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As a green version of SymDiol 68, the mixture moisturizes the skin, stabilizes emulsions, works with the microbiome, is suitable for normal and sensitive skin and improves product protection.

Symrise Launches SymDiol 68 Green Multifunctional Ingredient

A green version of SymDiol 68, the mixture moisturizes the skin, stabilizes emulsions, works with the microbiome, is suitable for normal and sensitive skin and improves product protection.

Juan Brito, applications specialist for BASF skin and sun care, demonstrated the company's Verdessence Tara (INCI: Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum) sustainable biopolymer.

[video] Modifying Rheology Naturally: C&T on Location with BASF

Cosmetics & Toiletries was recently on location at BASF's Tarrytown, NY, facility to experience the company's innovation process, meet the team and learn about modifying rheology, naturally (among other insights). Check out our video re-cap.

Hydrolite 6 green completes the range of of green 1,2-alkanediols in chain lengths from 5 to 8. The line works well with all skin types and formulation types, according to Symrise.

Symrise's Hydrolite 6 Green Makes Multifunctionality Eco-friendly

Hydrolite 6 green completes the range of sustainable 1,2-alkanediols in chain lengths from 5 to 8. The line works well with all skin types and formulation types, according to Symrise, and offers functions ranging from moisturizing to product protection.

Many of the allergens identified were fragrances and other botanicals, according to ScienceAlert, which have become a leading cause of contact dermatitis.

JAMA Letter Cautions: Most 'Natural' Skin Care Contains Allergens

A Research Letter published in JAMA Dermatology highlighted the prevalence of contact allergens in natural skin care in a study of 1,651 products on the U.S. market.

Assure+ boosts SPF and UVA-PF values when used in mineral only and hybrid sunscreen formulations. The high purity extract increases these properties by 20-40%.

[with formula] EverCare's Assure+ Boosts SPF in Certain Sunscreens

Recent data shows at low concentrations, Assure+ boosts SPF and UVA-PF values in mineral only and hybrid sunscreen formulations. The high purity extract increased these properties by 20-40%.

Calmandrin reportedly soothes inflamed and reddened skin, is COSMOS certified, promotes collagen production and improves skin firmness and skin density.

Mibelle Group Biochemistry Resists Inflammaging with Calmandrin

Calmandrin reportedly soothes inflamed and reddened skin, is COSMOS certified, promotes collagen production and improves skin firmness and skin density.

Studies have demonstrated that wild teasel could be a natural source of bioactive compounds, particularly phenolics and iridoids, and have confirmed its high potential for the cosmetic industry. For example, teasel features strong antioxidant activity, especially in leaf extracts

DNA Metabarcoding Tracks Traceability of Naturals: Wild Teasel Case Study

This study authenticates D. fullonum from raw material to final ingredient. It compares D. fullonum and D. sylvestris in a three-step study by: barcoding the raw material, metabarcoding the two extracts and bioinformatics processing.

Givaudan Active Beauty has launched Siliphos, a plant-based bakuchiol alternative. Siliphos was tested in a clinical study and was shown to reduce crow's feet wrinkles by x2 and facial wrinkles by x2.3.

Givaudan Active Beauty Boosts Well-aging, Launches Bakuchiol Alternative

Givaudan Active Beauty has launched Siliphos, a plant-based retinol and bakuchiol alternative. Siliphos was tested in a clinical study and was shown to reduce crow's feet wrinkles by 2x and facial wrinkles by 2.3x.

SC Group's SpecPure BTS Saponins comprise pentacyclic triterpene saponins and glycoside compounds extracted from the seed of edible Camellia sinensis.

[with formula] SC Group Debuts C. Sinensis-derived SpecPure BTS Saponins

As a natural anionic surfactant, the product applies in hair and skin rinse-off and leave-on products; oral care; feminine hygiene; fruit and vegetable cleasing; and more. Read on for a sample oral care formula.

Cosaphderm is liquid at room temperature and does not need to be melted, ensuring easy processing. The two diols can increase stability of emulsions by reducing particle sizes and consequently reduce the need for more stabilizers.

Cosphatec GmbH Adds pH-independent Diols for Formula Stability

Cosaphderm is liquid at room temperature and does not need to be melted, ensuring easy processing. The two diols can increase stability of emulsions by reducing particle sizes and consequently reduce the need for more stabilizers.

The clean beauty market was estimated at ~US $5.44 billion in 2020 and is projected to accelerate by a CAGR of 12.07% from 2020 to 2027.

Do Recent Moves in Clean Beauty Mandate a Sanctioned Definition?

Cosmetic makers and retailers across regions are jockeying for position in the clean beauty space, as several recent headlines indicate. Does this mandate a clearer definition for this segment?

The two cellulose powders offer sensory and optical benefits, including a soft-focus effect in skin care, and a better pay-off, coverage and color intensity in color cosmetics.

Croda Unveils ChromaPur CV2 and CV7 Microplastic Replacements

The two cellulose powders offer sensory and optical benefits, including a soft-focus effect in skin care and better payoff, coverage and color intensity in color cosmetics.

Ligularia fischeri is a perennial herb isolated from plants of the Asteraceae family; it is found throughout Korea, Japan, eastern Siberia and China.

Gomchwi Extract Shows Skin-brightening Potential

Recent research reveals the intracellular inhibitory effect of a Ligularia fischeri (gomchwi) ethanol extract on melanin synthesis and the expression of tyrosinase and tyrosinase-related protein 1 and 2.

Indian sandalwood extra fine powder is hypoallergenic and ideal for sensitive skin. The ingredient can visibly improve skin tone and texture and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, according to Quintis.

Quintis Sandalwood Launches Indian Sandalwood Extra Fine Powder

Indian sandalwood extra fine powder is reportedly hypoallergenic and ideal for sensitive skin. The ingredient can visibly improve skin tone and texture and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, according to Quintis.

Pracaxi oil can serve as a natural silicone replacement, conferring desired properties such as shine to hair. Caren Dres-Hajeski, VP of personal care and marketing for Acme-Hardesty, explains, in this sponsored video.

[video] Pracaxi Oil Shines as a Natural Silicone Replacement in Hair Care

Pracaxi oil is buzzing all over consumer media as a key ingredient for hair benefits. Learn more about it in this exclusive video interview with Caren Dres-Hajeski, VP of personal care and marketing for Acme-Hardesty. Watch now.

Salidroside's antioxidant properties can support the reduction of inflammation, protecting against oxidative stress in cells and providing relief from depression, fatigue and stress.

Conagen Unveils Commercial Production of Non-GMO Salidroside

Salidroside's antioxidant properties can support anti-inflammation effects, acting against oxidative stress in cells and providing relief from depression, fatigue and stress.

Evologic will advance both the manufacturing of PCM-derived compounds and establish proof of concept for the subsequent scaling of multiple PCMs simultaneously for commercial production.

Calyxt, Evologic Technologies to Scale Up Sustainable Plant-based Ingredients

The agreement aims to power a speed-to-scale strategy to meet growing interest in high-quality sustainable ingredients across the cosmeceutical, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical markets.

Artichoke’s primary health benefits are thanks to its rich polyphenol content. Demand for such plant-derived actives has grown in the topical skin care and cosmetics sectors.

Inside Ingredients: Artichoke

Aside from its name, artichoke has a lot going for it. Also known as Cynara scolymus L., this ancient Mediterranean plant was used in folk medicine, with primary health benefits due to its rich polyphenol content. Learn more.