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[podcast] Urgent Actions and New Ideas to Lower the Eco Impact of Cosmetics: Part II

In this two-part video roundtable discussion, listeners will gain insights into the beauty industry's role in climate change, its environmental impact, and the innovative steps being taken to create a more sustainable future.

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[podcast] Urgent Actions and New Ideas to Lower the Eco Impact of Cosmetics: Part I

In this two-part video roundtable discussion, listeners will gain insights into the beauty industry's role in climate change, its environmental impact, and the innovative steps being taken to create a more sustainable future.

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[special report] What the Testing Lab Got Wrong: Brian Ecclefield on the Australian Sunscreen Labeling Crisis

Many of Australia's recalled sunscreens were validated by the same testing lab, Princeton Consumer Research (PCR). Here, Brian Ecclefield helps us dig into the testing report, highlighting discrepancies and what the lab appears to have gotten wrong.

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[video] Making Science Sell: Chemist Confessions on Unlocking the Appeal of Workhorse Ingredients

In this interview, sponsored by IFF, cosmetic chemists Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu of Chemist Confessions discuss the balance between science-driven formulation and consumer marketing — and use betaine's role as an osmolyte as a case study. Register now!

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[video] How Plant Biofactories Deliver Next-gen Skin Restoration Beyond Retinol — Take the 30-day Challenge

In this free videocast, sponsored by Core Biogenesis, Tony Abboud explains how plant biofactories are a game changer in beauty, producing ingredients whose efficacy surpasses retinol. He also describes their role in sustainability. Register now to watch.

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[video] Cannabinoids for Hair Growth, Anti-acne, Anti-inflammation and UV Protection Boost

During the latest IFSCC Congress, held in 2024 in Brazil, Alexa Dinant, of the University Melbourne, described her research focused on cannabinoids for UV protection, among other recent applications.

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[video] Elevating Performance and Sensory Innovation in Eco-friendly APs/Deos: A C&T Allē Award Winner

In this video interview, sponsored by Inolex, Jennifer O’Hara describes current and future trends in the antiperspirant/deodorant (AP/Deo) market, as well as how the company's C&T Allē Award-winning Smooth Glide deodorant checks all the boxes.

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[video] Intensifying Shine, Smoothness and Sensory in Skin and Hair – Bio-based Emollient Clinches C&T Allē Award

In this video interview, sponsored by Croda Beauty, Arayna Singh describes the company's C&T Allē Award-winning Crodamol GTS, explaining its abilities to improve shine, smoothness and sensory effects in skin and hair. Watch now; it's free.

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[video] How AI Advances the Safety and Efficacy of Skin Actives

In this video interview, sponsored by MetaNovas Biotech, Lun Yu, Ph.D., CTO and co-founder, briefly describes how AI was used to accelerate the development of three novel peptides with precise biological targets for skin and scalp. Watch now!

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[video] Impact of Daily Stress on Skin: Epinephrine Directly Affects Barrier Function

Eri Kawashima, of KOSÉ Corp., presented her poster, "Impact of Daily Stress on Skin: Epinephrine Directly Affects the Barrier Function," during IFSCC 2024 in Brazil — for which she was a poster award finalist. Watch her poster presentation in this video.

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[video] Could Ultrafine Bubbles Replace Surfactants?

Kazuki Kobayashi, of POLA Chemical Industries, recently proposed that ultrafine bubbles could act as emulsifiers to cleanse skin, omitting the need for potentially irritating surfactants. He presented his work during the IFSCC 2024 Congress. Watch now.

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How Biotech is Transforming Beauty: Replacing Palm Oil with Fermented Alternatives — Free Webinar

Biotechnology holds the potential to replicate and replace commonly used ingredients with more sustainable options. It also provides a path to discover and create new ingredients. Learn more in a FREE upcoming webcast, sponsored by Xylome. Register now.

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[video] Could Polyglutamic Acid Become the New HA? Yes and No.

The moisturizing, anti-aging, C. acnes control, etc., benefits of polyglutamic acid (PGA) were presented in a poster at the IFSCC 2024 Congress by Bettina Gruber, of Grupo Boticário. She also proposed PGA could become the new HA; and she's not the first.

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[both parts now live!] MoCRA in Action: Current Status, Pitfalls and New Insights — Free Two-part Digital Roundtable

MoCRA's implementation is just under way and already uncovering companies' growing pains and pitfalls. The good news is the FDA is eager to help, according to experts in this 2-part Digital Roundtable, sponsored by NSF. Register now to watch.

Meet the Australian Beauty Brands Making a Push into the United States [video]

Here, Global Cosmetic Industry content director Jeb Gleason-Allured speaks to the brands on the show floor to learn more about the Australian beauty innovators looking to make their mark on the U.S. market.

Giorgio Dell'Acqua, Ph.D. (above) and Antonia Kostic (below) describe their recent feature article in Cosmetics & Toiletries on 'Climate Change, Beauty's Influence and a Sustainable Path Forward.'

[video] Climate Change Drivers and a More Sustainable Path for the Cosmetics Industry

A recent article in C&T explores drivers of climate change, beauty's impact, how naturals are affected and what the cosmetics industry can do to help. Here, authors Giorgio Dell'Acqua and Antonia Kostic expand on these ideas. Watch now.

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[digital roundtable] Forces Influencing Cosmetic Formulating: Social Media, Regulations and Technical Constraints

In this Digital Roundtable, Prof. K.P. Ananth, Ph.D., and up-and-comers from the U. of Cincinnati discuss social media, regulations and technical constraints and how these forces impact formulating. They also predict future forces. Watch now.

Nearly 2/3 of U.S. employers believe emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and robotics will become a standard part of their business in the near future, per a Forbes report.

How AI is Transforming Beauty Innovation: Now Available On Demand

This exclusive exploration of AI uncovers clever applications to transform your product development.