Research | Cosmetics & Toiletries

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Beauty, Science and the Boardroom: Making the Connection Count

Beauty companies can make more of two high-value assets they already possess: their scientific organizations and their boards. The key is to connect them deliberately.

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PLT Health Solutions Releases New Research on ceratiq Lipid Extract

ceratiq is available in oil and powder formats and can age used in functional foods and dietary supplements.

Augmented Longevity: Reprogramming the Skinspan Where Science, Technology and AI Redefine Ageing.

Augmented Longevity: Reprogramming the Skinspan Where Science, Technology and AI Redefine Ageing.

During this global webinar, Safic-Alcan will bring together market, scientific and technical perspectives to decode the concept of augmented longevity.

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Editor’s Note: Care from Root to Tip

DEO: Aluminum salts free formulation challenges

DEO: Aluminum salts free formulation challenges

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Beyond Masking: A New Focus on Scalp Odor Prevention

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Next in Skin: Touch, Skincare and Stress Regulation - Insights from Professor Francis McGlone (Part 1)

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AbbVie Unveils New Clinical and Real-World Dermatology Data at EADV 2026

AbbVie reveals 60 groundbreaking dermatology studies reshaping immune-mediated skin disease treatment strategies.

Augmented Longevity: Reprogramming the Skinspan Where Science, Technology and AI Redefine Ageing.

Augmented Longevity: Reprogramming the Skinspan Where Science, Technology and AI Redefine Ageing.

During this global webinar, Safic-Alcan will bring together market, scientific and technical perspectives to decode the concept of augmented longevity.

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The Deadline is Approaching! 2027 C&T Allē Awards Entries Close Oct 16

Eligible entries for the 2027 C&T Allēs include innovations launched or implemented any time during the 2026 calendar year.

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Editor’s Note: Slow it Down

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Advancing Hyper-Personalized Cosmetics: A Dual Approach Combining Regulatory Methodology and Live A/B Performance Testing

A made-to-order, direct-to-consumer (DTC) model enables cosmetic brands to manage complex regulatory compliance for millions of personalized formulas while leveraging live consumer data to de-risk physical product renovations.

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Peptides and Their Potential Within Longevity Skincare

Strategic combinations of peptides can influence multiple anti-aging pathways simultaneously, offering a multifunctional solution for well-aging.

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Faster, Better Healing: Galactomannans from Ceratonia siliqua as a Novel Solution for Wounded Skin

Tested on a wounded, vascularized and immunocompetent 3D skin model, galactomannans from Ceratonia siliqua act on the four biological events of the skin healing proliferation phase.

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Unlocking Nature: The Secrets of Effective Botanical Extracts

To identify high-performing extracts, it is essential to deeply analyze the phytochemical composition of botanicals and correlate these specific chemical profiles with their functional benefits in hair care.

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One in Three U.S. Women Are Already Using AI for Skincare and Bodycare Advice, New Survey Finds

New Haut.AI research reveals what consumers would trust AI to help them with when it comes to body care, from choosing products and building routines to navigating increasingly complex beauty decisions

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Estée Lauder Companies, University of Leeds Partner to Advance Complexion Shade Matching Tech

Company and university officials hope this research will help improve how complexion products and evaluated and developed for consumers.

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L’Oréal Groupe, NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity Announce Multi-Year Research Partnership

The partnership will combine L’Oréal’s expertise in skin and hair science with NUS Medicine’s leadership in geoscience and healthy longevity medicine.

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Second Peer-Reviewed Study Published on Skinome’s Water-Free Retinal

“We formulate retinal differently because retinal is difficult,” said Ulf Åkerström, vice president and chief innovation officer at Skinome.