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Caprylyl Glycol/Phenethyl Alcohol Blend for Alternative Preservation of Cosmetics

In recent years, the safety of traditional preservatives has been called into question. Therefore, there is a need for alternatives that are effective, safe and sustainable—and that are non-controversial. In response, the present work investigates a mixture of caprylyl glycol and phenethyl alcohol, which is shown to provide antimicrobial activity in various skin and hair care formulations.

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Majime Bio - Prebiotic bio-fermented fruit extracts

Fermented Majime Bio fruit extracts are prebiotic and thus extremely beneficial to the skin microbiome. Fermentation using probiotic lactic acid bacteria give rise to biofunctional compounds, which synergistically help the skin become healthier.

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Editor's Note: Discontinuity and Your Inner Innovator

One innovative mash-up has been capturing consumer dollars: multifunctional color cosmetics. Whether fortified with SPF or moisturizing properties, makeup with added benefits is driving color sales. In relation, this month, we've created our own color and sun mash-up.

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Read the Label: Trilogy Rosehip Transformation Cleansing Oil

Trilogy's Rosehip Transformation Cleansing Oil claims to effectively eliminate makeup and impurities without over-drying the skin. This column will review the ingredient listing for claims substantiation and functionality.

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Givaudan Soothes the Market with Latest Sustainable Biotech

Health and wellness has been rising for some time now, opening the door for Givaudan Active Beauty's launch of a sustainable ingredient that has numerous skin care properties at a time when the utilization of eco-friendly products is high in consumers' priorities.

BASF Uses Brown Seaweed Extract to Address Undereye Circles/Crow's Feet

BASF has created a seaweed extract that reduces the appearance of dark undereye circles and crow's feet.

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Patent Pick: Fermented and Natural Blend Comforts AD Skin

Topical cosmetics to relieve atopic dermatitis (AD) should soothe skin and suppress pathogenic bacteria, among other functions. A new patent application from Truezyme Co., Ltd., describes a fermented and natural blend with multiple benefits for AD.

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Paris Hilton Skincare's Pro D.N.A. Advanced Recovery Serum

Formulated with a microalgae complex, this serum is intended to soften the appearance of fine lines by supporting DNA repair. The product also includes botanical actives such as blue lotus and sunflower seed extract.

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Reducing Stretch Marks With Heptapeptide-7

Apothederm has launched Stretch Mark Cream, its solution to stretch marks that is formulated with heptapeptide-7 to boost collagen and support tissue.

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Texture Triumphs in Luxe Colonial Chemical Launches

Rich foams, luxurious creams and other memorable textures are possible via these ingredients, along with a boost to product sustainability and other skin benefits.

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Trilogy Labs' Mask Restores Over-washed Hands

Trilogy Laboratories has developed a mask to deeply moisturize hands that are over-washed, over-sanitized and chapped due to COVID-19 hygiene precautions.

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Novachem’s ‘Golden Ticket’ to Prevent Inflammaging

Novachem’s Golden Milk was created to help skin and hair with inflammaging, a type of inflammation associated with cellular aging.

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Lapcos Bikini Mask Reduces Hair Removal Irritation, Ingrown Hairs

The Lapcos Bikini Mask is formulated with soothing ingredients such as hemp seed oil, aloe and grapefruit to relieve irritation in the bikini area due to shaving or waxing, and to protect against ingrown hairs.

An oat-based topical skin care regimen was shown to provide relief of dry skin and itch for adult patients undergoing oncology treatments.

Topical Avena sativa Improves Skin Health in Adults Undergoing Cancer Treatment

An oat-based topical skin care regimen was shown to provide relief of dry skin and itch for adult patients undergoing oncology treatments.

BotanicalsPlus’ FermBiotic Series is a skin-wellness platform of microbiome-supporting fermented complexes derived from extracts and microorganisms.

BotanicalsPlus Optimizes Skin Wellness with FermBiotic Series

The latest active line includes Legume FermBiotic G., Marine FermBiotic L., Superfruit FermBiotic G. and Adaptogen FermBiotic S. to support the microbiome.

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Active Concepts’ BiEau Actif Replaces Water Content

Active Concepts has created a product range called BiEau Actif. Naturally derived from algae, birch and mushroom, it provides a nutrient-rich, natural replacement for water content in formulations.

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Is Olive Oil the Next Big Skin Care Trend?

The products in the collection have been infused with the ranch's early-harvest olive oil as well as its plant-based essential oils, fruit oils, fruit seed oils and plant extracts.

Lipowheat, Holimel, Keranat and Dimpless are nutricosmetics that help hair, skin and body care.

Robertet Health & Beauty's 4 Actives Enhance Nutricosmetics

The four nutricosmetic ingredients support hair, skin and body care. They also can be formulated for topical applications.