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100% Green, Bio-based Wood Vanillin

Vanillin serves as an antioxidant and in flavor and fragrance applications, and the market for bio-based vanillin is growing rapidly as customers move away from synthetics.

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Calamus Root Breaking Into the Cosmetic World

Calamus root is rich in vitamin C and usually taken orally to nourish cells. Due to the presence of antioxidant nutrients, this ingredient is highly utilized in nutraceuticals—and is drawing interest for cosmetics.

Greentech Launches Soft Butter Line for Sensory, Emulsification and Skin Benefit

Greentech has launched a range of 3-in-1 actives that emulsify, consistute the oily phase and improve biological activity. GreenSofts combine the properties of soft butters with sensory and auto-emulsion capacities.

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Zataria, Syrian Catnip, Cinnamon and 'B.S.'? Essential Oils in the Literature

Considering the current popularity of essential oils, we offer the following brief literature review of recent and upcoming publications on research and development in this field.

The latest launches include preservative systems, butters, oils, plant and berry extracts, skin brighteners and sensory modifying actives.

Integrity Ingredients Showcases Latest Launches

The latest launches revealed include preservative systems, butters, oils, plant and berry extracts, skin brighteners, and sensory modifying actives.

The ingredient reportedly reduces redness, itching and irritation, making the technology appropriate for sensitive skin, and offers antioxidant benefits to protect the skin from environmental stressors and premature aging.

Presperse's Biotech-powered BioSyn Bisabolol is Optimized for Sensitive Skin

The ingredient is therefore appropriate at levels of 0.1-1.0% for skin, body, scalp, sun, baby, intimate care and pet care products.

Organic Colloidal Oatmeal and Oat Flour

Oat Cosmetics is launching organic versons of its best-selling natural oat flours at SCS Formulate.

Herve Fretay, left, and Fabrice Lefevre, right, both discussed sustainable and sensory innovation during the launch party for Givaudan Active Beauty's Sensoria.

Givaudan's Sensoria: Ethical Sourcing, Fragrance and Cosmetics Meet

Formulation includes ethically sourced ingredients, including Vetivyne, highlighting the intersection of sustainability, technology and multifunctional beauty.

Autoxidation May Explain Essential Oil Contact Allergy

Researchers reported that eczema-provoking allergens formed by the reaction with acid in the ambient air (autoxidation) or with skin enzymes may be to blame for allergic reactions to essential oils.

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5 Can't-miss Innovations at In-cosmetics Asia 2025

In-cosmetics Asia 2025 will feature 100+ ingredients in this year's Innovation Zone. Five examples are given here, including a nanovesicle-delivered bakuchiol/avocado exosome blend, microalgae repair enzymes to support cellular longevity, and more.

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Formula Focus: Eco-friendly Body Bliss Moisturizer

This cold processable moisturizing body cream is designed to provide immediate comfort and nourishment for healthier, more beautiful skin.

Entries ranged from a bio-derived hair fixative polymer to a natural extract to promote hair growth.

57 Ingredients Debut in PCHi's Product Showcase

Here they are: all 57 launches featured in the New Product Showcase during PCHi. Entries ranged from a bio-derived hair fixative polymer to a natural extract to promote hair growth.

Sibelius Natural Products has added a natural oil portfolio, including Roman chamomile, English sage and English peppermint.

Sibelius Adds Natural Oils Line with Chamomile, Sage and Peppermint

Sibelius Natural Products has expanded from nutraceutical ingredients by adding a natural oil portfolio, adding Roman chamomile, English sage and English peppermint. These aromatic oils have extended applications in skin, body and hair care; personal hygiene; and fragrance and flavor.

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HOWTIAN Expands SoPure Platform into Lip Care Applications

The new solutions introduced plant-based sensory ingredients designed to improve taste transfer, mask bitterness, and support clean-label positioning.

All latest innovations in longevity, radiance, and sustainable beauty solutions - all in one place.

How These Star Ingredients Are Setting New Standards in Beauty

This report highlights star ingredients driving the skin longevity phenomenon, among others, and redefining standards for beauty.

Provision offers a mindful take on prestige beauty and personal care.

Provision Delivers Mindful Luxury

"If my products help people to take a moment for themselves each day, my dream will be realized.”

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12 Top Trends and Buzzwords in Beauty at In-Cosmetics 2025

Here's a quick rundown of the top trends in beauty ingredients and concepts we saw at In-Cosmetics Global 2025; and this is just a sampling.

Ashland’s Santalwood biofunctional encourages skin regeneration and firmness for well-aging formulations.

Ashland Uses AI to Capture Sandalwood VOC for Skin, Aromatherapy

Powered by AI, Ashland’s Santalwood biofunctional encourages skin regeneration and firmness for well-aging formulations.