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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.

Microplastics are sometimes used in mineral-based sunscreens to get high-density particles to disperse evenly.

Macro Oceans Launches Big Kelp Flex to Eliminate Microplastics

California-based biotech company Macro Oceans launched Big Kelp Flex, its new seaweed cellulose ingredient.

Structure Silk is a starch-derived rheology modifier that functions as a texturizer and film-former, suitable for skin care and hair styling emulsions.

Nouryon Introduces Three Innovations to Elevate Sustainable Hair Styling, Skin/Hair Care

Structure Silk is a starch-derived rheology modifier, Armocare Aqua 12 is non-quarternary hair conditioner and Demeon ReNu 100 is a renewable propellant.

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Skin Care Gets Smarter: Exploring Advanced Ingredient Technologies

Here we explore some of the most advanced ingredients in skin care and how they are revolutionizing the industry. With advances in technology, manufacturers and brands can design products and formulas that adjust to the skin’s unique needs.

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Cellugy x Bioli Debut Bio-based EcoFlexy Rheology Modifier in Commercial Skin Care Cream

The partnership introduces Cellugy's EcoFlexy, a sustainable alternative to petrochemicals, in premium skin care amid growing regulatory pressures.

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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!

When tested in a bouncy anti-aging cream, experts noted Actigum Care delivered better pick-up, faster absorption and improved rub-out freshness.

Cargill Highlights BotaniDesign Emollient and Actigum Care Rheology Modifier to Elevate Sustainable Beauty

BotaniDesign is an emollient and plant-based alternative to petroleum jelly, while Actigum Care is a natural rheology modifier replacement for petro-based polymers.

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CP Kelco Elevates Thickening, Stabilizing with Keltrol Biodegradable, Certified Xanthan Gums

Per CP Kelco, the COSMOS and Natrue-certified ingredients meet vegan, non-GMO and cruelty-free standards to deliver strong ethical value without compromising performance.

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Which of These 16 Base Ingredients Will Clinch C&T Allēs in 2025?

From a carbon-based black pigment, solid lipid and unique Guerbert alcohol, to biodegradable hair styling polymer, novel cold processable thickener, multifunctional preservative and more, here are C&T Allēs base ingredients finalist profiles.

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Sharon Personal Care Debuts Emulsifier Selector Tool with Texture-first Focus

Mainly emulsifiers determine the sensory profile of emulsions; especially appearance, pick-up and rub-out. To make their selection easier, the tool takes a top-down approach to guide formulators, starting with the desired texture.

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Exclusive Look: 5 Emerging Functionals You'll See at In-cosmetics Asia 2024

In-cosmetics Asia 2024 marks a new milestone: 100 ingredients will be featured in this year's Innovation Zone. As the media sponsor, Cosmetics & Toiletries was given an exclusive preview; here are 5 innovations you'll find there.

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Seppic's Natural Solagum AX Thickener Gives Skin an 'Instant' Lift + Brightening Effects

The multifunctional rheology modifier is said to perform better than xanthan gum alone in terms of thickening and stabilizing formulas, while bringing film-forming, soothing and moisturizing properties just 30 min after use.

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11 On-trend Ingredients Coming to in-cos Asia: Anti-Hair Loss Peptide, Exosomes, Vegan TXA and More

Arriving in Bangkok this Nov. 5-7, 2024, in-cosmetics Asia will highlight ingredients and concepts from more than 500 exhibitors. In this sneak preview, we highlight 11 on-trend innovations.

Article Download: Chitosan in Cosmetics - Technical Aspects when Formulating

A high-grade chitosan made from shrimp shells has viscosity-building and antimicrobial properties that support its use in cosmetic emulsions and gels. This article explores it application and formulation. Download it from our archives here.

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Indie Sleaze, Brat Summer ... How Market Trends Affect Formula Basics: 7 Experts Weigh In

We often explore how market trends influence product concepts. Less often do we focus on their impact on preservation, rheology and other formula basics. As such, we reached out to industry insiders for their take; here, seven experts weigh in.

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Cosmetics & Toiletries Unveils Beauty Themes for 2025

From skin and hair health, to holistic protection, mind-body beauty and integrated sensory experiences, 2025's media agenda will equip cosmetic chemists and beauty innovators to develop advanced products that compete in a dynamic, competitive marketplace.

The ingredient is derived through Teysha’s natural product polycarbonate platform, which per the company, can create a wide range of polymers with tunable properties for practical short and long-term applications.

Teysha Technologies Debuts Microplastics Replacement AggiePol for Beauty Applications

The biodegradable material has the potential to eliminate 8,700 tonnes of microplastics used in cosmetics as thickeners, film-forming agents, stabilizers and more.

The ingredient is produced by upcycling agricultural and food waste, and by applying green chemistry, the ingredient can fully degrade within 60 days, complying with new EU regulations on microplastics.

Bioweg's MicBeads100 Microplastic Alternative: Cosmetic Victories Winner Profile

MicBeads100, from Bioweg, won the 2024 Cosmetic Victories Industry Prize. This bacterial cellulose-derived functional micropowder can replace solid microplastics. Here, Prateek Mahalwar, Ph.D., founder and CEO for the company, described the innovation.

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