech processes to convert captured CO₂ into alcohol, similar to beer brewing.

This strategic separation allows each company to concentrate exclusively on its core business areas—animal nutrition for one and performance chemicals and care ingredients for the other.

Berg+Schmidt Splits into Two Independent Companies

This strategic separation allows each company to concentrate exclusively on its core business areas—animal nutrition for one and performance chemicals and care ingredients for the other.

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Black Label Ingredients Extends Partnership with Active Concepts to the Midwest

Formulators and brands throughout the Midwest will gain enhanced access to Active Concepts' advanced research and development capabilities, supported by Black Label Ingredients' customer-focused distribution network.

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Safic-Alcan Strengthens Asian Presence with Acquisition of Ingredients Plus

The specialty chemicals distributor has expanded operations in Malaysia and Singapore through the targeted acquisition, reinforcing commitment to Southeast Asian market growth.

According to the Personal Care Products Council, 'Between 1990 and 2022, the [U.S.] personal care products industry generated a trade surplus every year, reaching $2.6 billion in 2022...'

Beauty’s Global Manufacturing Shake-Up: How Tariffs, AI and Consumer Shifts Are Reshaping the Industry

"Increasingly, consumers are weighing needs versus wants when making purchasing decisions and working through what they already have at home..."

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AI Beauty Tech Booms: L'Oréal, Haut.AI and Paula's Choice Taiwan Roll Out New Consumer Experiences

Virtual assistants, AI-powered skin analyzers, generative AI simulations and more are reshaping how consumers engage with products and understand their own beauty needs, as shown by launches from L’Oréal Paris, Haut.AI and Paula’s Choice Taiwan × Revieve.

Steven Ackerman, CEO, Covation Biomaterials

Covation Biomaterials Appoints Steven Ackerman Chief Executive Officer

Ackerman brings 15 years of specialized experience in sustainable materials, with a track record in advancing high-performance bio-based products for global markets.

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Note to Readers: C&T Offices Closed Sept. 1, 2025

Please note that the Cosmetics & Toiletries and Allured Business Media offices will be closed on Sept. 1, 2025, for the U.S. Labor Day holiday. Newsletters will resume on Sept. 2.