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Roquette Launches Four New Solutions to Elevate Texture, Sensorial Performance

The launch includes three biodegradable alginates and a vegan softgel capsule technology.

Gattefossé Announces Launch of Silkaress Bioactive

Silkaress mimics the protective function of silk by replicating the interplay between silkworms and white mulberry leaves.

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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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Aveeno, Mayo Clinic Announce Research Partnership on Skin Health Science

The research programs will include pre-clinical and clinical investigations, according to the company’s press release.

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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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Which Cosmetic Actives Will Triumph in This Year's C&T Allēs? Here are the 41 Contenders.

The sophistication of cosmetic actives is driving a wave of innovation where science meets sustainability. This year’s top Active Ingredient contenders demonstrate advances that precisely, effectively and eco-consciously address diverse skin concerns.

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Meet the 2026 C&T Allē Awards Finalists – Trailblazers in Beauty Innovation

The 2026 C&T Allē Awards are just around the corner, celebrating the trailblazers of beauty innovation on May 18, 2026, in NYC. This year’s finalists represent the pinnacle of creativity, science and vision. Meet this year's contenders.

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Uniproma Makes Rare Botanicals Accessible for Skin Care via Single-Use Biodegradable Reactors

Using patented single-use biodegradable reactors, the company reports it has dramatically reduced the cost of cell culture.

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The Longevity and Slow-Aging Movement Gets an Ingredient Refresh

Anti-aging ingredients get a longevity and slow-aging makeover as consumers focus on holistic, long-term solutions for skin.

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Croda Beauty Uncovers Texture, Elasticity and Comfort Benefits of SphingoCare DS-CERAmix-V for Sensitive Skin

The bio-designed, skin-inspired liquid crystal lamellar system was developed to support sensitive skin. New data demonstrates its efficacy.

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[updated] 2026 C&T Allē Awards Date is Set: Join Us May 18 for a Red Carpet Reception in NYC

Mark your calendar: May 18, 2026, the C&T Allē Award winners will be announced at an exclusive red-carpet style reception in New York City.

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Advancing Wound Care and Sustainability: Wacker Debuts Silpuran Eco 2114 Biomethanol Silicone Gel Adhesive

The novel adhesive offers a sustainable alternative to traditional gels, reducing carbon dioxide emissions during production by up to 28%.

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3 Anti-aging Discoveries: InnCoCells' Screening Collab Uncovers Sustainable Plant Extracts with Proven Benefits

The EU-funded InnCoCells project, a €7.9 million initiative spanning 4.5 years and 17 partners across 11 countries, represents the most comprehensive exploration of plant-derived cosmetic ingredients to date, according to project leaders.

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Kao Corp. Uncovers Breakthrough Insights into Sensitive Skin: Tight Junctions and Claudin-3

Findings suggested that tight function dysfunction could be involved in skin sensitivity.

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BASF's Ameriflor Calm Boosts Sensitive Skin's Resilience with Traditional Self-healing Botanical

Ameriflor Calm is a new botanical active from BASF that helps sensitive skin become more resilient by reducing redness, minimizing water loss and defending against environmental stressors.

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Skin Care as Health Care: Dermalogica Expands Access to Skin Health with New HSA/FSA Payment Option

Come see how Dermalogica is making skin care more accessible to shoppers of all incomes using Flex payment options.

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Croda Beauty Launches DS-HydroCeramide50 and 50S to Enhance Skin Benefits from Rinse-off Formulas

The bio-fermentation-derived skin-identical ceramide NP ingredients use water-dispersible solid lipid particle technology. Clinical studies demonstrate a +13.4% moisture increase and +93.7% enhanced skin penetration with the active, compared to controls.

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Does Your Product Belong Among the C&T Allē Award Elites? Enter the 2026 Program to Find Out

The C&T Allē Awards have a long history of recognizing excellence across the cosmetic landscape. Does your innovation have what it takes to join them? Enter now to find out.