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Algaktiv's Microalgae-derived Densidyl Fights the Emossome and Exposome to Combat Hair Loss and Graying

Algaktiv Densidyl combines antioxidant properties from Spirulina maxima and stress-modulating effects from Chlorella emersonii to address emossome (emotional) and exposome-induced stress and, in return, reverse hair graying and loss.

LignoGuard uses Fibenol’s Lignova raw material made from locally generated forestry and wood industry residues such as sawdust, woodchips and low-quality hardwood.

Lignovations Develops Multifunctional Ingredient LignoGuard

LignoGuard uses Fibenol’s Lignova raw material made from locally generated forestry and wood industry residues such as sawdust, woodchips and low-quality hardwood. The ingredient provides photoprotection and antioxidant properties.

According to the company, the ingredient enables the targeted delivery of the carotenoid-rich algae Haematococcus pluvialis to specific skin layers.

Ultra Chemical's Bicoalgae XT Delivers Carotenoid Cocktail for Powerful Anti-aging Punch

The globally compliant (including China) product is recommended for skin care and color cosmetics at 1-3%, where it provides antioxidant, barrier protective, brightening, moisturizing and pollution defense benefits.

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Patent Pick: Bolivian Folk Medicine Bioactives

Folklore meets fact once again, in a new patent application from P&G. Here, inventors explore achachariu bioactives for potential antioxidant, anti-aging and anti-protein-loss properties.

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Leveling Up: Passion Fruit Drives Color Cosmetics Into New Dimensions

Passion fruit seed extract is shown to exhibit antioxidant, skin whitening and sun protection capabilities in color cosmetics. This novel, natural and sustainable source for cosmetic actives demonstrates a near totality of claims for formulators and marketers.

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For the Love of Microbes: Pigments with Super Powers

They're at it again. Microbes are spreading—but not to our blacklist, as once before. They've flagellated their way into our hearts as their powers are used for good, not evil—in this case, as producers of pigments having bonus antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits, as a new study describes.

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microHA—Super Active, Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid (HA) with Outstanding Biological Efficacy

microHATM: A novel bioactive HA with super low molecular weight from natural fermentation process, has excellent transdermal absorption, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and repairing characteristics.

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Aplantex Adds L'Oréal Canada's Bérubé to the Board, Highlights Green Biotech for Plant-based Molecules

Stéphane Bérubé, president of L'Oréal Canada's consumer products division, recently joined green biotech firm Aplantex's advisory board. The company produces plant-based molecules for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and ant-aging benefits.

Moringa Leaf Phytochemicals for Skin Benefits

This paper describes the development of a stable moringa plant concentrate comprising the extraction and identification of stable actives, via plant metabolites, and the correlation of activity through a variety of in vitro models. The resulting concentrate demonstrated direct and indirect antioxidant benefits and inhibitory action against inflammation and UV-induced MMP-1.

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Bio-Botanica offers Licorice Root Extract in Glycerin

Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin and glabridin. Glycyrrhizin is anti-inflammatory; used topically, it may help reduce redness or irritation. It is also an antioxidant. Glabridin may cause skin lightening and reduces dark spots by inhibiting tyrosinase.

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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Industry Insight: A Turmeric Take on Lip Balm

In this "Industry Insight," Hemali Gunt, Ph.D., head of clinical scientific affairs for Burt’s Bees, discussed turmeric's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and how it was integrated into a healing lip balm, which was shown to improve the product’s benefits. Following is an excerpt adapted from our discussion.

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Cocoa's Sweet Defense: Revolutionary Photoprotection Beyond UV

Photodamage prevention requires protection beyond UV. A responsibly sourced peptide-rich cocoa extract was thus developed to provide antioxidant protection against UV and blue light and improve skin tone evenness in all ethnicities, as shown here.

Dolichos Cell Culture Extract for Protection Against UV Damage

Dolichos biflorus cell culture extract is evaluated here for its effects on skin cells. Results indicate the extract provides strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and protective properties for skin, and the ability to repair UV-induced damage. Further, this work reinforces that cell culture systems are efficient biofactories to produce natural and effective compounds.

Dolichos Cell Culture Extract for Protection Against UV Damage

Dolichos biflorus cell culture extract is evaluated here for its effects on skin cells. Results indicate the extract provides strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and protective properties for skin, and the ability to repair UV-induced damage. Further, this work reinforces that cell culture systems are efficient biofactories to produce natural and effective compounds.

Kojic acid’s skin-brightening effect relies on its antioxidant abilities, which protect the skin by neutralizing free radicals in the environment.

Inside Ingredients: Kojic Acid

Kojic acid’s skin-brightening effect relies on its antioxidant abilities, which protect the skin by neutralizing free radicals in the environment.

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Preventive and Corrective Skin Lightening

Presperse has launched a blend of botanical extracts combining a skin lightening vitamin C derivative and a naturally derived anti-inflammatory/antioxidant.

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Biochemica® Matcha Green Tea Butter from Hallstar

Sustainable sourcing, natural wellness claims, the pleasing sensoriality of butter, and powerful antioxidant benefits—Biochemica® Matcha Green Tea Butter delivers a formulating home run.