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Formulating Forum: ‘Retrofitting’ Sunscreens to Market Demands

This article briefly reviews sunscreens raising recent concern and related regulatory actions. It also proposes approaches to adapt formulas to the limitations imposed by both regulations and market demand.

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Formulating Demographic Beauty – From Boomers to Generation Alpha

This article is an overview of the unique characteristics, key focus and specific needs of given beauty consumer generations. It highlights biological variations as well as relevant ingredients, preferred product forms and select commercial examples.

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U.S. Regulatory Update: MoCRA, PFAS and Lead in Cosmetics, Formaldehyde Restrictions

Looking ahead in 2025 and beyond, the cosmetic industry will see an uptick in global regulations. However, the U.S. may lead the way in complexity this year. This article gives an overview.

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Expert Opinions: Optimizing Lab Processes and Production — Animal Test Alternatives, Barrier Effects, MoCRA, GMPs and More

These expert insights provide a sampling of the dynamics shaping both testing and production. They are indicative of the challenges and opportunities emerging for those behind the scenes of beauty manufacturing.

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Advancing Sun Protection: High SPF, ROS Targeting, Eco-friendly and Reef Safe, Elegant, Fun, Self-adapting and More

As if formulating sunscreens wasn’t difficult enough, the market is pushing SPF protection to new levels of sophistication. Innovations like those described here, to extend and hybridize sunscreens, will be key to rising sun care expectations.

From AI-driven discoveries to plant-based ingredients and preservative-free solutions, the beauty industry is innovating sustainability and product performance

Advanced Beauty Ingredients & Cutting Edge Claims

This round up is a report of the latest innovations set to reshape products in the years to come.

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Bio-optimized Collagen Peptide for Ageless Beauty

CollPerfect™ P6 is an encapsulated bioactivating hexapeptide with a sequence based on the human skin type I collagen. It stimulates collagen synthesis and effectively rejuvenates the skin, improving skin's overall quality and appearance.

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Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether to Enhance Pigment Wetting, Preservation in Cosmetics, Sunscreens

Caprylyl glyceryl ether is a natural multifunctional emollient with previously demonstrated preservative-boosting effects. More recently, its pigment wetting and dispersion properties for color cosmetics and sunscreens also were identified, as shown here.

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Microalgal Bio-retinoid: A Retinol Alternative to Gently Rewind Signs of Photoaging

This article compares the efficacy of a bio-retinoid from microalga with that of retinol and bakuchiol to reverse signs of photoaging in vitro. Its efficacy, safety and skin-soothing effects vs. retinol and bakuchiol are also explored in clinical trials.

Damage from heat styling is a key product claims sought by today's hair care shoppers; new ingredients reinforce these benefits.

Hair Care's Newest Wellness Ingredients

Top prestige hair care growth sectors outpacing the market include heat protectants and scalp care, which are both part of the broader hair wellness and skinification trends.

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Editor's Note: Reimagining Beauty

Reimagining beauty will be key to success for 2025 as consumers seek efficacy, precision solutions, sustainability, etc. This issue presents ideas to support this; from ultrafine bubbles and phage therapy, to aqueous propolis, barrier care and more.

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Ultrafine Bubbles to Transform Water for the Sustainable Topical Delivery of Actives

This work examines the potential of water, treated via an ultrafine bubble technology, to deliver actives into skin. The penetration of niacinamide and carnosine (peptide) from a cosmetic formula is evaluated. Additional applications are proposed.

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Barrier Reinforcement: Skin Strength, Preventative Care, Peptides and Ceramides, Immunity, Transient Microbes and More

This collection of six Expert Opinions reveals current and future trends and ideas for skin barrier reinforcement products. Insights range from strengthening solutions and preventative care, to biotech, plant polyphenols, microbiota and more.

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How Bee-friendly Aqueous Propolis ‘Sticks it’ to Microbiota Dysbiosis, Skin Conditions

An aqueous, or white propolis, extract was tested in vitro and shown to affect microbiota connected with skin conditions. In vivo trials also demonstrated the ingredient’s safety and efficacy in reducing skin discomfort, dryness and body odor.

Phages selectively eliminate specific bacterial strains via targeted infection and lysis, reducing their abundance.

How WGS-driven Phage Therapy Targets Microbe Variations Underlying Facial Skin Conditions

Variations exist across the facial microbiome, as shown by whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and case studies. This highlights the need for site-specific testing. The present study used this approach to develop and test a phage therapy for compromised skin.

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Next in Skin – Valuing Beauty for Well-being, A Discussion

Beauty is in a strange place. As this Q&A shows, while we encourage confidence and self-expression, this is at odds with biology, culture and status. This delicate interplay is important to consider since we shape the very well-being of our consumers.

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Skinimalism and Beautility Among BeautyHealth's 2025 Trends

The report draws on the science behind its innovative treatments and insights from treatment rooms worldwide. The following are the 2025 trends positioned to shape the skin health landscape as outlined in the report.

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Color Cosmetics: Balancing Naturality, Sensoriality, and Performance

Natural makeup is on the rise, especially in Europe, with other regions following. While natural ingredients are available, the balance between naturalness, sensoriality and performance is a challenge that lipid chemistry can meet successfully.

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