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Ichimaru Pharcos' Proteoglycan IPC Wins BSB Innovation Award 2025 for Eco-Friendly Anti-Aging

The ingredient was specifically recognized for its sustainability and skin repair, collagen density and skin longevity benefits.

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Curie Co. Redefines Clean Beauty Preservation with AmpliPQ-CF Sodium Benzoate Booster

By enhancing the antimicrobial activity of sodium benzoate, AmpliPQ-CF reportedly makes high-performance preservation accessible for mass-market and prestige brands alike.

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Lubrizol Highlights New Findings: Telophi Lifts and Firms Facial Contours

The ingredient helps to protect against aging and stress, resulting in improved extracellular matrix balance and the preservation of collagen, the company reports.

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Labio Unveils MIT[HD] for Sustainable, Stable Active Ingredient Delivery

The innovation uses a multi-lamellar vesicle (MLV) structure to deliver high concentrations of active ingredients deeply into the skin.

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Eastman and Kolmar Korea Partner to Advance Sustainable Beauty Solutions

The partnership will initially focus on Eastman’s Esmeri technology, including Esmeri CC1N10, an advanced cellulose ester micropowder designed for color cosmetics.

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Clariant Boosts China Presence with CHF 80 M Expansion at Daya Bay Site

The expansion enhances Clariant's production in two critical areas: specialty chemicals for personal and home care, and pharmaceutical excipients.

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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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Deinde Unveils Radiance-Restoring Overnight Mask for a Morning Glow-Up

Clinically proven to improve skin texture, tone and brightness, this deeply moisturizing formula is said to melt effortlessly into the skin, delivering visible radiance by morning.

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Rolemi Launches Roelmi Biotech, Opens Advanced Biofermentation Plant in Italy

The new facility reportedly marks a significant leap in the company's ability to deliver high-quality biofermented ingredients through precision manufacturing.

Bioweg Secures €16 M Series A to Scale Biodegradable Microplastic Alternatives

The funds will enable Bioweg to scale its precision fermentation operations to convert food industry byproducts into bacterial cellulose, commercialize its products, and construct a first-of-its-kind bacterial cellulose production facility in Germany.

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Caldic x AmphiStar Partner to Promote Upcycled, Footprint Friendly Biosurfactants Across Europe

Per the companies, this collaboration aims to make biosurfactants a mainstream choice for personal care formulations, offering a sustainable, mild and effective alternative to traditional surfactants.

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Milcobel x NoPalm Ingredients to Transform Whey Permeate into Sustainable Palm Oil Alternatives

According to the companies, NoPalm Ingredients has developed a groundbreaking fermentation technology that transforms agro-industrial sidestreams such as whey permeate into oils and fats identical to conventional palm and tropical oils.

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Top 11 Hotspots for Future Beauty Innovation from the 2025 SCC Annual Scientific Meeting

The SCC's 79th Annual Scientific Meeting painted a vibrant picture of future hotspots for beauty innovation, inspiring some 800+ registered attendees in areas of epigenetics, hair bonding, claims substantiation and more. Following are our top 11 picks.

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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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ÄIO Achieves Milestone: Producing First Tonne of Sustainable Yeast-based Oil

The ingredient is designed to replace unsustainable products widely used in cosmetics, food and oleochemicals; such as palm oil, coconut oil and petroleum-based mineral oils.

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DSM-Firmenich Unveils Exovive Lift Plant Exosome Breakthrough for Skin Rejuvenation

The innovation leverages natural cellular communication to deliver clinically validated results in skin rejuvenation and a new approach to anti-aging solutions.

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Cosphatec Unveils Cosphaderm HAP Nature-identical Antimicrobial for Modern Cosmetics

Beyond its function as a preservative, Cosphaderm HAP provides antioxidant properties and features a neutral sensory profile.