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Patent Pick: Witch (Hazel)-enhanced, Zinc-based Antiperspirant

In the spirit of Halloween, this Patent Pick features a Colgate-Palmolive invention for an aluminum-free, zinc-based antiperspirant or deodorant including optional soothing ingredients—such as witch (hazel) water.

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Givaudan Crafts Botanical + Biotech Cream for Gen-Z

Givaudan Active Beauty has developed the "My Blue Guard High Defense" botanical cream to target preferences expressed by Generation Z.

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Chrysanthemum Blend Inhibits UVA Damage Post Exposure

Recent work published by Amway and Zen-Bio Inc. researchers shows that a chrysanthemum extract and ascorbic acid-2-glucoside blend reduces CPD production in melanocytes hours after UVA exposure.

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Eufora ‘Potion’ for Hair Improvement

Eufora announced the launch of ElixirONE, a product designed to sync with hair to create body, movement and shine in response to each individual’s hair type or texture.

Sea Plant Peptides for Anti-aging, Anti-acne and Lightening

"Halos" and "phyton" mean salt and plant in Greek respectively. A hallophyte is applied to all plants growing in salty soil, rich in sodium chloride and other salts. Halophytes are traditionally found by the sea shore and; therefore, have developed a salt-tolerant mechanism. In addition, they have developed the ability to resist other harsh environmental conditions.

A blend of natural extracts and ingredients works with the silver to remove debris, diminishing the appearance of pores and helping to energize and purify the skin. Hear more from BeautyStat Founder, Rob Robinson, during Beauty Accelerate.

BeautyStat Debuts Silver-powered Microbiome Purifying Radiance Mask

Cordyceps militaris (pictured) is used as the substrate from which the active essence is fermented to create Bloomage Biotech's Bioyouth-FCM Cordyceps Militaris Ferment Filtrate.

Bloomage Highlights Hair Shield, Scalp Care and Fermented Anti-aging at SCC76

The Hyanutra-RH nourishing hair shield and Bioyouth-FCM anti-aging ingredient are based on ferment filtrates, and the Biobloom Microecobeauty ME-1/ME-2 scalp care ingredient takes a postbiotic approach.

Illuminyl 388 reportedly targets multiple skin pigmentation pathways, paired with prebiotic activity to deliver brightening for skin types from Africa, Asia, India and Europe.

Givaudan's Illuminyl 388 Delivers Inclusive, Prebiotic Skin Brightening

The ingredient's sugar moiety reportedly allows it to penetrate deep into the skin via cellular glucose receptors; that moiety also confers on the molecule a prebiotic activity that reportedly stimulates the in-situ release of a niacin-derivative.

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Is Pterostilbene the New Resveratrol?

Pterostilbene, a stable and bioavailable alternative to resveratrol, is redefining anti-aging skin care. A 28-day trial revealed its ability to boost elasticity, reduce wrinkles and enhance collagen, positioning it to become the next skin care superstar.

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12 Top Trends and Buzzwords in Beauty at In-Cosmetics 2025

Here's a quick rundown of the top trends in beauty ingredients and concepts we saw at In-Cosmetics Global 2025; and this is just a sampling.

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Brands Are Turning Up the Heat on Hair Protection: Prevention Over Repair

Defensive care focused on UV, pollution, chemical, heat and mechanical damage is escalating amid a hair wellness boom.

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Grapefruit Extract Cream: Effects on Melanin in Skin

The current work aimed to formulate a stable w/o emulsion containing grapefruit extract by entrapping the extract in the inner aqueous phase. The final formula was found to have skin-whitening, moisturizing, cleansing and antiwrinkle effects, among others.

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How to win the battle against ‘maskne’

Givaudan Active Beauty presents Masknyl™, an active ingredient crafted by white biotech-nology and activated by the skin microflora providing significant results in only 24 hours to relieve skin issues associated with mask-wearing.

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Cosmetics & Toiletries Formulary: Anti-aging

While consumers look for new ways to claim "anti-aging," it remains one of the most popular cosmetic market segments. Considering such, Cosmetics & Toiletries offers the following select formulas targeting this market, for your consideration.

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Read the Label: Shiseido Waso Quick Gentle Cleanser

Shiseido's Waso Quick Gentle Cleanser is an alcohol-free, oil-free, honey-gel cleanser that claims to foam without water to remove makeup, dirt and excess oil. This column reviews the ingredient list for claims substantiation and functionality.

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Cetaphil Educates on Sun Safety, Debuts Sun Care Line

During May, Cetaphil is bringing sun protection awareness and education to the market with a dermatologist-led campaign. Alongside this, the company debuted its first sun care line, Sheer Mineral Sunscreen.

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Telessence: Three Actives for a Complete Wellbeing

It is known in the cosmetic market that stress can have an impact on the skin’s appearance such as wrinkles, dull skin, loss of elasticity and firmness, redness, etc.—but is all stress the same? Discover Telessence.

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Back to the Roots – Targeting the Root Causes of Skin Aging

We explore the science of skin aging and the power of prevention. Featuring innovative active ingredients, the "Timeless Rituals" formulation concept combines fermentation technology with mindful self-care for healthy, resilient skin.