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BASF Brings Epigenetic Science to Floral Skin Care Actives

The launch moves floral extracts beyond the traditional “natural botanical” positioning and into the territory of precision bioactives.

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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.

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Symrise Introduces Dragosine green to Support Skin Longevity, Prejuvenation

Dragosine green is a water-soluble ingredient and can be used in broad applications across face care, body care, sun care and natural-origin skincare concepts.

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Seppic Demonstrates Link Between Exosome Concentration and Efficacy, Publishes New Data

The company hopes that this new data will show the benefits of exosomes and meet consumer demand for science-backed skincare.

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K18 Introduces FutureIQ Serum for Hair Longevity

The serum includes biomimetic peptides and advanced antioxidants that synergistically activate root proteins that hold hair in place.

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UCLA Researchers Develop Mineral Sunscreen to Reduce White Cast

Using a patented high-temperature flame process, the researchers produced larger particles shaped like tetrapods.

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Palmless by C16 Biosciences Releases New Efficacy Data for Torula Oil

Company officials hope that the new efficacy data will demonstrate the benefit of biotech-derived ingredients that offer multiple benefits in one.

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Melt&Marble Announces Commercial Launch of Precision-Fermented Bioactive Lipid Marble7

The ingredient provides structure, stability and sensorial performance for formulators.

dsm-firmenich Relaunches ALPAFLOR Bioactives Portfolio

The key component of the ALPAFLOR line is the adaptive intelligence of Alpine plants.

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Shiseido Discovers “Ring Collagen” Structure to Create Tension, Maintain Face Shape

The tension associated with Ring Collagen was tested with the AI-powered Digital-Skin Reality to visualize the forces generated.

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Health Canada Authorizes Multiple Skin Health Claims for OVOLUX

OVOLUX is derived from upcycled eggshell membrane and is rich in collagen types I, V and X as well as other bioactive compounds.

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FerrinX, Palmer Holland Announce Partnership to Distribute NanoFerrin

NanoFerrin is produced through precision fermentation and represents a vegan, bio-equivalent form of lactoferrin.

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Silab Releases New Efficacy Data for LIFTILIENCE for Textured Hair

The ingredient’s triple action, combining film-forming, retraction power and adhesion capacity, now demonstrate high potential for textured hair formulations.

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Actives International Names Michelle Carrillo as Chief Executive Officer

Actives International plans to continue to invest in bio-fermentation, including its ViaFerm line of proprietary fermented ingredients.

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Traditional Chinese Medicinal Root Could Combat Hair Loss, Says New Study

The root works by blocking harmful hormones, activating hair-growth signals, protecting follicles and boosting blood flow to the scalp.

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FDA Expands List of Permitted Sunscreen Actives

Bemotrizinol provides protection against ultraviolet A and B rays and has low levels of absorption through the skin into the body.

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2026 C&T Allēs Honor 80 Beauty Innovators with Merits

Cosmetic innovations that demonstrate remarkable strengths in specific areas are honored as Merit recipients, with 80 being awarded in 2026.

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Debut, Natura Partner to Launch AI-Discovered Skin Longevity Ingredient for Latin America

The AI-discovered complex will feature Natura’s bioactive Amazonian botanicals to deliver performance in longevity.