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Natural/Sustainable
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.
Formulating Aids
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.
Rheology/Thickener
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.
Event Coverage
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.
Event Coverage
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.
Natural/Sustainable
Macro Oceans Launches Big Kelp Flex to Eliminate Microplastics
California-based biotech company Macro Oceans launched Big Kelp Flex, its new seaweed cellulose ingredient.
Actives
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.
Consumers/Market
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.
Safety
Why a Ban on PFAS Across Cosmetics and Other Industries Right Now is Misguided [opinion]
The wide use of forever chemicals across cosmetics and other industries and their persistence have opened them to scrutiny. But banning the entire PFAS class would be disruptive without any basis in science or good public policy. Why? Read on to see.
Rheology/Thickener
How Natural Butylene Glycol Advances Market and Rheology Dynamics
Demand for sustainable ingredients in cosmetics and personal care is well-known. Here, a sustainable natural butylene glycol is described to advance this trend and its effects on viscosity and elasticity are assessed in five test formulas.
Event Coverage
Cosmetic Victories Profile: Niki Baccile, Ph.D., on Biosurfactant-biopolymer Interactions
In this interview, Niki Baccile, Ph.D., of CNRS, a finalist in the latest Cosmetic Victories competition, describes the unique properties of biosurfactant-biopolymer combinations for applications in creams, lotions, emulsions, etc.
Actives
The Base Above The Rest
Cirebelle introduces our new highly economical, self-emulsifying cream the CireBase LB55. Made of a blend of our Cirewax and provides a product that gives a premium feel with a smooth elegant finish.
Event Coverage
Cosmetic Victories Winner Profile: Sami Halila, Ph.D., on Green Gelling Agent for Oil Phases
Winners and finalists of the Cosmetic Victories, a competition presented by Cosmetic Valley-ESSEC, recently were announced. In this profile, Sami Halila, Ph.D., of CNRS tells up more about his award-winning glyco-oleogelator.
Magazine
Ingredient Review: Sclerotium Gum
Sclerotium gum is a viable natural option for formulators to meet sustainable demands thanks to its toxicology profile, gelling, hydrating and stabilizing properties.
Rheology/Thickener
Minimize drawbacks of conventional natural polymers
Leave behind the typical low viscosity, lumpy textures and stringiness associated with natural leave-on skin and body care. Meet Clariant’s natural rheology modifier Plantasens® Biogum Tara.
Natural/Sustainable
Formulate premium sustainable products with Silmer® Sustain-H [sample request]
Modern personal care consumers expect functionality, a “wow” factor and an ethical feel-good with respect to sustainability. Silmer® Sustain-H delivers all of these and more.
Skin Care
Read the Label: Beauty Pie's Über Youth Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-On Serum
This "Read the Label" analyzes Beauty Pie’s Über Youth Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-On Serum, which is said to prevent skin aging and balance the microbiome, featuring actives such as
Hydrangea paniculata
, ceramide NG and more.
Natural/Sustainable
Read the Label: Nursem's Caring Hand Wash
This "Read the Label" looks at the Nursem's Caring Hand Wash, which is claimed to be soap-free and contains a blend of natural surfactants, avocado oil, grapefruit peel oil and more.
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