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Rethinking Performance and Biodegradability in Skin Care and Sun Care

The Eastman Esmeri™ portfolio was developed as a high-performance, biodegradable alternative to synthetic polymer microparticles, silica and other micropowder options.

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Bridging Clean Beauty and High Performance: Seppic Unveils Sepilife™ NEOS

Seppic's squalane-based liquid polymer is designed for cold processing with a fast inversion time and unique sensorial experience.

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[podcast] The Definition of Performance Plus: Exploring Ashland’s New Polymer Platforms

Ashland’s director of marketing for personal care discusses the company’s latest innovations to create sustainable products with sensorial experiences.

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Formulating Forum: Exploring Natural Rheology Modifiers for Sustainable Cosmetic Systems

This article evaluates four rheology modifiers for their structural features, performance and sensory characteristics as green alternatives to traditional ingredients.

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And the C&T Allē Award Goes To ... Unveiling the 2026 Winners

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2026 Allēs Showcase Sustainable Innovation, Personalized Solutions and More - Judges' Comments

The C&T team combined the judges’ comments and highlights for each finalist of the 2026 Allē Awards.

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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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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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Minimalist, Natural, Mighty: ViscoPure Reinvents Gel Texture

ViscoPure improves texture and sensory properties, producing smooth, non-stringy and transparent gels that meet current minimalist aesthetic trends.

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Meet the 2026 C&T Allē Awards Finalists – Trailblazers in Beauty Innovation

The 2026 C&T Allē Awards are just around the corner, celebrating the trailblazers of beauty innovation on May 18, 2026, in NYC. This year’s finalists represent the pinnacle of creativity, science and vision. Meet this year's contenders.

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10 New Frontiers in Beauty: Highlights from the 2025 In-Cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone — Plus APAC Goes Green [EXCLUSIVE REPORTS]

Biotech, emotion and sustainability have shifted beauty to holistic well-being, as the 120+ ingredients in the 2025 In-Cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone reveal. Download our exclusive report — plus, learn how APAC beauty is leading the charge to go green.

Bioweg Secures €16 M Series A to Scale Biodegradable Microplastic Alternatives

The funds will enable Bioweg to scale its precision fermentation operations to convert food industry byproducts into bacterial cellulose, commercialize its products, and construct a first-of-its-kind bacterial cellulose production facility in Germany.

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Top 11 Hotspots for Future Beauty Innovation from the 2025 SCC Annual Scientific Meeting

The SCC's 79th Annual Scientific Meeting painted a vibrant picture of future hotspots for beauty innovation, inspiring some 800+ registered attendees in areas of epigenetics, hair bonding, claims substantiation and more. Following are our top 11 picks.

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[updated] 2026 C&T Allē Awards Date is Set: Join Us May 18 for a Red Carpet Reception in NYC

Mark your calendar: May 18, 2026, the C&T Allē Award winners will be announced at an exclusive red-carpet style reception in New York City.

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ROSS Completes Largest Double Planetary Mixer for Highly Viscous Materials

The large-capacity mixer is engineered for processing up to 750 gallons of highly viscous materials per batch.

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Elementis Acquires Alchemy Ingredients Limited for $22 Million

Elementis has announced its acquisition of U.K. Alchemy Ingredients Limited for $22 million.

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P2 Science Debuts Citrolatum P Sustainable Petrolatum Alternative

It can be used as a 1:1 replacement and has a similar melting point, providing formulators with a sustainable alternative that does not compromise performance or sensory experience.

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Sonneborn Expands SonneNatural Line with Fluidity 40P Cyclic Replacements and Synergy Customizable Hybrids

"Our latest technologies align with global regulatory requirements and sustainability goals, enabling us to provide purer, more eco-conscious solutions..."