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Preservation, Reimagined: Hybrid Antimicrobial Strategies for Safer, More Natural, Skin‑Protective Personal Care Products

Nature-aligned boosters transform preservation from necessity into value-adding benefit.

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Next in Skin: The Sensory Truth of Skin Care Lies Beyond What We See

Sensory inputs such as touch, sound and smell can impact how consumers perceive the quality of products.

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Arxada Targets Neutral pH Preservation Gap with Low-Dose Geogard Neu

The system can reportedly streamline qualification and compliance processes, offering a pragmatic route for reformulation and innovation.

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Eastman Launches Kalidex Foam Booster for High-Performance Personal Care

Kalidex improves formulation balance for personal care cleansing products, such as shampoo, body wash and facial cleansers.

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AmphiStar Launches AmphiNova Biosurfactant Platform

AmphiStar will launch selected AmphiNova molecules directly to the market in the coming year.

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IMCD To Unveil Seven Innovative Formulations for Post-Procedure Care at in-cos Global

The Aestheticae Curae formulations were developed by IMCD’s experts at the Hair Care & Toiletries Centre of Excellence in the United Kingdom and the Skin & Sun Care Centre of Excellence in France.

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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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Which Prototype Formulas/Chassis Will Take Home an Allē in 2026?

The C&T Allē Awards Prototype Product/Chassis category offers a compelling glimpse into the future of beauty, celebrating the innovation that happens long before a product reaches the shelf.

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NourishUs Naturals Launches CBD-Ready Cosmetic Bases

The collection features ten base formulas that are compatible with a wide range of CBD ingredients.

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Seppic Publishes New Prebiotic Efficacy Evidence for Moisturizing Active

The company’s researchers completed in vitro investigations to highlight the ingredient’s dual biological action.

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Which Finished Prestige Formulas Will Prevail in the 2026 C&T Allēs?

By prioritizing premium ingredients and superior sensory experiences, these brands are setting the benchmarks for quality that often trickle down through the rest of the market.

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Which Base Cosmetic Ingredients Will Rise to the Top in the 2026 C&T Allēs?

From solutions that soothe and protect sensitive skin, to those that enhance sustainability in hair and sun care, these innovations highlight the intersection of science, nature and creativity.

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Unilever’s Beauty & Personal Care: Premium Growth, Science-Driven Innovation, Resilient Margins

In a slowing global market, Unilever’s beauty and personal care divisions are delivering competitive USG, positive volume, and resilient margins.

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Wizard Wellness' Walmart Launch Marks Mass Market Leap for Microbiome-Driven Allergy Care

Doctor- and allergist-recommended, the system targets long-term allergy wellness while supporting broader benefits including improved sleep, mood and energy.

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Which Cosmetic Actives Will Triumph in This Year's C&T Allēs? Here are the 41 Contenders.

The sophistication of cosmetic actives is driving a wave of innovation where science meets sustainability. This year’s top Active Ingredient contenders demonstrate advances that precisely, effectively and eco-consciously address diverse skin concerns.

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Beauty's New Rules: 10 Takeaways from 2025's Prestige Playbook

At 5.7% of prestige share, bath and body is the smallest category—but one of the most emotionally resonant.

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Carbon-to-Cream: Savor Leverages Food-Tech Platform to Enter Beauty Ingredients

Using proprietary thermochemical processes and inputs like captured CO₂, green hydrogen and methane, Savor can tune fatty acid profiles for consistency and performance, a persistent pain point for plant-derived oils.

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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.