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Biocogent Awarded EcoVadis Gold Rating for Sustainability

The company achieved a platinum rating in 2021 in a smaller category but has been assessed in a larger category with a more rigorous rating system.

L to R: Timothy Kenny, President Cosmetic Ingredients, Montserrat Delor, Sales Director Spain & Portugal, Karim LISI, Vice President Sales Fragrances & Oral Care, Southern Europe, Ricardo Omori, Global President Fragrance Division, all Symrise.

Symrise Debuts Scent & Care Office in Barcelona

Tara Simon will assume the role of president, North America, effective January 1, 2025.

The Estée Lauder Companies Splits North America President Role Between Digital & Brick-and-mortar

Dr. Squatch's Squatch Scrubber exfoliating grooming tool that pairs with the new Natural Body Wash. On its own, the scrubber is available for $19, or with the purchase of an 8 oz four-pack ($40) or 14 oz two-pack ($30) for $9.50.

Dr. Squatch is Upending the Men's Body Wash Category with Natural Formulations

While the brand is focused on natural materials, the reality is that more than half of men have no clue what ingredients are in their current body wash.

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'All participants had a physical count of their hair by a blinded clinician at baseline, 12 and 24 weeks, and the results were also confirmed with blinded photo-grading,' says Jay Small, a trichologist and cofounder of Arey. 'There was a statistical significance between active and placebo groups at both the 12 and 24 week mark.'

Arey's 'The System' Cuts Gray Hair Growth and Boosts Repigmentation by Combatting Canities: New Clinicals

"Vitamin and mineral deficiency, along with oxidative stress from factors like sun and chemical exposure, contribute to hair losing pigment and turning gray," says Jay Small, a trichologist and cofounder of Arey.

CEO and Founder of CLOUD, Carolyn Aronson

Founder of It’s a 10 Launches Cloud, a New Mass-Market Hair Care Brand

Luxury hair brand It’s a 10 is launching a new brand, Cloud, in January of 2025. The brand’s hair care products will be available for purchase at 3,500 retail locations across the United States.

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Orius Inaugurates Pilot Facility, Prepares to Industrialize Precision-farmed Botanicals

The launch of this pilot marks the beginning of Orius' industrialization, with plans for the construction of a larger-scale plant to produce botanical raw materials and ingredients.

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Sharon Personal Care Establishes NJ Facility Securing U.S. Cosmetic Ingredient Supply

Sharon’s most popular ingredients, which are currently shipped to North America from facilities in Italy and Israel, will be stored at the new warehouse.

The new skin microbiome model co-cultivates eight to ten typical skin microbes under conditions allowing all strains of bacteria to proliferate and interact. In the model for acne-prone skin (shown), the culture medium additionally contains artificial skin fat and scales.

Evonik Develops Novel Skin Microbiome Model for Improved Accuracy, Claims Support

Generally, ingredients are screened on individual strains of bacteria but this does not account for the interaction between microorganisms. Evonik’s model co-cultivates 8-10 skin microbes to observe interactions, better supporting microbiome claims.

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Beiersdorf, Macro Biologics Partner to Develop Derm/Health Care Antimicrobial Peptides

The joint objective is to create highly effective, safe and sustainable solutions for a variety of applications across Beiersdorf’s brand portfolio, primarily in dermatological skin care and health care.

Barbara Lavernos, deputy CEO in charge of research, innovation and technology, L’Oréal Groupe, says, “By mobilizing our respective companies’ research, innovation and manufacturing capabilities and expertise, we are building an end-to-end value chain that we believe has tremendous potential to be a game-changer in bio-based ingredients for beauty.”

L’Oréal Boosts Sustainable Biobased Beauty Goals with Abolis Biotechnologies x Evonik Partnership

"We are thrilled to receive this round of funding which will allow us to take the next step in pushing the boundaries of innovation in biotechnology," says Cyrille Pauthenier, CEO of Abolis Biotechnologies.

Among its activities, the company supports the United Nations' 'Be the Change' movement, aligning its initiatives with key sustainable development goals to drive social, environmental and economic progress.

Jojoba Desert Nabs Fair for Life Certification for 5th Consecutive Time

The certification highlights principles such as corporate social responsibility, human rights protection, fair labor conditions, environmental stewardship and ethical sourcing practices.

Stephen Lynch, Ph.D., associate vice president of skin care development, L’Oréal USA Research & Innovation

C&T Allēs Welcomes Juror Stephen Lynch, Ph.D., of L'Oreal, in the Eleventh Hour

Building excitement in the final days to submit to the 2025 C&T Allēs, we welcome Stephen Lynch, Ph.D., associate VP of skin care development for L’Oreal USA, to the jury. It's not too late to get in the game — enter now; the deadline is Friday!