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3 Disruptive Concepts in 'Double Duty' Beauty

Beauty innovators have been rethinking dual-sided products in novel ways, enabled by creative packaging and formulating. Here, we highlight three examples.

Rita Corporation’s Ritafactants are said to be ideal for formulating low-irritation shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, baby care products, shaving products and environmentally friendly household cleaners.

Biobased Ingredients Usher in the Era of High-performance Clean Beauty

Bio-based solutions meet consumer demand for safe, effective and eco-friendly products and offer a path forward for conventional clean brands in a dermocosmetic-dominated era.

Inspired by senomorphic and senolytic science, OmniYouth is said to tackle signs of aging at the cellular level. This rejuvenating peptide targets senescent cells, which are often key contributors to age-related skin concerns such as reduced elasticity and UV-induced damage.

High-Performance Biotech: The Future of Beauty Innovation

According to recent projections, the global market for biotech ingredients—including those used in cosmetics—is estimated at US $2.59 billion in 2025, with expectations to reach $5.10 billion by 2034.

Exofecta combines exosomes, human stem cell growth factors, and copper peptides in a hyaluronic acid base to enhance skin recovery after procedures.

Exofecta Delivers Precision Post-Op Healing with Trifecta: Exosomes, Growth Factors, Copper Peptides

Exofecta, a professional-grade product, delivers a precise blend of exosomes, stem cell-derived growth factors and copper peptides using a unique lyobead system to promote targeted healing and collagen regeneration for faster recovery.

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Read the Label: ROC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Moisturizer

This moisturizer earned top honors in the Good Housekeeping Beauty Awards in 2024. On the label, it claims to instantly brighten and plump the skin and deliver 24-hr hydration. Here, industry expert Marc de Mul reviews the ingredients and claims.

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How IFSCC 2025 Will Make Waves in Cannes — and in Beauty: Interview with Christine Lafforgue, Ph.D., Congress President

The 35th IFSCC Congress, to be held Sept. 15-18, 2025 in Cannes, France, will keep beauty innovators at the forefront of scientific progress in longevity, neuroscience, emotions and more. Here, Christine Lafforgue, Ph.D., congress president, explains.

Robles BioCeutics’ has partnered with Innovigen, a manufacturing company, to bring Glowselle to the market, a topical with lab-activated stem cells.

Robles BioCeutics Taps Innovigen to Scale GlowSelle, a Stem Cell–Activated Skincare Innovation

Robles BioCeutics has partnered with Innovigen to scale and manufacture GlowSelle, a regenerative skincare product that activates stem cells using lab-simulated injury signals.

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Niacinamide Platform Delivers Double Duty to Protect Products and Skin

Niacinamide is known for its skin benefits. Here, select ingredients were combined with it and explored for its potential to also protect against contamination. MIC data and challenge testing are presented, supporting the ingredient’s dual functionality.

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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.

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How Yeast and Red Algae Activate Endogenous Exosomes for Hair, Skin Benefits

Exosomes are mediators of intercellular communication. In the present work, test models were developed to explore these activities in vitro and ex vivo to develop natural actives that regulate endogenous cell communication for hair and skin benefits.

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Scaling Bio-based Innovation: How Startups are Commercializing Next-Gen Cosmetic Ingredients

The present article reviews several emerging bio-based ingredient innovations, including their chemistries, limitations and applications. It especially focuses on novel biosurfactants and bio-based emollients and oils.

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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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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.

 Hallmarks of Ageing and Their Role in Longevity Skin Care

Recently updated to 12, the hallmarks of ageing describe the biochemical changes associated with biological ageing. Learn more on the primary causes of ageing and antagonistic answers to damage to build the best strategy for your product developments.

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Proposed SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act Gives U.S. Consumers New Hope for Better Sun Protection

The legislation was introduced to streamline the FDA's review process of the effectiveness and safety of new ingredients for nonprescription sunscreens.

Outshining the Sun Care Competition: 10 Innovation Strategies

“Good source of vitamins” and “antioxidant” are among the fastest-growing sun care category claims, per Euromonitor, reflecting the sun-care-and-more approach to many launches.

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Solution for Skin Tone Unevenness, Three Natural Cosmetic Ingredients

ICHIMARU PHARCOS proposes three natural cosmetic ingredients, PeoGlow, Absorage and JuniperBright, that hold the key to comprehensively achieving an evenness of all colored skin tones.

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Mastering Zinc Oxide Formulation: A Primer on Overcoming Challenges for Superior Sun Protection

This primer outlines tips and tricks to help product developers master formulating with ZnO. Topics range from the impact of formula formats, importance of processing and influence of particle choice, to pH optimization and stability.

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