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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.

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.

PreBIULIN AGA (INCI: Inulin) is a natural prebiotic reportedly proven to help rebalance the skin’s microbiota and clinically proven to offer skin hydration.

Ultra Highlights Prebiotics, Sustainable Cellulose and More at CaliSCC Suppliers' Day

Offerings include prebiotics for microbiota in compromised skin, highly fibrillated cellulose for suspension and emulsion stabilization, a highly stable water-soluble vitamin C derivative and a natural-origin delivery system for skin brightening.

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Top 14 Macro Trends for Beauty Innovation in 2025 and Beyond

The fourth quarter of 2024 was jam-packed with events — and ideas to spark beauty innovation. Here, we've grouped them into 14 macro trends we see for beauty innovation in 2025 and beyond. Brief notes, buzzwords and "honorable mentions" also are included.

Basf Sponsored Podcast March 2024

[podcast] Understanding Emulsifiers: The Unsung Heroes of Sensory and Performance in Formulas

In this sponsored podcast, Michael Lull, head of N.A. technical service for personal care at BASF, provides a primer about emulsifiers including their use, trends and sensory effects. Examples are given from the company's portfolio. Listen now.

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Technical Theories and Tools to Leverage Polyol Properties for Smarter Makeup Remover Design

This article describes tools such as organic conceptual diagrams, Hansen solubility parameters and alcohol classes to study polyol dynamics for smarter makeup remover design. Effects on CMC, cloud point and other functional benefits are also considered.

Assessa's Zinbloq reportedly protects hair from environmental damage and oxidative stress.

Rita Corporation Showcases Innovative Hair Defense, Stable Vitamin C and Sustainable Surfactants

Ritafactants are biobased surfactants made from renewable raw materials, designed to deliver effective and eco-friendly solutions for personal care and household products.

Where is beauty going next? Our experts in longevity, Gen Z and Alpha, dermocosmetics, and more have some ideas. Join us to set the innovation agenda fro 2025 and beyond.

The 2025-2026 Innovation Agenda: Beauty Accelerate Topic and Speaker Program Revealed

Featuring a diverse lineup of experts, including senior scientists, brand founders, and marketing pioneers from companies like L'Oréal, Estée Lauder, Supergoop! and Nutrafol, the event promises actionable strategies and fresh perspectives.

Taken together, brands of every size will leave this year's event with the knowledge and insights needed to innovate nimbly and mindfully and to elevate their brands to the next level.

Let's Connect the Dots Between Beauty Marketing and R&D: Beauty Accelerate Los Angeles 2024

Join Beauty Accelerate in Los Angeles to set the 2024-2025 innovation agenda!

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Oleon Health and Beauty Debuts Radiastar 1436 Natural Guerbet Alcohol for Films, Sensory Effects

The vegetable-based, multi-branched Guerbet alcohol is liquid at room temperature and is reportedly a great film former that imparts unique skin feel, good oxidation stability, excellent pigment dispersion and a cushioning touch with fantastic gloss.

Nipaguard SCE Vita is based on 100% renewable sorbitan caprylate and offers a natural preservation system.

Clariant Presents Nipaguard SCE Vita and Aristoflex Sun to Address Evolving Preservation, Sunscreen Demands

These innovations are said to empower formulators to create the next generation of cosmetics and sun care products that meet rising expectations for eco-consciousness, efficacy and consumer experience.

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BASF's VitaGuard A Encapsulation Tech 'Seals the Deal' on Retinol Stability, Safety and Efficacy

The solid lipid encapsulation technology is designed to address the key issues with retinol: stability, irritation potential and skin bioavailability.

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Surfactants, Emulsifiers, Polyols, Amino Acid Moisturizers and More: Get to Know Shanghai BT Biotechnology Co.

Constant innovation and transformation are built into Shanghai BT’s corporate DNA. We will always strive toward the most dynamic and valuable direction, looking forward to providing customers the greatest assistance.

The polymer reduces particle size and stabilizes oil droplets, per Lubrizol, making it appropriate for sun care with either organic or inorganic UV filters.

Lubrizol Introduces PemuPur Vista: A Naturally Derived Polymeric Emulsifier for Skin Care and Makeup

The ingredient, which reportedly has a sensory profile similar to synthetic polymeric emulsifiers, features a natural origin content of 97% (ISO 16128) and biodegradability credentials (OECD 301D).

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TRI-K's TRIsol KCP: A Cleaner, High-performance Emulsifier for Sunscreens, Cosmetics and Skin Care

The emulsifier was developed using TRI-K's patent-pending solvent-free manufacturing method, contributing to environmentally responsible formulations. The ingredient also maintains efficacy and stability, and can boost SPF by 19%.

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Origin by Ocean and CABB Group to Launch Biorefinery for Invasive Sargassum Algae in Finland

Origin by Ocean and CABB Group are reportedly launching the world’s first biorefinery to turn invasive sargassum algae into sustainable ingredients for cosmetics, food and more — marking a major step toward fossil-free, ocean-friendly innovation.

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Capsum, Curie Co. and P2 Science Collaborate on Dualité Molécul’hair Two-phase Hair Treatment

Capsum's dual-phase delivery technology allows the two formulas to be stored and dispensed side-by-side together without the need for a plastic chamber partition.

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Momentive Unveils Harmonie NatuVel 100% Biobased Elastomer Gel for Clean Skin, Sun and Color Formulas

“We aimed for a 100% naturally derived solution that could perform on par with silicone elastomer gels and that is what we are showcasing.”

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