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Eastern white pine bark contains bioactive molecules with potential skin benefits. These can be sourced via upcycling to support a circular economy. An upcycled extract thereof was formulated in creams and tested for effects on skin clarity and more.

Reclaiming Skin Clarity: Upcycled Pinus Strobus Bark for a Healthy Complexion

Eastern white pine bark contains bioactive molecules with potential skin benefits. These can be sourced via upcycling to support a circular economy. An upcycled extract thereof was formulated in creams and tested for effects on skin clarity and more.

This COSMOS-approved and 100% natural product line combines natural plant oils and natural plant extracts with the help of hydrogenated phospholipids.

Lipoid Kosmetik's Herbamilk Eco Line Offers Vegan Milk for Cosmetic Use

This COSMOS-approved and 100% natural product line combines natural plant oils and natural plant extracts with the help of hydrogenated phospholipids.

John Toner, director of marketing and innovation, Aprinnova

[video] Bonsucro-certified Silicone Alternative Imbues Sensory Performance

This video throwback features a Bonsucro-certified silicone alternative in a variety of applications, highlighted here by John Toner, of Aprinnova, during NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2021.

This work evaluated the occlusive performance of different vegetable oils used as emollients in skin care formulations through comparative analysis with petrolatum.

Research Finds Sustainable Alternatives for Petrolatum

This work evaluated the occlusive performance of different vegetable oils used as emollients in skin care formulations through comparative analysis with petrolatum.

Robert Bird, managing director, LipoTrue Inc.

[video] Vegan Collagen and Facial Fat Botanical Boost

In this video flashback to NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2021, Robert Bird, of LipoTrue Inc., describes two naturally derived anti-aging actives to improve crow's feet and plump facial fat. Watch now; it's free.

Full Circle’s Barley TONIQ utilizes an enzymatic extraction to ferment barley in order to create a skin-soothing active that rebalances irritated skin.

Full Circle Upcycles Barley for Skin-soothing Action

Barley TONIQ comprises 8 of the 9 essential amino acids that are known to help reduce the appearance of irritated skin and boost the skin’s barrier function.

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Silab's Regenixir Activates Innate Anti-aging Growth Factors

Based on a yeast technology, Reginixir was shown to restore the interconnectivity of the cutaneous, immune and vascular systems for a regenerating anti-aging effect.

Research has revealed that Brontide natural butylene glycol has a high sensory performance in skin care; better solvency performance in fragrances; and consistent solubility in natural extracts.

Genomatica Uncovers Additional Benefits for Brontide Natural Butylene Glycol

Recent findings show that Brontide natural butylene glycol demonstrates high sensory performance in skin care; improves the reveal and performance of fragrances; and consistently and effective solubilizes natural extracts.

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Green Emulsifiers and Nanoemulsion Stability, A Review

A recent paper published in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents reviews skin-friendly emulsifiers sourced from plants or microbes and their performance in nanoemulsions.

Elixens’ calendula is grown in Dauphiné-Provence by partner farmers under fair trade and organic methods

Elixens Group Debuts Organic Calendula Floral Water 5%

Elixens’ calendula is grown in Dauphiné-Provence by partner farmers under fair trade and organic methods.

The COSMOS-standard guarantees that the company’s vegetable oils come from green manufacturing processes.

Olvea's Vegetable Oils Earn COSMOS Approval

The COSMOS standard guarantees the company’s vegetable oils are derived via green manufacturing processes.

Kaempferol is a flavonoid with health-promoting properties found in tea, fruits and vegetables, especially rich in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale.

Conagen's Kaempferol Offers Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Perks

Conagen’s kaempferol enables brands in nutrition, beauty and personal care products to adopt a more natural position by formulating with clean and sustainable kaempferol.

Inspired by the brilliant, metallic blue color in the fruit of the Pollia condensata plant, a group of researchers and the University of Cambridge has developed a biodegradable glitter made from cellulose nanocrystals.

Researchers Develop Biodegradable Glitter from Cellulose Nanocrystals

Inspired by the brilliant, metallic blue color in the fruit of the Pollia condensata plant, a group of researchers and the University of Cambridge has developed a biodegradable glitter made from cellulose nanocrystals.

The three cleansers include Soothing Chamomile Complexion Facial Cleanser for all skin types including delicate skin; Moisturizing Coconut Oil Cocoa Butter Facial Cleanser for dry and combination skin; and Purifying Charcoal Black Soap Facial Cleanser for oily and combination skin.

Ambi Uses Sweet Potato Complex for 3 Facial Cleansers

The three products include a soothing cleanser for all skin types, including delicate; a moisturizing coconut oil cocoa butter cleanser for dry and combination skin; and purifying charcoal black soap cleanser for oily and combination skin.

Lipowheat, Holimel, Keranat and Dimpless are nutricosmetics that help hair, skin and body care.

Robertet Health & Beauty's 4 Actives Enhance Nutricosmetics

The four nutricosmetic ingredients support hair, skin and body care. They also can be formulated for topical applications.

Chitin is a natural sugar-like polysaccharide found in crab and shrimp shells.

Upcycling Chitin for Smart Textile Delivery

When loaded with various actives, chitin materials could be bound to the surface of natural bio-fibers to make biodegradable carriers structured as non-woven tissues and films.

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Evonik Adds 7 Actives to Tego Range

Each active has its own skin benefits but some provide multifunctional usage across other personal care categories such as hair care.

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Patent Pick: Chanel Ferments Neroli for Antioxidant Efficacy

There is a need for new antioxidant molecules of plant origin that effectively fight against skin aging and the harmful effects of oxidative stress in general; the present disclosure addresses this need.