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Inolex Highlights Kerazyne MB Polyesteramine for Sustainable Hair and Skin Conditioning

With an innovative mechanism and enhanced sustainability profile, it offers a versatile alternative to conventional conditioning agents in hair and skin care formulations.

The ingredient not only addresses the demand for eco-friendly solutions, but also enables the formulation of comfortable sunscreens suitable for daily use.

Imerys Introduces ImerCare SunTouch Perlite-based Sensory Agent for SPF Cosmetics

The natural alternative to synthetic sensory agents is designed to deliver a velvety, matte finish while maintaining SPF efficacy.

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Croda Beauty Reinforces Hair, Scalp Barrier with Sphingo'Hair Drypure Ceramide NP

The ingredient reinforces the barriers of both scalp and hair, improving scalp hydration, reducing scaling and soothing inflammation, while enhancing hair's moisture balance, smoothing the cuticle and increasing shine.

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AAK Enables Skinification, Glass Hair Concepts with Lipex SheaLuxe TR Silicone Replacement

The emollient ester is positioned as a sustainable alternative to non-volatile silicones in light skin and hair formulations; especially those for skinification of hair, anti-frizz and glass hair trends.

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Product Spotlight: Burt's Bees Hydrating Overnight Mask with Avocado Oil and Prebiotics

Growing awareness of the skin microbiome plus rising incidences of skin conditions are driving the growth of skin microbiome-focused products; although many questions remain. Burt's Bees Hydrating Overnight Mask with Prebiotics provides an example.

The news of the acquisition follows Biolie’s successful product launches showcased at Cosmet’Agora in January 2025, including an SPF-booster from pomelo.

Sensient Acquires White Biotech Expert Biolie to Expand Active Color Offerings

Sensient will apply Biolie's solvent-free enzymatic extraction to create novel sustainable ingredients. The deal follows two recent Biolie launches at Cosmet'Agora: Paradisyl, an antioxidant and SPF booster, and Garnet Red, a skin conditioning agent.

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Silab’s Longevicell Targets Sirtuins, Co-activators for Anti-aging, Longevity Efficacy

The ingredient activates sirtuins 1, 3, 6 and 7, as well as NAD+ and AMPK, boosting mitochondrial activity and mitigating cellular aging processes.

The new lines of ingredients are intended to elevate the sensory and functional experiences of personal care products.

LBB Specialties Partners with Kerry Group

Kerry Group plans to enter the personal care industry with a new line of emollients, emulsifiers and fermentation-derived actives.

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Product Spotlight: TruSkin Vitamin C Facial Serum

The theory of "homology of cosmetic and food" connects the dots between the safety, efficacy and accessibility of food-derived skin care ingredients to treat skin aging. Vitamin C, featured in TruSkin's Vitamin C Facial Serum, is given as an example here.

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120 Hours of Hydration: Provital’s Hydrafence

Hydrafence was designed to provide 120 hours of consistent hydration, while strengthening the skin's barrier and accelerating recovery, per the brand.

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Exsymol's Alistisilane Peptide + Silicium Revascularizes, Reshapes Facial Skin

Through its advanced peptide and silanol technologies, the ingredient is designed to deliver comprehensive benefits to maintain a youthful, radiant appearance.

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TRI-K Launches OleaClear Olive Squalane for Deep Skin Hydration

The ingredient is structurally similar to squalene, a natural component of skin’s sebum, and lightweight and highly absorbent, imparting a silky, smooth finish.

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CP Kelco Elevates Thickening, Stabilizing with Keltrol Biodegradable, Certified Xanthan Gums

Per CP Kelco, the COSMOS and Natrue-certified ingredients meet vegan, non-GMO and cruelty-free standards to deliver strong ethical value without compromising performance.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) has boosted its high-performance and sustainable technologies via new research partnerships and by bringing some production in-house.

Inside The Estée Lauder Companies' Ingredient Innovation Race

The MIT work has focused on the "development of biodegradable materials for cosmetic applications and [the exploration of] new solutions to combat the effects of visible light from the sun."

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Seqens Debuts AdvensProtect 8 Green Bio-based Caprylyl Glycol Multifunctional

The AdvensProtect 8 Green biobased caprylyl glycol is applicable in skin, hair and makeup products in serum, cream and lotion formats. It offers moisturizing, sensory and preservative-boosting benefits, among others.

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How a Functionalized Soy Film Former Boosts SPF, Dispersion in Sunscreen Emulsions

A nature-derived film forming polymer and dispersing agent was developed to enable more sustainable sun and color formulas. Its water resistance, SPF-boosting, pigment wetting and dispersion, and film-forming properties were evaluated as described here.

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Blue Sun Innovates Bioglitter, Butterpowder, Bluecam Ranges for Sustainable Performance

The ingredient ranges are designed to meet evolving industry needs for sustainability, performance and clean beauty formulations.

From AI-driven discoveries to plant-based ingredients and preservative-free solutions, the beauty industry is innovating sustainability and product performance

Advanced Beauty Ingredients & Cutting Edge Claims

This round up is a report of the latest innovations set to reshape products in the years to come.