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Expanscience Upcycles Passion Fruit to Protect Hair from UV and Pollution

Expanscience Laboratoires has extended its Ormesia ingredient from skin to hair care. The upcycled passion fruit extract is said to help preserve color, strengthen fibers and boost shine under UV and pollution stress.

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'The Cosmetic Victories' Highlights Beauty Innovation Finalists and Winners, Celebrates 10 Years

Marking 10 years, The Cosmetic Victories this year spotlighted projects in AI, natural ingredients and skin science, showcasing innovation shaping the future of responsible cosmetics. Winners were announced in May 2025 — read on to see who made the cut.

Vantage Highlights Nature-powered Innovations for Skin, Hair and Sun

Vantage Personal Care recently launched four sustainably sourced actives — from rainforest oils to ancient botanicals — offering advanced hydration, wrinkle defense and SPF enhancement across beauty formulations.

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AmorePacific Finds 'Blue' PDRN from Microalgae Matches Salmon for Skin Regeneration

The smaller microalgae PDRN compounds boosted collagen production and angiogenesis — both vital for healthy skin — and acted through the same A2A receptor mechanism as traditional PDRNs.

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Femcare Product Spotlight: The Honey Pot Plant-derived Feminine Care Foaming Wash

The plant-derived formula incorporates lactic acid, which occurs naturally in the vaginal environment, to support a balanced pH range of 3.5-4.5.

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Could Targeting This Enzyme Slow Aging? Scientists Reveal PDI's Role in DNA Repair, Longevity

Researchers discovered it can relocate to the cell nucleus, where it helps to repair double-strand DNA breaks.

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ÄIO Secures €1M to Develop Sustainable Oils for Cosmetics

ÄIO uses precision fermentation to transform industrial side streams into nutrient-rich oils.

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How Deinde Succeeds on TikTok Shop and Amazon

Here, CEO Joshua Britton shares how a brand rooted in science can not only compete, but excel in today’s trendiest digital spaces.

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Global Biotech Market Set to Double by 2034 - Free Webinar Explores How it Answers Beauty Industry Challenges

The global biotech ingredients market is projected to nearly double to US $5.10 billion by 2034. Responding to this, industry experts are turning toward cutting-edge solutions like those described in our upcoming webinar, sponsored by Evolved By Nature.

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Chemyunion Highlights Green Extraction with Revinage MB Retinoid Alternative, Physavie 250 MB Skin Soother and More

Supercritical CO₂ extraction produces high-quality ingredients that meet the demands of both performance and sustainability in cosmetic formulation, per the company.

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More Time to Shine: Submission Deadlines Extended for the 2026 C&T Allē Awards

The 2026 C&T Allē Awards just gave innovators more time to shine. Early Bird entries are now due Sept. 15, with final submissions accepted through Oct. 15. Don’t miss your chance to be spotlighted for excellence in beauty innovation.

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Rita Corporation Showcases Innovative Hair Defense, Stable Vitamin C and Sustainable Surfactants

Ritafactants are biobased surfactants made from renewable raw materials, designed to deliver effective and eco-friendly solutions for personal care and household products.

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Kao’s Global Glow-Up: Sensai, Kanebo and Curél Launch Innovations to Fuel Worldwide Skin Care Expansion

The innovations from Sensai, Kanebo and Curél advance anti-aging benefits and provide biomimetic hydration and a carbonated foam tech for sensitive skin.

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Expanscience Debuts Tulsinity Bio, a Dual-Action Nutraceutical for Skin and Mind, for European Market

Derived from organic holy basil (Ocimum sanctum), Tulsinity Bio is reportedly standardized in key bioactive molecules known for their adaptogenic and antioxidant properties.

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Top Derms Agree: These Skin Care Ingredients Work Best

In a Northwestern Medicine study, a host of nationwide experts identified the best topical skin care ingredients for given skin conditions. The review focused on recommendations by cosmetic dermatologists and narrowed a list of 318 to just 23.

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Sharon Personal Care by Eternis Launches Pantrofina Klamath: A Natural Defense Against Inflammaging and Photoaging

Derived from a sustainably harvested sweet water algae, this solution targets skin inflammaging and photoaging.

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Ichimaru Pharcos Presents PeoGlow for Correcting Uneven Skin Tone Caused by AGEs and RAGE

With PeoGlow, Ichimaru Pharcos aims to offer a scientifically backed approach to the glycation cascade, correcting brown, black and gray discoloration for a clearer, more even-toned complexion.

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Inolex Highlights Natural Dispersing Solution for Ultra-light Mineral Sunscreens

The ingredient is said to support formulators aiming to meet clean and natural formulation goals while improving the sensory and visual profile of mineral-based sun care products.