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Top Green Preservatives Awarded

Forty-eight innovators participated in the Green Chemistry and Commerce Council's green preservative challenge, but only seven came out on top.

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Preservative Market Unfazed by Free-from Movement

Despite its negative reputation with consumers, the cosmetic preservatives market is expected to grow exponentially by 2024 thanks to hair care, increased beauty consciousness and the natural market.

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No Eco-scuses: Packaging Can Conform with Natural Tenets

Consumer interest in natural products has not yet extended to eco-friendly cosmetic packaging, while experts estimate that 8 million tons of plastics leak into the ocean each year. With this in mind, sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging are increasingly needed.

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Editor's Note: Pixie Dust Memories

Grand View Research cites growing health awareness as a driver behind demand for natural skin and hair care. This points to a more “functional” aspiration for naturals. Innovators continue to demonstrate impressive feats in these areas; these are the focus of the current issue.

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Bio-based Acetone Nails Sustainable Manicures

Sustainability is on consumers’ minds (and now on their nails) thanks to a fermented sugar-derived acetone ingredient that formulators can "drop in" to existing formulations.

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China Softens Animal Test Mandate, Opens Doors for Cosmetics Growth

Many multinationals have steered clear of the huge cosmetics market potential in China due to the animal testing mandate; but things could be changing.

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[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 5/25/2018

The spring sun has arrived, just in time for sunscreen reform and research. Check out this week's recap video for the latest in sun protection, along with ingredient transparency, facial yoga and astrology-inspired cosmetics.

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Dr. Ginger’s Coconut Oil Collection

The Coconut Oil Collection includes toothpaste, mouthwash, whitening gel and two floss products.

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CBD: Fighting Acne and Bad Breath

From anti-acne products to breath sprays, CBD is being utilized throughout the personal care industry.

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100% Plant-Based, Natural Cyclomethicone Alternative

LexFeel® WOW DT is a 100% plant-based, fast-spreading and partially volatile silicone alternative fluid for beauty care applications. With an ultra-light and dry silicone-like initial feel, LexFeel® WOW DT absorbs quickly and provides a unique after-feel that cascades from silky-to-powdery.

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Navigating Cosmetic Claims in the Digital Age

Cosmetic claims are unavoidable and play a key role in the marketing of a product—however, they must follow certain standards to ensure that consumers are not misled.

Rethinking the Nature of Cosmetics

With the introduction of RHEANCE® Glycolipids, Evonik opens up a new frontier in all-natural ingredients to the personal care industry at the in-cosmetics 2018 tradeshow. RHEANCE® Glycolipids combine both excellent skin mildness and powerful cleansing, with unprecedented eco-friendliness.

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DuPont Tate & Lyle Launch App

Available for Apple and Android, the application features information, sample formulations, webinars and news regarding the company’s Zemea propanediol.

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Hello's Activated Charcoal Fluoride-free Whitening Toothpaste

Activated Charcoal Fluoride-free Whitening Toothpaste uses sustainable bamboo charcoal powder to whiten and detoxify teeth.

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[update with video] Symrise Shoots for Modern Antimicrobial Alternative

SymGuard CD is meant to act as a replacement for controversial ingredients to fit the demands of modern consumers. Learn more from this newly added video interview. Watch now!

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Words from Wiechers on 'Naturals'

In this installment of our Words from Wiechers series, the late Johann challenges us to question the concept of natural, as its meaning has become distorted.

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Lemon Aids in Skin Care

When life gives you lemons, utilize them for skin toning and brightening. Alban Muller has developed a new ingredient with these properties among others to help not only skin, but also oily hair and oral hygiene.

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[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 2/2/2018

Fresh month, fresh R&D news. Cosmetics & Toiletries assistant editor Brooke Schleehauf has the scoop on nutricosmetics, oral self-tan supplements and in-cosmetics Global launches in this week's video.