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Vytrus’ plant biotechnology-derived Baolift skin care technology reportedly simulates the facial rejuvenating impacts of a fitness workout.

New Beauty Ingredient Trends: from Functional Water to Fit Skin

From Amazonian biotech to ultra-fine bubble technology, emerging cosmetic ingredients are pushing the boundaries of functions and claims.

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Kalichem’s Unicorns: 100% Green Conditioning & Olive-upcycled Surfactant

Kerashaft Alab: 100% green quat outperforming synthetic quats, tested on Caucasian and Afro-textured hair. Olive based upcycled surfactant able to incorporate high loads of oil in cleansing formulations.

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Boost hair density & reduce graying with ALGAKTIV® Densidyl!

Transform hair care with ALGAKTIV® Densidyl! Clinically proven to boost hair density by 11% and add equivalent to 10,200 new hairs in 5 months, masters emotions and exposome. Sustainable, powerful, and disruptive!

'All participants had a physical count of their hair by a blinded clinician at baseline, 12 and 24 weeks, and the results were also confirmed with blinded photo-grading,' says Jay Small, a trichologist and cofounder of Arey. 'There was a statistical significance between active and placebo groups at both the 12 and 24 week mark.'

Arey's 'The System' Cuts Gray Hair Growth and Boosts Repigmentation by Combatting Canities: New Clinicals

"Vitamin and mineral deficiency, along with oxidative stress from factors like sun and chemical exposure, contribute to hair losing pigment and turning gray," says Jay Small, a trichologist and cofounder of Arey.

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UPDATE: Founder of It’s a 10 Launches Cloud, a New Mass-Market Hair Care Brand

Luxury hair brand It’s a 10 has officially launched in the US. The brand’s hair care products are now available for purchase at 3,500 retail locations across the United States.

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Stephenson Presents Durasoft Range of Naturally Derived Polyglyceryl Esters for Skin, Hair Care

The Durasoft range of mild and effective solutions is said to be ideal for use as w/o or o/w emulsifiers to create stable emulsions, as solubilizers, as emollients or as foam boosters.

According to P2 Science, Citropol polymeric emollients mark a significant milestone in beauty industry innovation as the first new liquid polymeric emollients launched since silicones.

P2 Science Debuts 2 Upcycled Ingredients for Beauty and Personal Care: Citropol DE-4 & Citropol V6

Citropol is a portfolio of natural-based ingredients made from upcycled forest-derived terpenes, designed to be biodegradable for sustainability from start to finish.

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TRI-K Unveils Fision EcoSil Upcycled Emollient with D5, Dimethicone Sensory Profile

Fision EcoSil, a 100% naturally derived upcycled emollient from olive oil esters and unsaponifiables, is positioned as a natural, eco-friendlier alternative to D5 and low viscosity dimethicone for skin and hair applications.

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Active ingredient XYLISHINE™C to restore scalp and fiber for beautiful hair

Seppic introduces XYLISHINE™C, an active ingredient that acts globally to repair the scalp and hair cuticles. It is a perfect active for hair care with an action both on scalp and fibers for moisturized and beautiful hair results.

From Gen Alpha to longevity and (p)rejuvenation to elevated efficacy and obsession-worthy packaging, Beauty Accelerate 2025 will deliver insights from beauty's leading R&D, marketing and innovation voices.

Beauty Accelerate 2025: Future-proofing Beauty [Join the Waitlist!]

Returning to the East Coast, 2025's edition will highlight the technologies, trends and strategies propelling the most innovative brands.

The blend addresses the scalp's sebum composition and ability to retain moisture when exposed to environmental insults such as particulate matter, smoking, and UV radiation.

Monteloeder's Zeropollution Supplement Defends the Scalp from Environmental Stress: New Research

By altering the skin barrier and microflora and boosting reactive oxygen species production, pollution damages scalp cell membranes.

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11 On-trend Ingredients Coming to in-cos Asia: Anti-Hair Loss Peptide, Exosomes, Vegan TXA and More

Arriving in Bangkok this Nov. 5-7, 2024, in-cosmetics Asia will highlight ingredients and concepts from more than 500 exhibitors. In this sneak preview, we highlight 11 on-trend innovations.

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Skin & Hair Care’s Protein-Based Revolution

Emerging technologies are driving a biology-first wave of innovation; here’s what that means for beauty innovation.

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Product Spotlight: Kiehl's Amino Acid Conditioner

Featuring coconut and jojoba oils and amino acids, Kiehl's Amino Acid Conditioner is designed to improve hair’s manageability and boost hydration and shine for healthy-looking hair.

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Algaktiv's Microalgae-derived Densidyl Fights the Emossome and Exposome to Combat Hair Loss and Graying

Algaktiv Densidyl combines antioxidant properties from Spirulina maxima and stress-modulating effects from Chlorella emersonii to address emossome (emotional) and exposome-induced stress and, in return, reverse hair graying and loss.

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Product Spotlight: Pantene Pro V Biotin + Collagen 1 Minute Miracle Conditioner

According to the company, the formula fortifies every inch of weak and brittle hair "for more resilient strands that are stronger, to reach longer lengths, with up to 90% less breakage."*

Dyson's first wet line styling products, the refillable Chitosan Pre-Style Cream and Chitosan Post-Style Serum ($59.99; refills at $54.99), are built around chitosan, a bioactive polymer.

Dyson Taps Mushroom-derived Chitosan for New Hair Styling Products

Dyson uses chitosan derived from the cell walls of oyster mushrooms, rather than shellfish. In mushrooms, chitosan "gives the fungi its shape," per Dyson, which inspired its use in the new styling products.

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BioAktive Reveals Pore-reducing, Skin-smoothing Effects of Lactomaizol Postbiotic

Previously described for sebum regulation and gentle cleansing, Lactomaizol has now been shown in vivo to shrink pores and smooth skin.