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Gattefossé Launches Preservative-Free Version of Gatuline Link n Lift

Launched in 2017, Gatuline Link n Lift is an active derived from organically cultivated horse chestnut flowers in southern France.

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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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Formulating for Menopausal Skin: Barrier Resilience, Structural Integrity and Skin Longevity Approaches

Menopausal skin presents distinct physiological and formulation challenges that extend beyond traditional anti-aging paradigms.

Expert Opinions: Biotechnology is Opening New Doors for Novel Beauty Ingredients

From fermentation to enzymes, biotech-enabled beauty is the next major movement in the cosmetics and personal care sector.

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Brewing Up Biotech: Tea Catechins and Their Anti-Aging Impact

Tea catechins are gaining recognition in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries for their potential to mitigate photoaging, support skin homeostasis, and reduce hair loss.

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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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SILAB focuses on the study of crops to strengthen its botanical supplies

In 2023, SILAB invested in an Agronomic Studies and Research Center, with the aim of studying certain crops to ensure even more the security, traceability and durability of its botanical supplies. Discover its main missions!

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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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The Longevity Illusion: FIT’s 2026 Think Tank Exposes the Credibility Gap in Beauty Innovation

A call to action to restructure product development and communication pipelines around verified performance, educational clarity and experiential depth.

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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.