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Tony Jaillot, CEO of Sweetch, says, “The desire from consumers to use beauty brands built on nature-derived ingredients is now unstoppable and is shaping the present and future of the industry.'

Ekkio Capital Launches Sweetch to Accelerate Beauty's Nature-derived Ingredient Revolution

Sweetch's portfolio highlights plant-based and biotech natural ingredients, as well as upcycled feedstocks, microbiome-oriented functional and active ingredients, and low-energy formulations.

The transition toward 'clean,' sustainable and vegan formulations hasn't been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.

'Clean' Beauty Swaps: New Ingredients & Headwinds

The transition toward “clean,” sustainable and vegan formulations hasn’t been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.

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DavosLife E3 Tocotrienols defend skin against blue light and pollution

Blue light and pollution exposure leads to premature skin ageing. New studies using DavosLife E3 Tocotrienols have shown its efficacy in defending skin cells from this. Click here to read a summary and download the studies.

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Zemea® Propanediol: A Leader in Performance and Sustainability

Zemea® Propanediol (INCI: Propanediol), a 100% bio-based ingredient derived from industrial corn, is revolutionizing the personal care industry with its multifunctional benefits.

The Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) Allē Awards bring behind-the-scenes beauty innovation into the spotlight. Learn more at AlleAwards.com.

What Beauty Innovations Qualify for the 2025 C&T Allēs? What Are the Requirements?

What entries compete in the C&T Allēs? From ingredients, blends and prototype/finished formulas, to test methods/tools, devices and digital tech, entries span the cosmetic R&D process. Read on for more and enter now - the deadline is Sept. 13!

'We recognize that our role as a leading player in the industry, is to promote a mindset shift that prioritizes the development of solutions that truly promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of consumers,' says Diana Duque-Zonneveld, head of global marketing communications, beauty and care at DSM-Firmenich.

DSM-Firmenich Embraces Science-backed Holistic Well-being with New Branding

"We recognize that our role ... is to promote a mindset shift that prioritizes the development of solutions that truly promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of consumers," says Diana Duque-Zonneveld of DSM-Firmenich.

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Ayuredi,® a Holistic Approach to Longevity

Ayuredi® from Expanscience: A holistic solution for longevity by reducing wrinkles and sagging skin, while promoting a smoother complexion. Derived from Ayurvedic medicine, rich in polyphenols, and 100% natural, it acts as a true well-aging active.

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Kenvue Drives Home the Clinical Efficacy Message, Uncovers Microbiome, Lipids, TXA, Acne and Other Findings

Kenvue highlighted 22 clinical findings from studies presented at this year's AAD. Topics included oats and the microbiome, NMF + lipids for a skin barrier boost, ZnO skin protection, acne care hydrocolloid patches, TXA + niacinamide, anti-aging and more.

The company recently showcased three ingredients at in-cosmetics Paris, offering benefits in healthy skin aging, anti-aging and more.

5 Lallemand Ingredients for the Skin Microbiome

The company recently showcased three ingredients at in-cosmetics Paris, offering benefits in healthy skin aging, anti-aging and more.

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[podcast] Reducing Cortisol to Close the Mind-Skin-Endocrine Loop for Skin Benefits

As Harald van der Hoeven of CLR Berlin explains in this sponsored podcast, a feedback loop of three actors is critical to skin health: the mind, skin and endocrine system. CLR's latest active positively affects this loop. Listen now to learn more.

Galderma describes compositions for reducing signs of aging in sensitive skin that comprise niacinamide, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Oryza sativa lees extract, panthenol and soy-derived glycopeptides. These were reported to 'modulate biochemical indicators associated with premature skin aging in response to pollution.'

Expert Opinions on Inflammaging and Aging – Rapid Effects, Soothing Benefits, Longevity, Anti-senescence and More

The recent focus on reducing inflammation, sensitivity and irritation potential is a reflection of the industry's embrace of skin health for holistic beauty.

XA is known to impart anti-aging benefits by strengthening the skin’s collagen and elastin via the inhibition of collagenase.

Rediscovering Sandalwood: Fatty Acid for Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory Action

Fatty acids offer benefits to cosmetics including emollient and sensory properties. Here, ximenynic fatty acid, found in plants of the Santalaceae family, is reviewed for its distinct structure and clinically proven anti-inflammatory properties.

Croda Beauty's Phytessence Osmanthus harnesses the power of its namesake flower to provide antioxidant and soothing properties for the skin, particularly in countering the impacts of heat, as well as the redness and irritation experienced after sunburns.

Croda Beauty's Phytessence Osmanthus Delivers After-sun Soothing

The technology is ideal for supporting antioxidant, calming, soothing and anti-redness claims in after sun, body care, face and neck skin care, and sun protection products.

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SC Group Highlights SpecBio Ectoine for Skin Barrier Benefits

EcoCert and COSMOS approved, SpecBio Ectoine promotes collagen synthesis, defends against photoaging, provides lasting moisturizing effects and more.

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Neuroglow,™ the Active that Captures the Molecular Power of the Sun

Givaudan Active Beauty unveils Neuroglow™, a powerful active ingredient designed to safely replicate all the positive effects of the sun. The result? A healthy glow and enhanced wellbeing all year round.

Following the first day of exhibition, the prestigious PCHi Fountain Awards 2024 were presented at an industry night dinner held at InterContinental Shanghai Expo. Seventeen winners across 13 categories were chosen by a panel of industry experts comprising scientific researchers, industry veterans and specialists from PCHi’s Cosmetics Science & Technology Innovation Committee (CSTIC).

PCHi Illuminates 17 Fountain Award Winners, 800+ Exhibitors and 30K Attendees

PCHi China kicked off with a bang - literally, as several ingredient launches were celebrated with firework poppers and a shower of confetti. It was a sign of things to come for day one of the event, which ended honoring 17 Fountain Award winners.

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PrimalHyal™ 50 Life, the virtuous revolution for Hyaluronic Acid

PrimalHyal™ 50 Life, the virtuous revolution for Hyaluronic Acid and the skin barrier. Givaudan Active Beauty unveils PrimalHyal™ 50 Life, a transformational sustainability breakthrough in Hyaluronic Acid production.

Derived from German-grown oats processed regionally, SymCalmin Avena—in addition to soothing the skin of itching, tightness or redness—helps to regulate its moisture balance to prevent dryness.

Symrise's Organic SymCalmin Avena Targets Histamine Release & Redness to Soothe the Skin

By reducing the release of histamine, SymCalmin Avena is reportedly able to alleviate itching, while visibly reducing the appearance of skin redness after a period of one to two weeks.