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FDA Proposes MoCRA-mandated Tests to Detect Asbestos in Talc-containing Cosmetics

On Dec. 26, 2024, the FDA proposed test methods by which cosmetic manufacturers would be required by MoCRA to assess talc-containing products for asbestos, along with enforcement provisions.

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Product Spotlight: Dickinson’s Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner

There is rising demand for products that deeply cleanse pores, improve skin texture and provide multifunctional benefits, such as exfoliation, hydration and anti-aging properties. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner provides a good example.

The collection includes four items: a body wash, body scrub, deodorant, and liquid hand wash.

Dove Launches Personal Care Collection with Crumbl Cookies

The collection will be available exclusively at Walmart for a limited time.

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Product Spotlight: Vaseline Intensive Care Almond Smooth Lotion

Lipids offer moisturizing, nourishing and protective properties, making them essential in formulas to enhance skin health. With pressing demand for those that are natural and effective, Vaseline Intensive Care Almond Smooth Lotion is a good example.

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Thomas Swan Premieres Casamed BKC, BKC PF Antimicrobials for Confident, 'Futureproof' Supply

The quaternary ammonium-based compounds are recognized for versatile antimicrobial properties; the palm oil-free grade is highlighted for supporting social responsibility and enabling the creation of more sustainable, "futureproof" formulations.

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Product Spotlight: E.L.F. Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm

Consumers are becoming more educated about the importance of thorough skin care, seeking products that deliver both cleanliness and nourishment. E.L.F.'s Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm nicely illustrates this.

Balms are favored for their dual function of removing makeup and impurities while delivering essential moisturizing benefits.

Product Spotlight: Thayers Blemish Clearing Balm

Described as a lightweight moisturizer, this balm is said to provide essential hydration while targeting acne with an alcohol-free formula. It reportedly leaves skin feeling renewed thanks in part to detoxifying lemongrass oil.

'Skin milks for the face and for the body are both compelling because they signal comfort.'

Product Spotlight: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Soothing Milk Cleanser Fragrance Free

The milk facial cleanser contains natural moisturizing factors (NMF) including hyaluronic acid and glycerin to keep skin soft and smooth.

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Feminine Care Brand Plum Launches a New Serum for Vaginal Dryness

Curive Healthcare has launched its first direct-to-consumer brand, Plum, debuting its first product the Plum Serum, formulated to provide solutions for an often-overlooked issue of vaginal health.

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Halle Berry's Respin and Women’s Intimate Care Brand Joylux Join Forces to Advance The Intimate Health Industry and Raise Menopause Awareness

Vaginal wellness brand Joylux and Halle Berry’s menopause-focused platform Respin have collaborated on the launch of two intimacy wellness products.

Kroger's Morning Refresh Face Wash with Stimulating Exfoliants + Vitamin C

Product Spotlight: Kroger's Morning Refresh Face Wash with Stimulating Exfoliants + Vitamin C

Featuring ginseng and vitamin C, the oil-free cleanser is offered as an alternative to the Clean & Clear brand Morning Burst facial cleanser.

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Rebalancing skin microbiome from intimacy to odor modulation: Calybiota® Bio

New clinical tests show that Calybiota® Bio from Expanscience reduces body odor by rebalancing the skin microbiome. Sustainably sourced from red kapok tree calyxes, this hydrosoluble ingredient supports overall microbiome balance.

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Formulating Forum: Cleansers, Treatments and Makeup for Oily, Acneic and Seborrheic Skin and Scalp

Skin imbalances ranging from sensitivity and redness to dryness and oiliness can be linked to several factors and require proper formulation. This article considers cleansing, treatment and makeup for oily, acne-prone and seborrheic skin and scalp.

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Formula Focus: Nectar Body Wash

This nectar body wash has a honey-like texture and is rich in actives for gentle cleansing and extra hydration. It also features ingredients for moisture retention and to help support the skin’s microbiome profile.

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Cosmetics & Toiletries Unveils Beauty Themes for 2025

From skin and hair health, to holistic protection, mind-body beauty and integrated sensory experiences, 2025's media agenda will equip cosmetic chemists and beauty innovators to develop advanced products that compete in a dynamic, competitive marketplace.

Developed in response to consumer demand for natural and milder ingredients, Nouryon's Structure M3 maltodextrin-based co-surfactant offers mild, biodegradable cleansing.

Nouryon's Structure M3 Polysaccharide Confers Biodegradability to Cleansing

The Structure M3 co-surfactant is said significantly reduce the irritation potential of commonly used surfactant systems, providing mildness, cleansing and foaming in shampoo, facial cleanser and body wash formulations.

The Body Lab range comprises eight core formulations of body washes and lotions focused on four core concerns; these fragrance-free formulations can be customized with add-on fragrance dose sets for a more personalized experience.

The Body Lab Brings Scalable Customization to Body Skin Care

The Body Lab range comprises eight core formulations of body washes and lotions focused on four core concerns.

The discounted Early Bird rate of $325 ends in July. Submit now for the lower rate and update/amend entries through the Aug. 1 final deadline. www.AlleAwards.com

2025 C&T Allēs Early Bird Rate Ends July 1 — Submit Now, Save $200 and Amend Entry Through Aug. 1

The discounted Early Bird rate ($325) ends on July 1 for the 2025 C&T Allē Awards. Submit now at the lower rate and update/amend entries through the Aug. 1 final deadline.