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Winners Announced at in-cosmetics Asia 2026 Awards

“The quality and variety of this year’s entries have been fantastic,” said Sarah Gibson, event director of in-cosmetics Asia.

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Clariant Launches Three New Ingredients at in-cosmetics Asia 2026

These new innovations include a new hybrid UV filter system for high-protection sunscreens, an emollient for complex sun care and skin care formulas and a foam booster for mild cleansing.

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Shortlist Announced for in-cosmetics Asia 2026 Innovation Awards

The winners of the in-cosmetics Asia 2026 Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Awards will be announced on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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Advances in Scalp Health: Rethinking Technologies, Biology and the Future of Treatment Strategies

A healthy scalp is now understood as a dynamic, multi-factorial ecosystem.

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[podcast] The Definition of Performance Plus: Exploring Ashland’s New Polymer Platforms

Ashland’s director of marketing for personal care discusses the company’s latest innovations to create sustainable products with sensorial experiences.

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[podcast] How CLR Berlin is Expanding the Potential of SyriCalm™ CLR With All-Around Rinse-Off Efficacy

New studies show how SyriCalm™ CLR can be used in hair, face and body rise-off applications to reduce skin irritation, improve skin comfort and meet consumer demand for mild but effective formulations.

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Beyond Cleansing: Turning Rinse-off Products into Active Skin Care

Cleansers are increasingly expected to do more than remove dirt and impurities. Three new in vivo studies with SyriCalm™ CLR (PC) demonstrate how rinse-off formulations can actively support skin and scalp—despite their characteristically short contact time.

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Expert Opinions: Skincare Gets Clinical with the Rise of Dermocosmetics

Industry experts give their thoughts on the rise in cosmetic products backed by dermatologists.

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Shea Butter Submicroemulsion for Transparent Silicone-free, Sulfate-free Conditioning Shampoos

This article explores the incorporation of a shea butter submicroemulsion to improve the performance of silicone-free shampoos.

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Rethinking Hair Shine: Why Gloss Is a Structural Optical Property, Not a Surface Coating

A perspective on where hair shine science may be heading next.

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And the C&T Allē Award Goes To ... Unveiling the 2026 Winners

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Seppic Launches “Tail-ored Pet Care Collection”

The Sepifriend ingredients in the collection have been tested in vitro on reconstructed canine epidermis.

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Arxada Targets Neutral pH Preservation Gap with Low-Dose Geogard Neu

The system can reportedly streamline qualification and compliance processes, offering a pragmatic route for reformulation and innovation.

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Green Surfactants, Emulsifiers Market Set to Reach Nearly $3 Billion by 2035

Consumers are becoming more and more aware about ingredient transparency, which is driving the growth of this market.

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Eastman Launches Kalidex Foam Booster for High-Performance Personal Care

Kalidex improves formulation balance for personal care cleansing products, such as shampoo, body wash and facial cleansers.

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Japanese Fermentation Wisdom for Gentle, Modern Cleansing

Inspired by Japan’s fermented food culture, a rice bran–based ingredient combines tradition, modern processing, and sustainability. Designed for gentle yet effective cleansing, it supports skin comfort without harsh scrubs and over-cleansing.

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AmphiStar Launches AmphiNova Biosurfactant Platform

AmphiStar will launch selected AmphiNova molecules directly to the market in the coming year.

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Symrise Adds Mindera Euca To Lineup of Plant-Based Protection Technology

Mindera Euca is a 100% plant-based ingredient that boosts foam quality and volume.