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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.

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Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether to Enhance Pigment Wetting, Preservation in Cosmetics, Sunscreens

Caprylyl glyceryl ether is a natural multifunctional emollient with previously demonstrated preservative-boosting effects. More recently, its pigment wetting and dispersion properties for color cosmetics and sunscreens also were identified, as shown here.

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Driving Customers’ Success Through Sustainability, Local Innovation and Advanced Preservation Technologies

Personal care antimicrobials are experiencing a pivotal transformation. Companies must deliver antimicrobial efficacy—and ensure their products are sustainable, multifunctional, and safe. Ashland is responding to this shift. Keep reading to learn how.

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The Skin Care Toolbox: Next-Gen Ingredients and Concept Products for Longevity, Barrier Health & Beyond

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6 New Trends in Cosmetic Technology

The topics described during in this conference session were but a sampling of innovation scattered throughout the in-cosmetics Global show floor. But their overall tone seemed to accurately reflect a larger future direction of the industry.

One company interestingly touts the benefits of arnica 'for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and calming effects, post-tattooing.'

Inside Ingredients: Arnica Montana

Arnica has bloomed as an all-around remedy for various skin ailments, from inflammation and pain, to healing effects. Its presence is a vibrant addition to the skin care landscape. Read on to learn more.

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Supplier Forum: Hair Repair on New Fronts

Many hairstyling techniques, the environment and more can cause hair damage. This month's Supplier Forum highlights emerging scientific concepts to repair and nourish the scalp and hair.

Nature-inspired Innovation

The intersection of R&D and consumer needs.

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Ingredient Profile: Lanolin and Plant-Based Alternatives for Natural Moisturization

Lanolin’s unique composition imparts excellent skin moisturization in body care, lip care and more. This paper reviews the composition, safety and benefits of lanolin along with plant-based alternatives to offer formulators natural moisturizer solutions.

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.

We're also likely to see increased customization, with exosome blends tailored to individual skin types and concerns. Imagine a future where you can select specific plant exosome formulations based on a detailed analysis of a client's skin needs, creating truly personalized treatment protocols.

Harnessing Plant Exosomes for Transformative Skin Care Treatments

Plant exosome products can enhance virtually any facial treatment, but they're particularly valuable for addressing aging skin, compromised barriers, sensitivity and inflammation.

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Sea Anemone Delivery of Collagen and γ-PGA for Anti-aging Benefits

The effective delivery of youth-preserving collagen and moisture remains a cosmetic Holy Grail. In response, this study describes a natural microinjection system based on the stinging cells of the Cnidaria sea anemone to effectively puncture the stratum corneum layer and deliver its content—both marine collagen and γ-PGA—into skin, offering a promising new class of solutions to age-old challenges.

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Expert Opinions on Well Aging and Radiance: Pearl Skin, Fermented, Mood Enhancing, Longevity Focused, Bio-targeted, etc.

Innovators will have to dig deep to respond to consumers' longing for that youthful, radiant glow; whether through supplements, biological targets, mental wellness, etc. Beauty has been elevated beyond skin deep; perhaps even further than ever imagined.

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Perking Up Skin: Green Coffee Promotes Barrier Recovery, Turn Over and Lightening

Epidermal barrier recovery and the desquamation of dead corneocytes reinvigorate aged skin. Hyperpigmentation accumulates as skin ages. A green coffee bean extract was tested here and found to address these issues.

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Total Wellness Through Traditional: Ayurveda in Cosmetics, Part I

The herbal beauty care business has given rise to an opportunity for ayurvedic cosmetics. To remain genuine to their ancient tradition, one must understand their foundation and the synergy between ayurveda and cosmetics. This first in a two-part series reveals these connections and theories for formulating in this future market. Part two will discuss ingredients and application.

Safflower oleosomes are of interest in part because the plant seeds uniquely contain a large amount of oil bodies and low water content, resulting in decreased hydrolytic properties and lower protein degradation. The high oil content also creates low surface tension, increasing the oleosome’s ability to act as an emulsifier.

How Safflower Oleosomes Combine Sustainability, Emulsifying Efficacy and Barrier Benefits

Sustainably sourced safflower oleosomes are explored here for their multifunctionality as natural emulsifiers and for barrier benefits. Tests for stability and TEWL, skin water content and thickness, and ceramide and fatty acid effects are described.

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Indie Sleaze, Brat Summer ... How Market Trends Affect Formula Basics: 7 Experts Weigh In

We often explore how market trends influence product concepts. Less often do we focus on their impact on preservation, rheology and other formula basics. As such, we reached out to industry insiders for their take; here, seven experts weigh in.

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How Bee-friendly Aqueous Propolis ‘Sticks it’ to Microbiota Dysbiosis, Skin Conditions

An aqueous, or white propolis, extract was tested in vitro and shown to affect microbiota connected with skin conditions. In vivo trials also demonstrated the ingredient’s safety and efficacy in reducing skin discomfort, dryness and body odor.