Adapting to Change: Blue Light, Microbiome, CBD, Fair Trade, Vegan and More

Jul 23rd, 2019

Rachel Grabenhofer

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The industry has changed and so have we. The ever-popular Global Cosmetic Industry Directory and Cosmetics & Toiletries Cosmetic Bench Reference have added new product claims, ingredient functions, packaging types and more to tag to your offerings.

These categories are used to organize our directories and formularies. By updating, you ensure your company appears for FREE in the right place at the right time when would-be customers are actively seeking solutions.

Your data is presented across our various print and digital formats:

December directory issue of Global Cosmetic Industry
Monthly Cosmetics & Toiletries formularies
Quarterly Cosmetics & Toiletries E-books
Continuously in the online databases and
Others

Update today, it's free! New additions include:

New Ingredient Claims

Microbiome Care
Blue Light Protection
Mood Influencer/Neurocosmetic
CBD Isolate
CBD Broad-spectrum
Fair Trade
COSMOS/Ecocert Compliant
Food Grade
Vegan
Anti-pollution

New Packaging Types

Biodegradable
Refillable
PCR
Recyclable
Monomaterial
Child-resistant

New Ingredient Functions

Infrared Filter
Blue/Visible Light Filter

New Private Label Services

Turnkey
Masks

New Contract Manufacturing Services

Ingestible/Nutricosmetic
Masks

These additions expand our existing library of 130+ functions, 80+ claims and 140+ services and packaging types. Get listed or update today!

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Studies are currently underway for the application of Serpin’s technology in cosmetic products designed to rapidly and visibly reduce skin aging and irritation.

The Estee Lauder Companies x Serpin Pharma Tap Into the Body’s Anti-inflammatory Mechanism for Fast-acting Beauty

The exclusive ELC-Serpin Pharma partnership will tap proprietary biotech technology "demonstrating remarkable efficacy mitigating harmful inflammation and enhancing cell resiliency," per an official announcement.

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'Our customers know us as nimble problem solvers, and that hasn't changed,' said Gary Strauss, president of Micro Powders. 'What has changed is an increased focus on delivering the sustainable ingredients companies and consumers are clamoring for.”

Micro Powders Expanding Safe, Sustainable Cosmetic Ingredient Alternatives

"Our customers know us as nimble problem solvers, and that hasn't changed," said Gary Strauss, president of Micro Powders. "What has changed is an increased focus on delivering the sustainable ingredients companies and consumers are clamoring for.”

The news of the acquisition follows Biolie’s successful product launches showcased at Cosmet’Agora in January 2025, including an SPF-booster from pomelo.

Sensient Acquires White Biotech Expert Biolie to Expand Active Color Offerings

Sensient will apply Biolie's solvent-free enzymatic extraction to create novel sustainable ingredients. The deal follows two recent Biolie launches at Cosmet'Agora: Paradisyl, an antioxidant and SPF booster, and Garnet Red, a skin conditioning agent.

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Sequential Skin, AMILI Secure $1.8 M Grant to Uncover Gut-Skin Microbiome Connections

Per the companies, research indicates that imbalances in the gut microbiota play a substantial role in the progression of skin conditions, making this collaboration an essential step forward in understanding and potentially treating them holistically.

The centenary celebrations focus on recognizing a century of smart science, while also looking to the future.

Croda International Plc Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation & Unveils Plan for Rebrand

Croda International Plc is ringing in its 100-year anniversary with a refreshing brand evolution. This transformation aims to reflect the company’s history while simultaneously representing its aspirations to adapt in a rapidly changing world.

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The Ordinary launched its GF 15% Solution in January in an unprecedented way: with a website dedicated to cosmetic research to break through knowledge barriers — and misconceptions such as growth factors warranting a higher price point. Here's why.

“These changes reflect the need to create a flatter, leaner organization and simplified operations across the business to better serve our consumers,” said Stéphane de La Faverie. “This new structure will improve communication, accountability, collaboration, and empowerment across all levels.”

The Estée Lauder Companies Unveils Aggressive Reset for Growth

While ELC faced headwinds, the company achieved some bright spots, such as gross margin expansion to 76.1%, driven by benefits from the Profit Recovery and Growth Plan (PRGP).

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) has boosted its high-performance and sustainable technologies via new research partnerships and by bringing some production in-house.

Inside The Estée Lauder Companies' Ingredient Innovation Race

The MIT work has focused on the "development of biodegradable materials for cosmetic applications and [the exploration of] new solutions to combat the effects of visible light from the sun."