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Industry Insight: Exploring the Promise of Neurocosmetics

This article discusses what formulators should know about neurocosmetics and how they can be applied to address consumer demand and regulatory considerations.

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Unlocking the Mind-Skin Connection for Stress-Smart Innovation in Neurocosmetics

The future of "stress-smart" skincare lies in developing products that support the skin’s stress-responsive biology across multiple pathways.

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Comprehensive Benefits of Peony Root Extract for Even-toned and Radiant Skin through AGEs Control

The extract addresses the three primary contributors to skin dullness: brown tone, black tone, and gray tone.

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Targeting Skin Longevity with Blue-Biotech

Blue-biotech extremophile alga extract as a new natural alternative to hyaluronic acid and animal-derived PDRNs.

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Decoding Beauty Breakthroughs: Shiseido Files Patent on Psychosomatic Skin Analysis During Menstrual Cycle

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New Menopause Study Shows Skin Quality Improvement With Restylane Skinboosters and Sculptra

Galderma IITs show Sculptra and Restylane benefits for menopause and weight-loss skin changes.

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Halting Premature Sking Aging by Improving Emotional Resilience: An Innovative Lactobacillus Extract as a Neuro-cosmetic Ingredient

This article introduces an innovative Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG postbiotic as a neuro-cosmetic ingredient designed to counter stress-related premature skin aging by improving emotional resilience and overall well-being.

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Editor's Note - New Horizons: Food, Sustainable Beauty and the Next Chapter

This issue celebrates the intersection of sustainability, innovation and holistic beauty.

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From Farm to Face: Harnessing Food-Based Actives for Sustainable and Effective Cosmetics

Food-derived ingredients offer multifunctional cosmetic benefits, combining efficacy with consumer appeal.

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Unlocking Food Phenolics as Novel Anti-Aging Agents

This article explores food phenolics such as caffeic, sinapic and rosmarinic acids as sustainable anti-aging agents. The compounds were previously found to combat senescence, photoaging and inflammation, offering eco-friendly solutions for skin care.

OLAY Unveils Breakthrough Research on Cell Adhesion and Skin Aging at AAD 2026

OLAY research links cell adhesion to youthful skin, offering fresh insights beyond collagen-focused science.

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New Study: Magnolia Bark Linked To Skin Rejuvenation

Magnolia bark extract offers new approach to skin rejuvenation.

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Cosmic Beauty: How Space Insights are Shaping Skin Care Innovations

Pollution and climate change speed skin aging, calling for innovative new solutions. Space stressors like radiation and microgravity mimic these effects, as described here, and can inspire technologies to tackle Earth’s skin care challenges.

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Decoding Beauty Breakthroughs: L'Oréal Patent Taps Indigo + Actives to Target Cortisol for Hair Loss

Multinational beauty giant L'Oréal has developed a topical hair and scalp care formulation using a trio of active ingredients to inhibit cortisol and minimize hair loss – a novel push that now needs clinical data, experts say.

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Research Advances Lignin-Based Sunscreens for Sustainable, Boosted Protection

In recent months, several advances in lignin-based sunscreens have been published, demonstrating their potential to revolutionize UV protection.

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Grandma was Right – We Need Beauty Sleep: How the Industry is Embracing Mind-Body-Wellness Connections

This article explores connections between beauty, sleep and wellness, and how the industry has embraced key principles to shape this landscape. Helping us unravel it all are Rishabh Kala, Ph.D., and Chloe Green-Vamos, both of The Estée Lauder Cos.

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C&T's Greatest Hits of 2025: What Content You Loved and Why

This report counts down the ten most-read articles and reports from C&T over the past year (2025). As we explore the content that resonated with readers, we also offer insights about why it may have drawn interest — see if you agree.

[interview] Unlocking the Power of Wellbeauty: Insights on Oriflame's Revealing Report

Beauty consumers have taken an introspective turn into emotional well-being, as Oriflame's new Beauty and Well-being Report highlights. To delve deeper into these findings, Nicola Robertson, who led the study for Oriflame, shares her insights.