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Optimizing Bigels for Sensoriality and Efficacy: DoE Insights on Aqueous and Oil Phase Components

DoE methods examined component interactions in bigels to optimize sensoriality, performance and stability. Tests using HEC and tucuma oil revealed effects on mechanics, rheology and stability, underscoring the need to balance internal/external phases.

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Problem-solving Beauty Ingredients

From dandruff-causing yeast to clean beauty preservation to summer hair stressors, new ingredients resolve challenges for consumers and formulators.

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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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The Skin Care Toolbox: Next-Gen Ingredients and Concept Products for Longevity, Barrier Health & Beyond

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Formulating for Menopausal Skin: Barrier Resilience, Structural Integrity and Skin Longevity Approaches

Menopausal skin presents distinct physiological and formulation challenges that extend beyond traditional anti-aging paradigms.

Safflower oleosomes are of interest in part because the plant seeds uniquely contain a large amount of oil bodies and low water content, resulting in decreased hydrolytic properties and lower protein degradation. The high oil content also creates low surface tension, increasing the oleosome’s ability to act as an emulsifier.

How Safflower Oleosomes Combine Sustainability, Emulsifying Efficacy and Barrier Benefits

Sustainably sourced safflower oleosomes are explored here for their multifunctionality as natural emulsifiers and for barrier benefits. Tests for stability and TEWL, skin water content and thickness, and ceramide and fatty acid effects are described.

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Indie Sleaze, Brat Summer ... How Market Trends Affect Formula Basics: 7 Experts Weigh In

We often explore how market trends influence product concepts. Less often do we focus on their impact on preservation, rheology and other formula basics. As such, we reached out to industry insiders for their take; here, seven experts weigh in.

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2026 Allēs Showcase Sustainable Innovation, Personalized Solutions and More - Judges' Comments

The C&T team combined the judges’ comments and highlights for each finalist of the 2026 Allē Awards.

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Skin Care Gets Smarter: Exploring Advanced Ingredient Technologies

Here we explore some of the most advanced ingredients in skin care and how they are revolutionizing the industry. With advances in technology, manufacturers and brands can design products and formulas that adjust to the skin’s unique needs.

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Shea Butter Submicroemulsion for Transparent Silicone-free, Sulfate-free Conditioning Shampoos

This article explores the incorporation of a shea butter submicroemulsion to improve the performance of silicone-free shampoos.