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Formula Focus: Nectar Body Wash

This nectar body wash has a honey-like texture and is rich in actives for gentle cleansing and extra hydration. It also features ingredients for moisture retention and to help support the skin’s microbiome profile.

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BioAktive Reveals Pore-reducing, Skin-smoothing Effects of Lactomaizol Postbiotic

Previously described for sebum regulation and gentle cleansing, Lactomaizol has now been shown in vivo to shrink pores and smooth skin.

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Cosmetics & Toiletries Unveils Beauty Themes for 2025

From skin and hair health, to holistic protection, mind-body beauty and integrated sensory experiences, 2025's media agenda will equip cosmetic chemists and beauty innovators to develop advanced products that compete in a dynamic, competitive marketplace.

Developed in response to consumer demand for natural and milder ingredients, Nouryon's Structure M3 maltodextrin-based co-surfactant offers mild, biodegradable cleansing.

Nouryon's Structure M3 Polysaccharide Confers Biodegradability to Cleansing

The Structure M3 co-surfactant is said significantly reduce the irritation potential of commonly used surfactant systems, providing mildness, cleansing and foaming in shampoo, facial cleanser and body wash formulations.

The discounted Early Bird rate of $325 ends in July. Submit now for the lower rate and update/amend entries through the Aug. 1 final deadline. www.AlleAwards.com

2025 C&T Allēs Early Bird Rate Ends July 1 — Submit Now, Save $200 and Amend Entry Through Aug. 1

The discounted Early Bird rate ($325) ends on July 1 for the 2025 C&T Allē Awards. Submit now at the lower rate and update/amend entries through the Aug. 1 final deadline.

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Biopolax's BPX Gemini Surfactants Emulsify, Boost Other Eco-surfactants

BPX Gemini can form micelles in aqueous solutions at lower concentrations. It enhances the performance of eco-friendly surfactants such as APG and can act as a co-emulsifier. Its zwitterionic version also increases foam and foam stability.

The ingredient technology can be used as a co-surfactant to deliver synergistic mildness and cleanse-boosting benefits with no detrimental impact on foam production, per Croda.

Croda Launches Mild NatraFusion SL HA Biosurfactant

The ingredient technology can be used as a co-surfactant to deliver synergistic mildness and cleanse-boosting benefits with no detrimental impact on foam production, per Croda.

Sourced from Ecuador, Praan Naturals Tagua Seed Powder is an environmentally responsible and natural alternative to synthetic exfoliants and whitening agents, per the company.

Praan Naturals Introduces Tagua Seed Powder to Natural Ingredient Portfolio

Sourced from Ecuador, Praan Naturals Tagua Seed Powder is an environmentally responsible and natural alternative to synthetic exfoliants and whitening agents, per the company.

Find out at our exclusive red carpet-style awards dinner, to be held on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore in Los Angeles – alongside our captivating Beauty Accelerate event. Join us!

Which Cosmetic Actives Will Come Out on Top at the 2024 C&T Allēs?

Which actives will win C&T Allē Awards in 2024? Find out at our exclusive red carpet-style awards dinner on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore in Los Angeles – alongside our captivating Beauty Accelerate event. Following are the contenders...

The technologies are designed to offer three ways to consume products in an eco-responsible way while keeping the same usage habits and adapting to everyone's lifestyle.

Nuwen to Debut 3 Powder Forms to Reduce Water Footprint During in-cos 2023

Nuwen, a France-based contract manufacturer, will reveal three powder innovations for hygiene products during in-cosmetics Global 2023.

While some (if not many) of these allegations may be unfounded or misguided, it underscores the critical role of safety and toxicity testing even under non-typical product use conditions.

Unilever, J&J, Olaplex and L'Oreal Still Treading Legal Waters Over Lilial, Benzene

Olaplex, Redken, OGX, Dove, Nexxus, Suave, Tigi and Tresemmé brands are still making headlines as they tread legal waters over alleged Lilial and benzene content. Following are recent updates.

Personal care leads the way as the projected fastest-growing application for biosurfactants. This emerges from consumer demand for body washes, lotions, hair products, acne treatments and more.

Glycolipids and Challenges Ahead for the Growing $1.2 M Biosurfactants Market

Personal care is projected to be the fastest-growing application in the US $1.2 billion biosurfactants market. There are challenges ahead, however, including finding vigorous production strains, cheaper substrates and nominal bioreactor technologies.

Biologically active substances with high commercial value, including oligosaccharides, exopolysaccharides, biosurfactants, enzymes, peptides and vitamins, are secreted by bacteria.

Microbes Convert Biodiesel Residuals to Lactic Acid, Boost $189 B Market

Work presented at the 2022 SINAFERM bioprocesses event describes the microbial production of lactic acid based on residual glycerin from biodiesel production. It's one example of the booming microbial products market, valued at ~US $189 billion in 2021.

SC Group's SpecPure BTS Saponins comprise pentacyclic triterpene saponins and glycoside compounds extracted from the seed of edible Camellia sinensis.

[with formula] SC Group Debuts C. Sinensis-derived SpecPure BTS Saponins

As a natural anionic surfactant, the product applies in hair and skin rinse-off and leave-on products; oral care; feminine hygiene; fruit and vegetable cleasing; and more. Read on for a sample oral care formula.

The treatment gently 'buffs away dullness and dryness,' leaving skin feeling softer, smoother and refreshed.

Malin + Goetz Rolls Out Jojoba Face Scrub

The product's biodegradable jojoba microbeads are blended with natural rice powders to physically exfoliate the skin.

Conopco inventors have identified a specific balance of soap ingredients that exhibits better bloom (perfume impact) and better deposition of actives than conventional soap bars.

Patent Pick: Conopco Soap Bar Enhances Active Delivery, Fragrance Impact

A recent patent disclosure from Conopco reveals oleate and ricinoleate are key to enhancing the delivery of actives and fragrance bloom from bar soap.

The refining neutralization process of avocado oil produces soap stock that consists mainly of free fatty acids, glycerides, glycerophospholipids and water; it is recycled into soaps.

Westfalia Refines Avocado Waste for Soaps, Wax and Biofuel

Three projects at Westfalia's fruit processing plant in South Africa’s Kwa Zulu Natal province to refine avocado waste for industrial applications support sustainability efforts while helping local communities.

The ingredient reportedly provides formulators an easy-to-use, sulfate-free, drop-in solution for opacifying eco-conscious hair and body care applications.

Clariant Reveals Plastic-free, Sensorial Plantasens OP 95 Opacifier

Plantasens OP 95 is a microplastic-free ingredient that delivers powerful opacifying performance at low concentrations and imparts a creamy white appearance.

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