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Halting Premature Sking Aging by Improving Emotional Resilience: An Innovative Lactobacillus Extract as a Neuro-cosmetic Ingredient

This article introduces an innovative Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG postbiotic as a neuro-cosmetic ingredient designed to counter stress-related premature skin aging by improving emotional resilience and overall well-being.

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Industry Insight: Multifunctional Makeup Helps Create Simpler, More Effective Routines

We interviewed finished formula companies across the beauty industry that have launched hybrid products within the last year.

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Editor's Note - New Horizons: Food, Sustainable Beauty and the Next Chapter

This issue celebrates the intersection of sustainability, innovation and holistic beauty.

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From Farm to Face: Harnessing Food-Based Actives for Sustainable and Effective Cosmetics

Food-derived ingredients offer multifunctional cosmetic benefits, combining efficacy with consumer appeal.

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Unlocking Food Phenolics as Novel Anti-Aging Agents

This article explores food phenolics such as caffeic, sinapic and rosmarinic acids as sustainable anti-aging agents. The compounds were previously found to combat senescence, photoaging and inflammation, offering eco-friendly solutions for skin care.

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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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Senolytic evolution: clear – fill – revive

SenoCellTec™ is an advanced senolytic innovation designed to rejuvenate the skin by addressing fundamental biological causes of aging.

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Prollenium Launches Vamp Advanced, a Patent-Pending PDRN Solution

PROLLENIUM's new VAMP Advanced restores skin glow with potent PDRN and clinical-grade ingredients.

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From R&D Self-Reliance to Standard Reshaping: How Chinese Brand BABI Decodes Global Photoprotection Challenges and Reconstructs Sunscreen Logic with Patented Technology

BABI’s Sunscreen 2.0 redefines photoprotection. Using patent ZL202411751091.2 and TRPV1 research, it merges SPF65 defense with a 5-second flawless base. Discover how this Chinese innovator solves the global struggle between protection and skin feel.

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Cetaphil Debuts Antioxidant Serum Designed to Accelerate Skin Repair

Cetaphil’s new antioxidant serum duo uses a patent-pending complex to defend against environmental stress.

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How In silico Innovation is Transforming Cosmetic Ingredient Discovery and Development

This article delves into in silico methods including AI and machine learning for cosmetic ingredient discovery and development. It covers virtual screening, QSAR analyses and molecule repurposing, and gives a case study in progress for psoriasis peptides.

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Cosmic Beauty: How Space Insights are Shaping Skin Care Innovations

Pollution and climate change speed skin aging, calling for innovative new solutions. Space stressors like radiation and microgravity mimic these effects, as described here, and can inspire technologies to tackle Earth’s skin care challenges.

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Climate-Adaptive Beauty: Real-Time Adaptation, Stress ‘Training’ for Skin, Clean Credibility, Multi-Stress Protection and More

Climate-adaptive beauty is booming, driven by AI diagnostics, adaptive makeup and a focus on resilience and sustainability. As industry experts explain here, the market is set to grow as consumers demand smarter, eco-friendly and responsive products.

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Editor's Note: Cosmetic Science at the Forefront of Change

Cosmetic science is at the forefront of change. This issue epitomizes how the industry is adapting — reinventing skin protection, leveraging AI for precision skin care, appealing to the emotional side of longevity, and more.

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Bioactives, Delivery Systems and Sustainable Innovation: What’s Next in Beauty

This report highlights notable new ingredients shaping the industry—from bioactives that mimic in-office aesthetic procedures to stress-fighting and neurobeauty compounds and beyond.

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Next in Skin: Skin Memory and Emotional Longevity

This article explores skin as a biological longevity organ and an emotional container. Steventon and guest Keira Barr, M.D., highlight formulating opportunities to integrate neuro-emotional science, targeting stress, inflammation and cognitive resilience.

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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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Editor's Note: Beauty's Bold New Face in 2026

Despite Pantone's color this year being Cloud Dancer white, beauty is getting bolder and bio-based. In fact, bio-beauty tops my list of trends to watch — and dermocosmetics, a major theme in this issue, have been at the forefront of bio-beauty.