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TEGOSOFT® LO MB – Kick Out Mineral Oil with a Natural All-rounder

Minimize your environmental footprint with TEGOSOFT® LO MB. This new and unique emollient is the natural alternative to mineral oil with a comparable sensory. At the same time, it provides ecological benefits compared to mineral oil.

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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.

The ingredient has been categorized as low-risk with functions including antioxidant and skin conditioner.

Sytheon's Bakuchiol Gains Approval in China

Sytenol A (INCI: Bakuchiol), a natural alternative to retinol, is the first bakuchiol approved for use in the Chinese marketplace.

Bio Botanica Licorice Extract Skin Brightening Health Interview Sept 2022

[video] Licorice for Skin-brightening and Health Benefits

Licorice extract is nothing new but the demand for it from the Asian market has surged in recent years. In this video, sponsored by Bio-Botanica, Mark Sysler, SVP of sales for the company, explains why. Watch now.

New Purple 2364 is a sustainable and vegan shade that has been tested to work well with a variety of skin tones.

Givaudan Active Beauty Unveils New Purple 2364 Vibrant Vegan Pigment

New Purple 2364 is a sustainable and vegan pigment that works well with a variety of skin tones.

'By inhibiting the CYP-26 enzyme that degrades retinoic acid in our skin, it maintains a higher level of innate retinol in skin for the same effects. We 'stole' this idea from pharma,' said Zülli.

[video] Increasing Innate Retinoic Acid for Anti-aging, Clarifying Effects

Retinol’s benefits for skin are well-known but so are its drawbacks. Alternatively, NovoRetin was developed to increase skin’s innate retinoic acid. Fred Zülli, Ph.D., of Mibelle AG Biochemistry, explains, in this free sponsored video. Watch now.

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Berjé’s Bulgarian Rose Water Showcases the Beauty of Upcycling

Berjé discusses the history and value behind Bulgarian rose water: an upcycled ingredient that is the byproduct of an extraordinary distillation process.

Evonik's Tegosoft LO MB is an emollient suitable for pigment wetting in color cosmetics formulations.

Evonik Presents Tegosoft LO MB as Sustainable Alternative to Mineral Oil

Evonik's Tegosoft LO MB emollient is also suitable for pigment wetting in color cosmetics formulations.

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Natural, Eco-friendly Formulating: Free Ebook

Natural personal care products have outgrown their origin story to become something greater: healthier, eco-friendlier and more sustainable. These aspects of product formulation are compiled in the free e-book before you, sponsored by Jojoba Desert.

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SYMPARE Methyl Ester Sulfonates (MES) Curated for Personal Care: The perfect balance between product performance and naturality

Improve your sustainability profile with KLK OLEO’s SYMPARE Methyl Ester Sulphonates (MES) - a sulphate-free anionic surfactant naturally made from plant source for the personal care categories.

An article highlights the potential dangers of UV VIS and infrared light and a need to further test natural products, while suggesting methods to further strengthen current sunscreen and anti-aging products.

How Natural Antioxidants, Iron Chelators Boost Sunscreens and Anti-aging Products

A recent article reviews the mechanisms of aging caused by excess ROS production due to UV, visible and infrared light exposure. Natural antioxidants with specific properties are proposed to strengthen sunscreens and anti-aging products.

Tannin-rich Ñangapiri from the Argentine Misiones rainforest was used to create Novachem's natural sebum modulator.

Novachem Debuts Oleobiota Sebum Modulator

Derived from the Argentine Misiones rainforest, Oleobiota is based on the Ñangapiri botanical and complies with the Nagoya Protocol.

Sustainable company Lignopure has developed a particle technology to fully utilize lignin with its LignoBase line, set to launch in 2023.

Lignopure to Launch LignoBase Line for Color, White Cast Control and More

Lignopure has developed a sustainable particle technology to fully utilize lignin, which will be featured in the company's LignoBase line, set to launch in 2023.

A recent study published by Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy details the use of dandelion seeds as a natural source of active constituents.

Study Finds CO2-Extracted Dandelion Seed Offers Cosmetic Bioactivity

A recent study published in Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy details the use of dandelion seeds as a natural source of active cosmetic constituents including fatty acids, among others.

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Inside Ingredients: Bee-autiful Skin

There’s a reason we use “honey” as a term of endearment. It’s sweet, like a valentine, but also takes good care of our skin; from healing wounds, to acting as an antioxidant.

Chemicals company BASF has introduced ComfortBD to the U.S. market, a natural CBD-based ingredient with sustainability in mind. The ingredient is another step toward sustainability for the BASF Care Chemicals Division.

BASF's CBD Solutions Expands Clean Beauty Offerings

BASF has introduced ComfortBD to the U.S. market, a natural CBD-based ingredient with sustainability in mind. This launch is another step toward sustainability for the company's Care Chemicals division.

John Jiménez, senior researcher at Belcorp, will explain fundamentals in the physiology and anatomy of the brain and how they are important to cosmetic product experiences during Beauty Accelerate 2022. Register now.

Neuromarketing: Creating Engaging Consumer Experiences at Beauty Accelerate 2022

John Jiménez, senior researcher at Belcorp, will be hosting a session on neuromarketing at Beauty Accelerate 2022. The discussion will be a "101"-style course exploring how to create engaging consumer experiences. Register now for the best rates.