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Mastering Zinc Oxide Formulation: A Primer on Overcoming Challenges for Superior Sun Protection
This primer outlines tips and tricks to help product developers master formulating with ZnO. Topics range from the impact of formula formats, importance of processing and influence of particle choice, to pH optimization and stability.
Actives
How These Star Ingredients Are Setting New Standards in Beauty
This report highlights star ingredients driving the skin longevity phenomenon, among others, and redefining standards for beauty.
Home
[podcast] Formulating Generational Beauty: Uncovering Needs, Aligning Ingredients and Creating Products for Gen X to Alpha
In this sponsored podcast, Becky Stiles, Ph.D, and Allison Garlet, of BASF, explore the needs and preferences of generations X through alpha. They also explain how BASF identifies these needs, aligns them with ingredients and formulates relevant products.
Natural/Sustainable
Momentive Unveils Harmonie NatuVel 100% Biobased Elastomer Gel for Clean Skin, Sun and Color Formulas
“We aimed for a 100% naturally derived solution that could perform on par with silicone elastomer gels and that is what we are showcasing.”
Sensory
Roquette Beauté Launches Corn-based Sustainable Powder Alternative to Synthetics
The new ingredient features a porous structure created through enzymatic hydrolysis that provides enhanced compaction properties and sensory performance.
Sensory
Grant Industries Debuts Granpowder CSC Biodegradable, High-Performance Microplastics Replacement
Made from food-grade cornstarch and calcium silicate, this biodegradable powder is engineered with proprietary surface-coating technology to deliver both environmental benefits and exceptional product performance.
Actives
Skin Care Gets Smarter: Exploring Advanced Ingredient Technologies
Here we explore some of the most advanced ingredients in skin care and how they are revolutionizing the industry. With advances in technology, manufacturers and brands can design products and formulas that adjust to the skin’s unique needs.
Companies
Brenntag Expands Networks for Lactive, Glycasol, Glypure Skin/Hair Actives; UV Filters; and Fragrance
By leveraging exclusive partnerships, cutting-edge technology and global distribution expertise, Brenntag aims to empower formulators to create next-generation products that align with market trends and consumer demands.
Event Coverage
2026
C&T Allē Awards
Portal is Open — Beauty Innovation Abounds: Show Us Your Stuff
With beauty innovation abuzz, especially around spring trade shows,
Cosmetics & Toiletries
is excited to open the 2026
Allē Awards
submission portal. Show us what you've got!
Sun Care
Product Spotlight: Eucerin Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen
The sensitive skin sunscreen market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2026 to 2033, and dermatologists recommend mineral sunscreens for this consumer segment. Eucerin's Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen, based on ZnO, provides a good example.
Formulating Aids
Clariant Presents Nipaguard SCE Vita and Aristoflex Sun to Address Evolving Preservation, Sunscreen Demands
These innovations are said to empower formulators to create the next generation of cosmetics and sun care products that meet rising expectations for eco-consciousness, efficacy and consumer experience.
Natural/Sustainable
Lubrizol Introduces PemuPur Vista: A Naturally Derived Polymeric Emulsifier for Skin Care and Makeup
The ingredient, which reportedly has a sensory profile similar to synthetic polymeric emulsifiers, features a natural origin content of 97% (ISO 16128) and biodegradability credentials (OECD 301D).
Natural/Sustainable
Lubrizol Boosts Skin's Bioelectricity with Lectroglaze – Plus Three Polymers to Advance Sustainability
These novel ingredients showcase advances in biotechnology, the skin microbiome, polymer science and sustainability while addressing key trends in skin, hair and personal care formulations.
Actives
Solving the Organic/Inorganic Sun Protection Puzzle: Kolmar Korea's UV-Duo Plus Hybrid Composite
The ingredient enables the encapsulation of inorganic sunscreen particles with organic components to prevent coagulation. This, in turn, prevents coagulation and evenly disperses the particles, thereby filling previous sun protection gaps.
Skin Care
Byoma Launches Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50
Byoma's Ultralight Face Fluid offers advanced sun protection with skin care benefits, setting a new standard in the sun care industry.
Event Coverage
2025
C&T Allēs
Celebrate Beauty Innovators with Merit Recognitions
While some innovations take home the top
C&T Allē Award
, still others demonstrate strengths in select areas. These are honored as Merit recipients; 47 were awarded in 2025.
Actives
Revolutionary Ingredients Transforming Anti-aging and Skin Health
This article explores the science and sustainability behind innovative cosmetic ingredients and how they address skin concerns like aging, oxidative stress and damage.
Actives
DSM-Firmenich Gears Up for In-cos Global with Skin/Hair Anti-aging, Sun Protection Solutions
Designed to meet the evolving needs of consumers, these sustainability-led, state-of-the-art ingredients aim to redefine the realms of UV protection, skin aging and hair health.
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