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Chemyunion's 'Beyond Time' Launches Target Skin Pigmentation, Revive Hair Color Through Novel Melanin Pathways

Peptid4 Light MB and BioTech4 AntiGray are newly developed actives designed to address the melanin-regulating pathways involved in both skin pigmentation and hair color, offering targeted approaches to modulate age-related changes.

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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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Olay Taps Medspa Momentum With Regenerist Treatments Line

The launch underscores how far medspa-coded claims have penetrated mass skin care.

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Inolex's ProCondition 22 Rewrites Sustainable Hair and Skin Care

ProCondition 22 offers an alternative for formulators seeking to create quat-free products. Per the company, it is biodegradable, non-irritating and works by forming lamellar gel networks.

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Mediheal Launches PDRN Collection at Ulta Beauty

The launch includes three products formulated with vegan PDRN derived from roses.

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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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Party of You Launches as an Antidote to Wellness Culture, Reframing Skin Care for Real Life

Rather than selling “better habits,” Party of You sells solutions for imperfection.

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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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Dark Chocolate's Secret Weapon: Theobromine May Slow Aging, Study Finds

Serum theobromine levels were significantly associated with biological markers in favor of reduced epigenetic age acceleration.

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Unilever Study Links Skin Microbiome and Premature Aging

Prematurely aged skin exhibited a higher abundance of Acinetobacter bacteria and a fragile microbial network compared to the more robust microbiome of delayed-aging skin.

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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.

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Meet the 2026 C&T Allē Awards Finalists – Trailblazers in Beauty Innovation

The 2026 C&T Allē Awards are just around the corner, celebrating the trailblazers of beauty innovation on May 18, 2026, in NYC. This year’s finalists represent the pinnacle of creativity, science and vision. Meet this year's contenders.

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Why Biomimetic Vegan Collagen is the Future of Beauty Innovation + Free Webinar

Biomimetic vegan and synthetic collagen are revolutionizing skin care. By mimicking human skin processes, it delivers superior anti-aging and hydration benefits — sustainably. Attend our free webinar to discover its full potential to shape future beauty.

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Retinol Reimagined: The Brands and Ingredients Gaining Market Momentum

Retinol or retinol alternatives: that is the question. Following is a breakdown of the recent retinol alternative products and ingredients on the market.

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Q&A: AI-Powered DermCeutical EDL: Redefining Skin Tightening in Skin Care

In a 12-week clinical study, dermatologist-blinded assessments showed a 73% improvement in skin sagging and a 100% fine-line improvement rate.

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Ichimaru Pharcos' Proteoglycan IPC Wins BSB Innovation Award 2025 for Eco-Friendly Anti-Aging

The ingredient was specifically recognized for its sustainability and skin repair, collagen density and skin longevity benefits.

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Curie Co. Redefines Clean Beauty Preservation with AmpliPQ-CF Sodium Benzoate Booster

By enhancing the antimicrobial activity of sodium benzoate, AmpliPQ-CF reportedly makes high-performance preservation accessible for mass-market and prestige brands alike.