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Editor's Note: The New Science of Skin, Brain and Beauty — From AI to Health and Emotion
Our September issue explores how neuroscience, biotech, AI and wellness are transforming personal care — shifting it from surface-level solutions to predictive, personalized and biologically attuned innovations that connect skin, brain and self.
Event Coverage
Beyond the Hype:
C&T Allēs
Honor Beauty Innovation Through Scientific Rigor
We've established comprehensive scientific evaluation criteria for the 2026
C&T Allē Awards
, ensuring innovations are assessed through evidence-based methodology that honors the technical rigor driving beauty industry breakthroughs.
Preservation
Curie Co. Breaks pH Barrier with Launch of AmpliPQ, a High-Performance Sodium Benzoate Preservative
The system significantly extends the antimicrobial effectiveness of sodium benzoate up to pH 8.5 — far beyond its traditional range, per the company.
Safety
4 U.S. Bills Propose Ban on 18 Cosmetic Ingredients, Fill the MoCRA 'Gap'
This legislative effort reflects growing public interest in ingredient safety and environmental health.
Microbiology
Niacinamide Platform Delivers Double Duty to Protect Products and Skin
Niacinamide is known for its skin benefits. Here, select ingredients were combined with it and explored for its potential to also protect against contamination. MIC data and challenge testing are presented, supporting the ingredient’s dual functionality.
Event Coverage
More Time to Shine: Submission Deadlines Extended for the 2026
C&T Allē Awards
The 2026
C&T Allē Awards
just gave innovators more time to shine. Early Bird entries are now due Sept. 15, with final submissions accepted through Oct. 15. Don’t miss your chance to be spotlighted for excellence in beauty innovation.
Event Coverage
7 Hot Topics in Cosmetics R&D from NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2025
This year’s show spotlighted a blend of science and emotion, with a notable emphasis on the mind-skin connection, biodegradable innovation and performance + experience.
Sensory
[updated] How Fragrance and Body Lotion Disarm OH Radicals Caused by the Human Oxidation Field
A new study in Science Advances examines how the natural human oxidation field can affect chemical exposures indoors – and how fragrances and personal care products such as body lotions alter these dynamics.
Companies
Evident Ingredients Taps Black Label Ingredients for Exclusive U.S. Distribution
The partnership gives BLI rights to distribute Evident’s Evicide and Evicare lines across the United States.
Event Coverage
2026
C&T Allē Awards
Portal is Open — Beauty Innovation Abounds: Show Us Your Stuff
With beauty innovation abuzz, especially around spring trade shows,
Cosmetics & Toiletries
is excited to open the 2026
Allē Awards
submission portal. Show us what you've got!
Natural/Sustainable
Symrise Advances Clean Product Protection, Oral Care, Skin Glow and Sensitive Skin Care
Symrise recently highlighted its Mindera line for clean product protection, Optacool Fuji for oral care freshness, the award-winning Supervisome EPH for skin strength and glow, and SymRelief Green to soothe sensitive skin.
Formulating Aids
Clariant Presents Nipaguard SCE Vita and Aristoflex Sun to Address Evolving Preservation, Sunscreen Demands
These innovations are said to empower formulators to create the next generation of cosmetics and sun care products that meet rising expectations for eco-consciousness, efficacy and consumer experience.
Event Coverage
2025
C&T Allēs
Celebrate Beauty Innovators with Merit Recognitions
While some innovations take home the top
C&T Allē Award
, still others demonstrate strengths in select areas. These are honored as Merit recipients; 47 were awarded in 2025.
Microbiology
Microbiological Considerations for Refillable Bulk Cosmetics: Survey and Commentary
The commercial sale of refillable products in bulk now includes liquid galenic formulas. Their diverse flow chains pose unique microbial challenges, as shown here, underlining the importance of flow chain planning and assessment tools/strategies.
Event Coverage
In-cosmetics Global Unveils the 2025 Award Contenders
In-cosmetics Global has announced the much-anticipated shortlist for the 2025 Awards, to be presented April 8, 2025, in Amsterdam. Competing in seven categories, innovators will go head to head for top honors.
Sensory
AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green: A 100% Biobased Multifunctional from Chemoxy/Seqens
Designed for use in skin care and deodorant formulations, AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green delivers both functional benefits and a sustainable edge.
Actives
Meet Our Experts from Bubble, Supergoop!, L'Oreal, Danessa Myricks Beauty, Fazit, BeautyStat, Nutrafol, Laura Geller, Estee Lauder & More...
This dynamic event will dive into critical topics, including connecting with Gen Alpha and Gen Z, advancing longevity-focused innovations, meeting the demands of value-driven consumers, designing sustainable packaging and leveraging data-driven insights.
Safety
7 Recent Recalls: Babygenics, Tom's of Maine, Amika, HiBAR and Others
From hair spray and repair cream, to tattoo ink, children's sunscreen, toothpaste and others, several products have been recalled in recent months due to safety hazards and regulatory non-compliance. Following is an overview.
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