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This multifaceted active supports water- and packaging-saving mild products, providing foamy compositions with a pampering and protective after-feel on skin and hair.

Clariant's GlucoTain GEM Imparts Natural, Gentle Lather

This multifaceted active supports water- and packaging-saving mild products, providing foamy compositions with a pampering and protective after-feel on skin and hair.

NovoRetin is presented as a plant-based, stable and safe alternative to retinol.

Mibelle Biochemistry Launches Retinol Alternative & Upcycled Ingredient

SLVR’Coffee and NovoRetin both improve skin health.

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[podcast] How Silicones Support Sustainability and Optimize Effects

In this free podcast, sponsored by Siltech, Brian Allen, global marketing/sales director, explains how silicone chemistries enable the thoughtful design of products, maximizing their sustainability and efficiency. Listen now to learn more.

Elaya Renova was inspired by the architectural concept of tensegrity, i.e., tensional integrity, describing a condition wherein components inside a network under compression are in continuous tension.

Vytrus Biotech Debuts Elaya Renova for Hair/Scalp 'Tensegrity,' New Brand Identity

Debuting at in-cosmetics Global, the Elaya Renova active introduces a way to protect and restructure both the hair and scalp at the same time, offering a multifaceted ingredient to approach all the needs of hair care in one raw material.

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IFF/Lucas Meyer Cosmetics' Wastar Pink Berry & Wastar Lavender

Wastar Pink Berry and Wastar Lavender are both recent skin care actives recently launched.

The active, organic cucumber water is suggested as a water replacement for formulations and is said to impart prebiotic properties.

Biolie Presents 3 Plant Waters, Plum Seed Oil and Preservative Booster at In-cos Global

Biolie will present 3 water replacements, including pear, zucchini and cucumber; an organic certified plum seed oil; and a natural preservative booster during in-cosmetics Global 2022.

The objective of this study was to develop a topical emulsion containing leaf extract of Morus nigra L., as well as to evaluate the stability, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of the formulations.

Moraceae Emulsion Exhibits Stability, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities

A recent study describes the development of a topical emulsion containing the leaf extract of Morus nigra L. and tests for stability as well as antioxidant and antibacterial activities of the formulations.

Resveratrol is a plant-based ingredient with proven efficacy to support sun protection. Here, the author outlines resveratrol’s properties and manufacturing, as well as its application to prevent sun damage and signs of aging.

Ingredient Profile: Resveratrol

Resveratrol is a plant-based ingredient with proven efficacy to support sun protection. Here, the author outlines resveratrol’s properties and manufacturing, as well as its application to prevent sun damage and signs of aging.

Plantapon Soy is a bio-based surfactant made from soy protein derivative from non-GMO soybean made from renewable resources and coconut oil for natural, mild skin and hair cleansing products.

BASF Launches Plantapon Soy for Mild Rinse-off Applications

Plantapon Soy is a bio-based surfactant made from soy protein derivative from non-GMO soybean made from renewable resources and coconut oil for natural, mild skin and hair cleansing products.

Gransense+ is designed to give compatible options for creating high-performance natural formulations that can include SPF, blurring, long wear, and/or color cosmetics such as foundations and concealers.

Grant's Gransense+ Adds Sensory and Multifunctional Benefits Naturally

Gransense+ offers natural sensory and multifunctional capabilities such as SPF, blurring, long wear and/or color possibilities.

Prunizen targets psychoemotional stress-triggered cortisol production known to weaken hair health. A clinical study of the active found anti-hair loss activity after 3 months.

Clariant's Prunizen Targets Stress-Induced Hair Loss

Prunizen targets the psycho-emotional stress-triggered cortisol production known to weaken hair health. A clinical study of the active found anti-hair loss activity after three months.

Characteristics of Biophytosebum are shinier, more easily spreadable and is reportedly as smooth as a volatile silicone, and less greasy than a film-forming one.

Sophim's Biophytosebum Acts as Natural Alternative to Silicones

Biophytosebum is reportedly shinier, more easily spread and as smooth as a volatile silicone, as well as less greasy than a film-forming one.

Geotech will add to its natural color product portfolios with Geopearl SFT pigments and Geonature glitter.

Geotech Launches Geopearl SFT Pearlescent Pigments and Geonature Biodegradable Glitter

The technologies reportedly deliver on aesthetics without environmental harm.

The Bio-PEC oils structurally mimic the endocannabinoids, the endogenous molecules of which contain fatty acid amide structures that bind to cellular cannabinoid receptors, thereby acting similar to CBD on skin.

Incospharm Introduces CBD Alternative Oil Range Bio-PEC

Incospharm's Bio-PEC range comprises bioconversion-processed, eco-friendly plant oils that avoid potential regulatory issues associated with the use of cannabidiol (CBD).

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Ethosome Gel Affirmed for Esthetics, Stability and Anti-aging Neem Delivery

Research published in the International Journal of Drug Discovery & Herbal Research characterized the properties of an ethosome gel incorporating the herb Azadirachta indica (neem), which is known for its anti-aging properties.

(From L): Laurence Dorlhac, Chef de rubrique chez France Télévisions and awards moderator; Marc-Antoine Jamet, Cosmetic Valley président; and Stefan Mazy, CEO and Founder of Derma Health Solutions Pty. Ltd., Cosmetic Victories industry award recipient for the SkinRNA Micro-cell Test

Green Gelling Agent and Real-time Gene Patch Test Top Cosmetic Victories

Cosmetic Victories 2022 winners were announced by Cosmetic Valley on March 22 during a YouTube video. Top accolades went to a sustainable carbohydrate-based gelling agent for oil phases and a diagnostic patch to measure genetic activity in real time.

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Blue Biotech to Surge Through 2024

The market for blue biotechnology, i.e., biotech derived from marine organisms, is projected to surge with CAGR of 10.2% from 2018-2024. In an upcoming webcast, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics explores this vast resource for cosmetics. Register now; it's free.

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Biome-Friendly Fiber for Active Anti-Aging Beauty - download studies data

A skin appearance enhancer, promoting Pro-Collagen 1 secretion and increasing ECM remodeling, rejuvenating skin cells with ‘biome-friendly’ qualities.