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The ingredient pairs a highly versatile copolymer with a soft and lightweight ester, creating a synergistic blend superior to one component alone.

Inolex Highlights LexFeel N350 MB Dimethicone Alternative for Hair Benefits

The sustainable emollient is said to impart the sensory feel and spreading profile of dimethicone, additionally providing color protection in hair care and conditioning comparable to dimethicone 350 cSt.

Old Spice and Arby’s Team up to Conquer the 'Meat Sweats'

Beauty Accelerate will make 'Beauty Better' with expertise from an all-star cast of thought leaders from Estée Lauder, Olaplex, Frederic Fekkai, BeautyStat, GOOP, Flamingo (Harry's) and more. Registration is now open.

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Mitochondrial Revitalization for Skin Rejuvenation by B’utyQuin

Mitochondrial Revitalization for Skin Rejuvenation by B’utyQuin

B’utyQuin™, a cold-pressed black seed oil offers topical anti-aging cosmetic aid for human skin as shown by clinical research. Access the full research report today.

Tatiana Kalman has been working for BASF for more than 20 years.

BASF Names Tatiana Kalman Head of Personal Care Europe Business Unit

Prior to her current role, Tatiana Kalman was senior vice president of BASF’s performance chemicals business for North and South America.

Derived from natural 100% renewable feedstocks, the biopolymer is readily biodegradable and does not contain preservatives.

BASF Sources Non-GMO Rice for Sensorial Verdessence RiceTouch

The Verdessence RiceTouch biopolymer is a plant-based sensory powder with small particle size designed to provide a light, smooth skin feel especially for matte cosmetics.

The issued US Patent US11291204B2 is titled “Preservatives for cosmetic, toiletry and pharmaceutical compositions” and covers preservation compositions having a C6, C8, C10 or C12 alkylhydroxamic acid including CHA in combination with a variety of medium-chain terminal diols.

Inolex Expands Alkylhydroxamic Acid Tech Patent Portfolio for Cosmetic Preservation

The patent covers preservation compositions having a C6, C8, C10 or C12 alkylhydroxamic acid including CHA combined with medium-chain terminal diols.

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Editor’s Note: Devoted to Sustainability

There’s no doubt about it, sustainability is here for good—it’s both here to stay and it pushes us to think about the bigger picture. Our latest issue is devoted to sustainability: from upcycled and zero waste, to low carbon footprint, naturals and more.

Entries should demonstrate innovation in cosmetic products and/or technology or a novel facet of design or production engineering.

IFSCC Congress to Feature Innovation in Action Challenge

This informal, interactive, hands-on session allows delegates visiting the area to experience the sensorial and visual aspects of innovations.

The ingredient reportedly provides formulators an easy-to-use, sulfate-free, drop-in solution for opacifying eco-conscious hair and body care applications.

Clariant Reveals Plastic-free, Sensorial Plantasens OP 95 Opacifier

Plantasens OP 95 is a microplastic-free ingredient that delivers powerful opacifying performance at low concentrations and imparts a creamy white appearance.

The camp was founded in 2011 by Fancessa Tenconi, for children who suffer from serious and often, fatal skin diseases.

Galderma Celebrates 10 Years with Children’s Skin Disease Foundation & Camp Wonder

Since beginning the partnership in 2012, Galderma has donated more than $1.5 million and products that are designed for sensitive skin types

Jörn Andreas, president cosmetic ingredients at Symrise, said, 'The partnership with evoxx technologies represents a significant step towards further developing our biotech platform. It helps accomplish our strategic goal to continuously expand our portfolio of sustainable cosmetic ingredients.'

Symrise x Evoxx Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership

The partners intend to develop biotechnological processes for ingredients used in beauty applications.

Alaffia Names Lanaia Edwards Chief Marketing Officer

Edwards was previously vice president of marketing at Alaffia and held senior-level marketing positions at Unilever and Sundial Brands’ SheaMoisture, Nubian Heritage and Madam C.J. Walker.

Beauty Cares DreamBall 2022 Date Announced

Look Good Feel Better's Beauty Cares DreamBall is back this fall to support cancer survivors.