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Into the Blue: Novel Test Reveals Blue Light Damage, Protection Strategies

The negative effects of visible or blue light on skin are not fully understood. This article describes a model to test for potential damage and screen for compounds to suppress it. Results confirm blue light induces cutaneous damage, and a 3-D strategy of UV filters, vitamins and plant extracts suppresses it.

Patent Picks—Natural Fragrance, Antifungal Peptides, Schizandra Acne Treatment, Uchuhuba Mattifier and More

Chosen biweekly by Rachel Grabenhofer, editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to nature-derived and nature-inspired technologies.

Consumer Perspective—Skin Care From Nature

In Europe, the natural and organic cosmetics market has grown despite the economic downturn. Consumers are increasingly concerned about skin care ingredients they see as posing potential health risks, due in large part to media hype. This has led many to look for natural ingredients on product labels.

Future of Green and Niche Markets Explored at MWSCC Technical Symposium

Over 110 attendees flocked to the Belvedere Events & Banquets in Elk Grove Village, Ill., USA, to attend the Midwest chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemist's (MWSCC) Fall Technical Symposium on Oct. 10, 2013.

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Cold Stress Damage, Banished: Daphne odora Extract Improves Skin Moisture and Healing

Cold stress can affect the integrity of the skin. In relation, compounds synthesized by plants under environmental stress have been characterized for their protective effects; although limited data relates to cold stress. This article explores an extract from Daphne odora cell cultures to address cold stress-related damage including dryness, cutaneous micro-lesions and inflammation.

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Hydration Regulation: Hibiscus sabdariffa Osmolyte for Barrier Moisture Control

An organically grown Australian variety of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. was studied in a new strategy to increase water uptake and limit water loss in challenged skin. Naturally rich in betaine, the floral calyx extract was tested for its effects in the skin’s osmolyte strategy, in support of skin hydration and barrier function.

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Confounding Labels: One ‘Natural’ = 100+ ‘Chemicals’

As most formulators are aware, creating a product with three or more botanicals in it means a final formula containing more than 200 chemicals. How is this better for skin? It's not, according to this commentary.

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Canada’s ‘High’ Hopes for Regulatory Reform: Cannabis Legislation Sparks Debate

Canada is preparing for a regulatory overhaul that could replace outdated rules and classifications with one category:"Consumer Health Products." Cannabis-containing products also face trailblazing reform as countries and states disagree on the controversial ingredient's legality. What parallels can be drawn? Read on to learn.

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Study Explores Consumer Attachment to Naturals/Organics

New study from The Benchmarking Company sheds new light on women’s motivations, fears and passions for natural and organic beauty products; study also details attitudes toward nutricosmetics and cosmeceuticals and desired delivery systems.

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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.

Attendees of the awards dinner toasted all the finalists, celebrating beauty innovation. Read on to see who came out on top.

And the Winners Are … C&T Presents the 2024 Allē Awards and Merits

Beauty innovators lined the red carpet and graced the stage under the limelight during the exclusive 2024 Cosmetics & Toiletries Allē Awards celebration dinner, held on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.

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Unlocking the Power of Plant Exosomes (PDEVs) – The New Natural Way of Delivering Cosmetic Efficacy

Plant exosomes could be valuable tools for combating photodamage and premature skin ageing. They are one of the latest innovations in cosmetics, and are one emerging technology that market analysis companies tell us to watch. Read more here.

Patent Picks—Hair Relaxer; Acmella Oleracea, Ficus Benghalensis; Non-allergic Propolis, Paper Mulberry and More Natural Actives

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition, chosen by Katie Anderson (Schaefer), associate editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, features patents related to natural actives.

Green Formulations: Not All Components Are Equal

In the consumer’s mind, a natural or green cosmetic is automatically safe; however, the safety, quality and efficacy of botanical ingredients used in formulations need to be carefully assessed. Stability is also an important issue. Current research is directing analyses of final formulations to evaluate not only their cosmetic raw materials, but also their active materials.

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Supplier Forum: Making Naturals Functional

Naturals—consumers have rallied for them, but are they always as effective as their synthetic counterparts? In this month's Supplier Forum, experts weighed in on methods to make natural ingredients functional.

This 'Read the Label' looks at the ingredients and claims for Aveda's Color Conserve, Daily Color Protect.

Read the Label: Aveda's Color Conserve Daily Color Protect

This "Read the Label" looks at the ingredients and claims for Aveda's Color Conserve, Daily Color Protect. The brand uses eco-friendly ingredients such as green tea extract, babassu seed oil and castor seed oil.

Bromelain and papain are food enzymes found respectively in pineapple and papaya, and often used as cosmetic ingredients.

Enzymology: Accelerating Success in the Skin Care Market

While the benefits of enzymes have long been known, interest in enzymology for cosmetic and dermatological applications has grown. Advances in the functionality, safety and stability of enzymes are accelerating skin care product development; some are described here.

Sustainable Amazonian Cosmetic and Fragrance Materials

Leveraging biodiversity, sustainable sourcing and modern processing technology to create new fragrance and and cosmetic actives.