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Elementis to Highlight Sustainable Film Former, Natural Rheology Modifier and K-beauty Concepts at In-Cosmetics Asia 2025
Ingredients showcased will range from a biodegradable film-former for sunscreens and natural oil phase rheology modifiers, to K-beauty inspired product concepts.
Actives
Does Your Product Belong Among the
C&T Allē Award
Elites? Enter the 2026 Program to Find Out
The
C&T Allē Awards
have a long history of recognizing excellence across the cosmetic landscape. Does your innovation have what it takes to join them? Enter now to find out.
Event Coverage
Rising to the Occasion: What it Means to Win a
C&T Allē Award
— Earn Your Standing Ovation in 2026
"We are profoundly grateful to the
C&T
team for acknowledging our efforts, which motivates us to persist in pushing boundaries and revolutionizing the cosmetics industry."
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.
Formulating Aids
Ultra Chemical Spotlights Valida S+ for Smoother Skin, Stable Formulations
Ultra Chemical spotlights Sappi's Valida S+, a bio-based, highly fibrillated cellulose that stabilizes without emulsifiers, improves spreadability and more.
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.
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.
Formulating Aids
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.
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.
Natural/Sustainable
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.
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!
Sensory
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.
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.
Natural/Sustainable
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.
Event Coverage
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.
Companies
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.
Event Coverage
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.
Natural/Sustainable
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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