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Amorepacific Develops Novel Peptide for Hair Keratin Through AI, Molecular Modeling

Experimental results showed that hair treated with the peptide exhibited an increase in tensile strength by up to 44%.

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Syensqo Debuts AI-Driven Upcycled Coffee Peptide to Lead Scalp Care Skinification

The active is designed as a single-solution for brands to address a broad array of scalp health claims.

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Redefining Longevity with "Beyond Time" Ingredient Launches at in-cosmetics Global 2026

These ingredients leverage green chemistry and peptide technology to stimulate continuous vitality and authentic beauty.

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Bitter Melon Enzyme Can Be Used for Skin Exfoliation, According to New Study

The research team from Korea-based GFC Life Science Co. analyzed a thermostable keratinolytic protease enzyme for its cosmetic applicability.

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Avid Organics to Introduce Commercial-Scale Bio-Based Glycolic Acid at in-cosmetics Global

AviGa Bio HP70 is made from plant-based feedstocks and produced with renewable energy.

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Givaudan Active Beauty Launches VectorHyal Delivery System

VectorHyal enables precise release of encapsulated molecules upon contact with skin enzymes.

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Sequential Raises $3.5 Million to Build AI-Powered Discovery Platform

Sequential’s clinical data set includes over 50,000 samples, 4,000 ingredients and 10,000 participants worldwide.

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Which Cosmetic Ingredient Blends Will Attain C&T Allēs in 2026?

These blends represent the critical building blocks of modern cosmetics, showcasing how individual ingredients can work in powerful synergy.

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Natural Cosmetics Market Expected To Reach $96.4 Billion Over Next Ten Years

The growth in this market is being driven by increasing consumer preference for plant-based and minimally-processed personal care products.

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Seppic Publishes New Prebiotic Efficacy Evidence for Moisturizing Active

The company’s researchers completed in vitro investigations to highlight the ingredient’s dual biological action.

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Which Finished Prestige Formulas Will Prevail in the 2026 C&T Allēs?

By prioritizing premium ingredients and superior sensory experiences, these brands are setting the benchmarks for quality that often trickle down through the rest of the market.

Nikko Chemicals Co to Introduce ‘Mini-RNA’ at in-cosmetics Global

5’-CMP is found in breast milk and plays a critical role in lipid metabolism, making it a key functional skincare ingredient.

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Givaudan Active Beauty Publishes New Skin and Hair Efficacy Data for Hyaluronic Acid Innovation

"Our work clearly shows that HA's performance depends on molecular design, delivery systems and biological context,” said head of actives.

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dsm-firmenich’s PARSOL Shield Approved for All Sunscreen Products by Health Canada

The updated monograph allows the ingredient to be listed for use in products where sun protection plays a secondary role.

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2026 Beauty Ingredient Trends: Highlights from in-cosmetics Global's Innovation Zone

This trend report is available for download now.

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Leafhopper-Inspired Particles Could Revolutionize Invisibility and Beyond

Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have drawn inspiration from the humble leafhopper to develop synthetic brochosomes — nanostructures with extraordinary optical and functional properties.

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Symrise Highlights Dragosine FG Dipeptide for Anti-Aging, Blue Light Skin Protection

The nature-identical L-carnosine is said to offer powerful protection against a wide spectrum of environmental stressors, including UV, infrared and blue light, while actively working to improve skin's youthful appearance.

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Solabia Group to Acquire Mibelle Biochemistry, Creating Biotech Beauty Powerhouse

The acquisition is intended to strengthen Solabia’s position in the high-performance active ingredients market.