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New Ranges Leverage Botanical/Microorganism Synergy

Greentech has developed new actives from the synergies between botanicals and microorganisms. At in-cosmetics in Hamburg, the company introduced two ranges of actives: Probiophytes and Ferment’Actives.

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[in-cosmetics Global] Seppic’s Sublime Subligana

Seppic is helping change the skin care game with its latest ingredient launch, benefitting skin that is prone to acne. The ingredient has various perks and was tested in vivo to prove its efficacy.

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400 Naturals and Counting: A&E Connock’s Cosflor Extracts

Combining A&E Connock’s sub-brands, Apicos, Dairycos and Marecos, the company has created a larger product range that contains more than 400 natural elements called Cosflor extracts.

Bio-Botanica uses ashwagandha to create skin and hair care active, Ashwagandha 54045T.

Bio-Botanica’s Ashwagandha 5404ST Acts as Anti-stress Skin Active

Bio-Botanica has launched Ashwagandha 5404ST, an anti-aging and anti-stress skin care active that imparts hair-strengthening properties as well.

This natural active prevents hair peroxidation and returns it to its natural hydrophobic state.

Novachem Creates CapilAcid to Promote Hair Hydrophobicity

This natural active is said to prevent hair peroxidation and return it to its natural hydrophobic state.

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Read the Label: Starskin Pro Platinum Peel Mask Pack

After use, the product claims to make the user's complexion bright, balanced and infused with a youthful glow. The present column reviews the ingredient listing for claims substantiation and functionality.

Kosterina Launches Beauty Brand

Kosterina Beauty is a new skin care brand that uses extra virgin olive oil as its signature ingredient to create Mediterranean-inspired skin care products.

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Spiders, Bees, Snakes and More: Research Highlights Untapped Potential of Animal Venoms in Cosmetics

A new scientific review, to appear in the November 2025 edition of Toxicon, sheds light on an as-yet underexplored frontier for active cosmetic ingredients: animal venoms.

Baobab Oil and Vegetable Glycerin Emollients

Natural Sourcing has added baobab oil and vegetable-derived glycerin to its ingredient offering.

ChromaDex Licenses Patent for Topical Pterostilbene

ChromaDex Corp. is expanding the use of its pterostilbene technology in skin care with a recent patent licensing. It has licensed from Green Molecular, S.L. exclusive worldwide patent rights related to pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations of pterostilbene for topical application for prevention and/or treatment of skin diseases, damage or injuries, including those relating to aging and exposure to the sun.

These CBD-based solutions are holistic solutions to provide stress-relief and soothed skin.

Symrise Relives Skin Stress with 3 CBD-based Solutions

Symrise’s CBD-based solutions Phytoconcentrole Hemp CBD, SymDStress and SymDStress 100 are holistic ingredients to provide stress relief and to soothe the skin.

Ellagic Acid May Prevent Wrinkles Formed from UVB Exposure

Researchers at Hallym University in the Republic of Korea have discovered that ellagic acid may prevent collagen destruction and inflammatory response caused by skin exposure to UVB.

ChromaDex Licenses Patent for Topical Pterostilbene

ChromaDex Corp. is expanding the use of its pterostilbene technology in skin care with a recent patent licensing. It has licensed from Green Molecular, S.L. exclusive worldwide patent rights related to pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations of pterostilbene for topical application for prevention and/or treatment of skin diseases, damage or injuries, including those relating to aging and exposure to the sun.

Francesca Giampieri, center, is a doctoral student at the Università Politecnica delle Marche’s department of odontostomatologic and specialized clinical sciences. She conducted the research with fellow students Luca Mazzoni, left, and José Miguel Alvarez Suarez, right.

In Sight—UVA Protection Through Strawberry Anthocyanins

Scientists at the Università Politecnica delle Marche, The University of Barcelona, the University of Salamanca and the University of Granada have produced an extract of strawberry to quantify the ability of the fruit to protect the skin.

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8 Ingredients You'll Find This November at in-cosmetics Asia 2024

Passport/visa? Check. Power adapter? Check. In-cos Asia badge? ... Don't forget! You'll be "wheels up" for Bangkok before you know it — and we can't wait. Here's a sneak preview of 8 ingredients you'll find there.

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[video] Fermented Mushrooms Defend Skin Mitochondria and DNA

A natural active was developed by the fermentation of Hericium erinaceum and Tricholoma Matsutake mushrooms to produce an anti-aging active and mitochondria protectant. Learn more in this video.

Calmapsin reportedly reduces signs of sensitive skin as it offers a calming and antioxidant effect.

AntalGenics' Calmapsin Calms Skin Sensitivity

Calmapsin imparts calming effects by reducing the hyperreactivity of sensory neurons.

This ingredient aligns with the current market trend for fermented beauty.

Crodarom Cider Vinegar EC Gains COSMOS Organic Certification

The ingredient rebalances skin prone to seborrhea or acne, and greasy hair afflicted by dandruff.