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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.

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Seprify's SilvaLuma Delivers a Green UV Boost

“With SilvaLuma, we’re proving that formulators no longer have to choose between performance and principles."

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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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How Kao Corp.’s Humidity-Controlled Sunscreen Shifts the Paradigm for Climate-Adaptive Beauty

Formulating products that deliver both efficacy and sensory elegance under dynamic conditions has become a key challenge — especially in the realm of sun protection. Here's how Kao Corp. achieved such.

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Regulatory Alerts: L'Oréal, La Roche-Posay, Edgewell, Hawaiian Tropic, Sun Bum and Colgate Suits; Australian Microbead Recalls; and More

The cosmetics and personal care industry is facing a wave of legal battles and regulatory updates, highlighting concerns over product safety, labeling accuracy and compliance with evolving standards. Following is an overview.

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Boosting Efficacy in Sunscreens – Ethical or Misleading?

How formulators can navigate the complex terminology and regulations behind enhanced UV protection.

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Beauty’s New Class of Anti-Aging Ingredient Tech

As the industry prepares for a new year of innovation, we looked at the latest batch of novel materials poised to shape product development in 2026 and beyond.

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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.

All latest innovations in longevity, radiance, and sustainable beauty solutions - all in one place.

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.

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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.

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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.