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P2 Science Debuts Citrolatum P Sustainable Petrolatum Alternative

It can be used as a 1:1 replacement and has a similar melting point, providing formulators with a sustainable alternative that does not compromise performance or sensory experience.

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Givaudan Unveils White Biotechnology Innovation Center in Toulouse

The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, including a dedicated fermentation lab and biocatalysis development area.

As Glitter Bans for Cosmetics Arrive, Sustainable Films Make Biodegradable Glitter a Reality

Glitter is controversial. A new band on glitter in cosmetic applications is coming. Futamura's sustainable films for biodegradable glitter provide a solution.

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Europelab Unveils BioLichen Natural Preservative with Proven Healing and Antioxidant Properties

The patented, Cosmos Organic certified preservative for beauty and personal care demonstrates potent antioxidant, cytoprotective, wound-healing and antimicrobial effects, according to the company.

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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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Ultra Chemical Presents Bicosome's Bicoalgae Blue for Senescent Skin Care

The ingredient uses a specialized nanostructure delivery system to transport bioactives into the deeper epidermal and dermal layers of the skin.

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Sonneborn Expands SonneNatural Line with Fluidity 40P Cyclic Replacements and Synergy Customizable Hybrids

"Our latest technologies align with global regulatory requirements and sustainability goals, enabling us to provide purer, more eco-conscious solutions..."

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P2 Science Launches CitroComplex Nourish for Greener, More Sensorial Skin and Hair Care

In addition to American-grown botanical oils, the ingredient incorporates the company's Citropol DE-4, a high-viscosity polymeric emollient derived from renewable forestry byproducts.

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Centella asiatica Extracellular Vesicles + Recombinant Growth Factors Shown to Boost Scalp Health, Hair Growth

The formulation combining the two significantly improved hair density, thickness and length while reducing hair loss and sebum production.

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Primient Covation Debuts Gentler, Sustainable Zemea Propanediol-powered Hair Color Formulations

Zemea propanediol offers a solution for creating hair color products that combine performance with a more sustainable and gentle approach, meeting today's consumer demands.

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LipoTrue Leverages Plant Biofactories, TCM in Keraduo and OQilora Hair Repair and Eye Contour Launches

These innovations highlight LipoTrue's dedication to blending science, nature and performance in cosmetic advancements.

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Vow Launches Membrane[actives], a Cultured Exosome Technology for Skin Health

The Membrane[actives] brand is said to offer potent, ethical and scalable ingredients "designed by living cells to communicate with human cells."

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Lubrizol to Expand Fermentation Production with $10 M Investment

The biotech platform uses processes that help protect biodiversity and reduce environmental impact while ensuring consistent quality and performance.

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Symrise Invests in Cellibre to Drive Biotech Innovation in Clean Beauty and Taste

The partnership aims to accelerate innovation in the taste balancing and cosmetic actives markets through advanced biomanufacturing, per the companies.

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In-cosmetics Asia 2025 Winners Announced: Enzyme Odor Control, Natural Gel Network and Skin Repair Concepts Take the Top Slots

"From microbiome-led actives to next-generation bio-based polymers, our winners represent the forefront of scientific creativity and sustainability..."

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Why the Consumer Craze for PRDN? Its K-beauty Origin and Transformative Skin Potential — Plus, Deriving it Through Biotechnology (Free Webinar)

PDRN's abilities to improve skin elasticity, pigmentation and wound healing have driven demand for this K-Beauty ingredient. Add to this a biotech method to create it, and PDRN checks all the boxes for modern beauty innovation. A free webinar explains.

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Croda Debuts DS-Ceramide Y3S for Climate-adaptive Skin Care

The fermentation-derived Ceramide NP was developed to support the skin barrier against region-specific environmental stressors; aka geo skin care.

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3 Areas of Concern — But Also Strides in Safety: ChemForward Presents 2025 Beauty Ingredient Report Powered by Sephora, Ulta and Other Member Data

The report — powered by data from Sephora, Ulta, The Honest Company, Credo Beauty, Counter, Inolex and Dow — analyzed more than 48,000 products and 1.25 million ingredients, marking a fivefold increase in data since 2023.