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Which Cosmetic Ingredient Blends Will Attain C&T Allēs in 2026?

These blends represent the critical building blocks of modern cosmetics, showcasing how individual ingredients can work in powerful synergy.

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Natural Cosmetics Market Expected To Reach $96.4 Billion Over Next Ten Years

The growth in this market is being driven by increasing consumer preference for plant-based and minimally-processed personal care products.

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Formulating Forum: Climate-Responsive Sun Protection and Eco-friendly Water Resistance

This article describes approaches to climate-responsive sun care. It also provides examples of efforts to obtain water resistance per ISO in an oil and an o/w sprayable emulsion, where traditional polymers are replaced with eco-friendlier alternatives.

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Jojoba Desert Reaffirms Ethical Sourcing with Sixth Consecutive Fair for Life Certification

The audit specifically highlighted the manufacturer’s agricultural practices, labor standards, and the transparent management of its Fair Trade fund.

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2026 Beauty Ingredient Trends: Highlights from in-cosmetics Global's Innovation Zone

This trend report is available for download now.

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Bioactives, Delivery Systems and Sustainable Innovation: What’s Next in Beauty

This report highlights notable new ingredients shaping the industry—from bioactives that mimic in-office aesthetic procedures to stress-fighting and neurobeauty compounds and beyond.

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[podcast] Urgent Actions and New Ideas to Lower the Eco Impact of Cosmetics: Part II

In this two-part video roundtable discussion, listeners will gain insights into the beauty industry's role in climate change, its environmental impact, and the innovative steps being taken to create a more sustainable future.

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[podcast] Urgent Actions and New Ideas to Lower the Eco Impact of Cosmetics: Part I

In this two-part video roundtable discussion, listeners will gain insights into the beauty industry's role in climate change, its environmental impact, and the innovative steps being taken to create a more sustainable future.

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Which Finished Indie Formulas Will Clinch C&T Allē Awards in 2026?

This year’s finalists stand out for their dedication to clean, vegan and sustainable/organic values — meeting a growing demand without compromising performance.

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Lesaffre Launches Innosya Cosmetic Ingredients to Drive Fermentation-Based Beauty

Innosya will offer a comprehensive range of patented ingredients, specifically focusing on solutions that support skin aging.

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PCHi 2026 Celebrates Excellence: Fountain Awards Finalists Revealed

With 850+ exhibitors from 26 countries, PCHi 2026 promises a dynamic showcase of emerging trends and technologies. Among these innovations, celebrating excellence in product development, are the ever-popular Fountain Awards. Here are the finalists.

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Micro Powders Earns EcoVadis Gold: Top 2% in Global Sustainability Rankings

The company achieved a 9% overall increase in its total score compared to the previous year.

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Givaudan Invests CHF 55M in "Campus 52" to Pair Production and Innovation in Natural Fragrances

The site will include both a production plant and an innovation laboratory.

Viridi, Zschimmer & Schwarz Ink JDA to Fast-Track CO₂-Based Surfactants

Surfactants remain one of the most carbon-intensive building blocks in shampoos, body washes and facial cleansers.

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Inolex's ProCondition 22 Rewrites Sustainable Hair and Skin Care

ProCondition 22 offers an alternative for formulators seeking to create quat-free products. Per the company, it is biodegradable, non-irritating and works by forming lamellar gel networks.

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Decoding Beauty Breakthroughs: L'Oréal Patent Taps Indigo + Actives to Target Cortisol for Hair Loss

Multinational beauty giant L'Oréal has developed a topical hair and scalp care formulation using a trio of active ingredients to inhibit cortisol and minimize hair loss – a novel push that now needs clinical data, experts say.

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Naolys Earns EcoVadis Platinum, Joining Top 1% for Global Sustainability

Naolys has secured the EcoVadis Platinum medal, scoring 86/100 and ranking in the top 1% of companies worldwide for sustainability performance.

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Carbon-to-Cream: Savor Leverages Food-Tech Platform to Enter Beauty Ingredients

Using proprietary thermochemical processes and inputs like captured CO₂, green hydrogen and methane, Savor can tune fatty acid profiles for consistency and performance, a persistent pain point for plant-derived oils.