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New Antioxidant Facility for Songwon

Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd. announced that the construction of its second dedicated manufacturing site for the production of phenolic and phosphite antioxidants is underway...

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Protective Powder for Anti-wrinkle, Antioxidant Effects

Sederma has engineered a lyophilized plant cell culture extract to impart anti-aging and anti-pollution benefits to powder products.

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From Sunburn to Skin Peels: How Deinde's DHK-Powered Recovery Gel is Changing the Game

The biotech DHK is an antioxidant occurs naturally in prickly pear cactus, "which thrives in extremely harsh environments," per the company.

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Naolys Embeds Vitamin C in Cornflower for Skin Benefits

Imparting antioxidant, healing and collagen-boosting effects, InnerRenewal [CC+AA], from Naolys, also delivers on the demand for sustainable naturals, as will be shown during in-cosmetics Global.

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Aplantex Adds L'Oréal Canada's Bérubé to the Board, Highlights Green Biotech for Plant-based Molecules

Stéphane Bérubé, president of L'Oréal Canada's consumer products division, recently joined green biotech firm Aplantex's advisory board. The company produces plant-based molecules for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and ant-aging benefits.

In 2022, Lignopure commissioned the first GMP-compliant plant for lignin conversion, reportedly achieving the ability to recycle 90,000 kg of lignin annually.

Lignopure Secures New Investment to Expand Upcycled Lignin Ingredient Portfolio

LignoBase's "unique polyphenolic molecular structure" reportedly supports its ability to defend the skin from free radicals and antioxidant activity. It is therefore applicable as an SPF booster in formulations.

The news of the acquisition follows Biolie’s successful product launches showcased at Cosmet’Agora in January 2025, including an SPF-booster from pomelo.

Sensient Acquires White Biotech Expert Biolie to Expand Active Color Offerings

Sensient will apply Biolie's solvent-free enzymatic extraction to create novel sustainable ingredients. The deal follows two recent Biolie launches at Cosmet'Agora: Paradisyl, an antioxidant and SPF booster, and Garnet Red, a skin conditioning agent.

Kaneka Anticipates US Growth of CoQ10

In anticipation that the demand for CoQ10 will rise in the U.S., Osaka- based pharmaceutical company Kaneka Corp. has opened a Coenzyme Q10 plant in Pasadena, Calif., USA.

In a two-month trial, 100% of subjects purportedly indicated their skin was brighter.

Robertet Taps Damask Rose Waste Water for Skin-brightening Damasty

Damasty is derived from water co-extracted with essential oils and hydrolates from damask rose. This water has traditionally been considered waste. It is now collected in stills to produce the skin-brightening ingredient.

Conagen’s dihydro resveratrol is made by bioconversion from p-coumaric acid (pCA), a natural preservative Conagen produced by precision fermentation.

Conagen Naturally Scales Dihydro Resveratrol, Related Compounds

Conagen’s dihydro resveratrol and related compounds are made by bioconversion from p-coumaric acid (pCA), a natural preservative Conagen produced by precision fermentation.

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Sensolene Light Awarded for 2019 Best New Ingredient

Hallstar Beauty’s Sensolene Light ET won 2019 Best New Ingredient Bronze at in-cosmetics Asia for its unique positioning unifying antioxidants with biomimetic ‘dermollient’ benefits.

Sytheon announced it has been granted a U.S. patent for the skin lightening ingredient Synoxyl AZ, which also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties.

Sytheon Obtains U.S. Patent on Synoxyl AZ

Sytheon announced it has been granted a U.S. patent for the skin lightening ingredient Synoxyl AZ.

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Sytheon Ltd.’s Synoxyl HSS Photostabilizer Awarded Best Raw Material

Sytheon Ltd.’s Synoxyl HSS (INCI: Trimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione) was awarded winner of the 2016 competition for best raw material in personal care at the COSMETIC 360 Conference in Paris .

The ingredient has been categorized as low-risk with functions including antioxidant and skin conditioner.

Sytheon's Bakuchiol Gains Approval in China

Sytenol A (INCI: Bakuchiol), a natural alternative to retinol, is the first bakuchiol approved for use in the Chinese marketplace.

Lancôme's Génifique Ultimate Takes Inspiration from Wound Dressings

The new serum, which typifies the medicalization of beauty, contains the same ingredients as the Advanced Génifique Serum, with the addition of Beta-Glucan-CM.

ChromaDex Licenses Patent for Topical Pterostilbene

ChromaDex Corp. is expanding the use of its pterostilbene technology in skin care with a recent patent licensing. It has licensed from Green Molecular, S.L. exclusive worldwide patent rights related to pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations of pterostilbene for topical application for prevention and/or treatment of skin diseases, damage or injuries, including those relating to aging and exposure to the sun.

ChromaDex Licenses Patent for Topical Pterostilbene

ChromaDex Corp. is expanding the use of its pterostilbene technology in skin care with a recent patent licensing. It has licensed from Green Molecular, S.L. exclusive worldwide patent rights related to pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations of pterostilbene for topical application for prevention and/or treatment of skin diseases, damage or injuries, including those relating to aging and exposure to the sun.

C&T magazine Named Finalist for Best Science Article

Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine's In Sight column, "Formulating Ferulic Acid for Antioxidation," has been chosen as a finalist for the FOLIO: 2010 Eddie Awards recognizing editorial excellence.