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Biotechnology in Beauty: The Future of Formulation – A Cosmetic Chemist’s Perspective

Cosmetics & Toiletries is delighted to welcome the latest addition to its regularly featured content lineup: Biotechnology in Beauty, by Krupa Koestline, chief formulator and owner of KKT Innovation Labs, and the 2024 recipient of the Florence Wall Women in Cosmetic Chemistry Award.

'As measurement tools evolve from biomarkers to behavioral assessments, we are entering an era where the physiological benefits of self-care can be rigorously studied and validated, inviting deeper scientific inquiry and interdisciplinary collaboration to unlock the therapeutic potential of everyday rituals.'

Wellbeauty and the Mind-skin Connection: A New Era of Care

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Top Derms Agree: These Skin Care Ingredients Work Best

Celebrity's recent flaunting of their cosmetic treatments is potentially credited to the introduction of GLP-1 medications. Transformations suddenly became accessible, empowering and personalized. It introduced control over the way many wish to present themselves.

Perfect Is Out, Personal Is In: Celebrity Transparency Shaping Aesthetics—But Body Image Pressures Still Linger

Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Megan Fox, and other celebrities are now openly discussing their cosmetic treatments, breaking the long-held taboo around transparency in beauty. Their influence has helped normalize aesthetic procedures, shaping consumer decisions.

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Next in Skin: Beauty, Biosensing and the Language of Touch

As beauty evolves, skin emerges as both canvas and communicator, revealing systemic health, emotional states and more. This article explores the intersection of dermatology, sensor tech and mindful care, urging a balance between data and embodied wisdom.

Remastered Fragments™: Smart, Ethical Innovation in Skincare

Fragments remastered™ fuses biotech and sustainability to deliver biomimetic protein fragments via vertical farming. These actives boost collagen, elasticity, and skin structure—clinically proven, ethical, and eco-conscious skincare innovation.

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New Study Illuminates Scarless Healing Pathway with Skin Care Implications

Activating AXL in skin wounds mimicked oral healing, reducing fibrosis and improving tissue regeneration.

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Bio + Chemo Guidance Uncover New Benefits in Known Naturals: Murraya Koenigii Extract Case Study

Murraya koenigii extracts derived via various techniques were compared. One developed through chem- and bio-guidance paired with a natural deep eutectic technology uncovered lesser-known efficacies, leading to a natural active to boost elastin synthesis.

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Powering Beauty Innovation: Enter Your Digital Tech Solutions in the 2026 C&T Allē Awards

The 2026 C&T Allē Awards will spotlight groundbreaking digital tech that's transforming beauty — from consumer apps to industry platforms. If your innovation is revolutionizing how beauty is created or experienced, submit now!

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Testing Innovators: Submit Now to Take Center Stage at the 2026 C&T Allē Awards

Do your methods and devices put cosmetic innovations to the test? The Cosmetics & Toiletries 2026 Allē Awards want to recognize you - enter now.

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Unilever Links Skin Microbiome to Mental Well-being in Landmark Study

“This marks a shift toward skin care that is not only cosmetic but also therapeutic,” Unilever noted, highlighting future potential for microbiome-targeted solutions to enhance quality of life.

The ISAPS 2024 Global Survey on Aesthetic and Cosmetic Procedures revealed a 42.5% worldwide increase in cosmetic procedures over the last four years. Eyelid surgery, in particular, was the top procedure in 2024.

ISAPS 2024 Global Survey: U.S. Leads in Cosmetic Procedures, Eyelid Surgery Surpasses Liposuction

The ISAPS 2024 Global Survey on Aesthetic and Cosmetic Procedures revealed a 42.5% worldwide increase in cosmetic procedures over the last four years, with practitioners performing 20.5 million non-surgical procedures and over 17.4 million surgical procedures.

The criteria for sunscreen's to be eligible for the Skin Cancer Foundation's Seals of Recommendation has updated, but sunscreen isn't the only protective care under consideration.

The Skin Cancer Foundation Photobiology Committee Updates Criteria for Seal of Recommendation

The Skin Cancer Foundation's Photobiology Committee has updated its criteria for the Seal of Recommendation.

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Blood Bacteria Yields Powerful Anti-aging Compounds

Scientists uncovered three potent anti-aging molecules produced by a blood-resident bacterium, Paracoccus sanguinis. These compounds reduced inflammation, oxidative stress and collagen damage in skin cells —revealing a novel path to younger-looking skin.