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Neuroglow,™ the Active that Captures the Molecular Power of the Sun

Neuroglow,™ the Active that Captures the Molecular Power of the Sun

Givaudan Active Beauty unveils Neuroglow™, a powerful active ingredient designed to safely replicate all the positive effects of the sun. The result? A healthy glow and enhanced wellbeing all year round.

PFAS have been used in cosmetics such as nail polish, shaving cream, foundation, lipstick and mascara to make products more durable, spreadable or water-resistant.

New Zealand to Ban PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' from Cosmetics

As a part of several updates made to the Cosmetic Products Group Standard, the New Zealand Environmental Protection Agency announced the decision to ban PFAS on Jan. 30, 2024; the ban will go into effect on Dec. 31, 2026.

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Which Cosmetic Actives Will Come Out on Top at the 2024 C&T Allēs?

Which actives will win C&T Allē Awards in 2024? Find out at our exclusive red carpet-style awards dinner on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore in Los Angeles – alongside our captivating Beauty Accelerate event. Following are the contenders...

Essential oils and plant extracts have become key alternatives to traditional oral care ingredients thanks to their antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory or pain-killing properties.

Herbarom Debuts Natural Solid Toothpaste and Mouthwash at Cosmetic 360

During Cosmetic 360, held Oct. 18-19, 2023 in Paris, Herbarom showcased its expertise in naturals through the development of two novel oral care prototypes: solid mint chewable toothpaste and mint and lemon mouthwash.

Emollients' soothing and smoothing properties, which provide a protective barrier to the skin surface, are, in part, driving this demand.

Emollients Lead Personal Care Ingredients to $14.9 B by 2027

The global personal care ingredients market will expand at a CAGR of 4% from 2021-2027, with emollients taking the lead, per MarketsandMarkets.

The biotech company's smart self-assembling technology reportedly allows 'previously impossible' combinations of ingredients, resulting in end-products with greater efficacy and sustainability.

L’Oréal Invests in China's Shinehigh Innovation to Overcome Conventional Ingredient Challenges

The company's technology has the capacity to address common ingredient challenges such as incompatibility, instability and delivery in skin, hair and scalp formulations.

J&J, in the meantime, is suing four doctors who published studies linking talc-based personal care and cancer based on 'junk science,' per Reuters.

J&J's Second Talc-related Bankruptcy Attempt Denied

For a second time this year, the courts have ruled against Johnson & Johnson's (J&J's) appeal to file for bankruptcy under the subsidiary LTL Management to settle talc-related suits.

In short, AB 2771 is a complete ban up and down the supply chain on the intentional inclusion of PFAS chemicals in cosmetic products, and companies have a little under two years to prepare for and comply with the ban. Here's how.

What California’s PFAS Law Could Mean for the Cosmetics Industry Nationwide

While it is not entirely possible to avoid potential litigation, companies can reduce their risk of suit by paying close attention to labelling, advertising and other representations about the safety, contents and ESG impacts of their products.

Glycerin reportedly has antibacterial properties, primarily as an osmolyte. By creating osmotic pressure, it can disable or destroy bacteria cells.

Oobleq Highlights Simple Starch Hydrogel Deodorant

Metaperspirant is a simple starch-based hydrogel that acts in several ways to prevent odor. Per Oobleq, one is by forming a film and adhering to odor-causing bacteria to prevent them from cleaving the precursors found in apocrine sweat.

Moodify White is designed to be utilized by a wide range of industries, including home care, personal care, household and industrial product manufacturers.

Moodify Launches First AI-based Algorithmic Malodor Control Application

The application was developed based on 15 years of academic research and development of Moodify's AI-based algorithms.

UV Booster Market to Boom as Interest in SPF Protection Peaks

UV Booster Market to Boom as Interest in SPF Protection Peaks

The global UV booster market experienced a yearly growth of 4.5% in 2022 to reach a value of U.S. $116.5 million, according to a report by Fact.MR.