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Companies
Sequential Skin, AMILI Secure $1.8 M Grant to Uncover Gut-Skin Microbiome Connections
Per the companies, research indicates that imbalances in the gut microbiota play a substantial role in the progression of skin conditions, making this collaboration an essential step forward in understanding and potentially treating them holistically.
Formulating Aids
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.
Sun Care
How a Functionalized Soy Film Former Boosts SPF, Dispersion in Sunscreen Emulsions
A nature-derived film forming polymer and dispersing agent was developed to enable more sustainable sun and color formulas. Its water resistance, SPF-boosting, pigment wetting and dispersion, and film-forming properties were evaluated as described here.
Actives
The Future of Beauty: How Exosomes Are Revolutionizing Skin Care
In 2024, exosome-based products started to generate buzz, but by 2025, they’ve become a game-changer in the market.
Formulating Aids
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.
Hair Care
South Korea's Polyphenol Factory Unveils Grabity Anti-Hair Loss Brand at CES 2025
Polyphenol Factory, a South Korean startup led by Hae-Shin Lee, Ph.D., launched its Grabity anti-hair loss line at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Based on a polyphenol-based complex, the line fortifies hair by forming a protective layer on damaged cuticles.
Event Coverage
BASF Unveils Climate-adaptive Formula Concepts at Cosmet'Agora
Driven by innovations in sustainability, transparency and science, the company presented formula concepts to address the impacts of climate change — i.e., varying humidity, temperature shifts and intensified UV exposure.
Specialized
Spray-Tek Secures Patent for Biodegradable Microencapsulation Technology
The patented process modifies natural biopolymers to create durable core/shell microcapsules with low permeability for higher biodegradability.
Specialized
Spray-Tek
Event Coverage
Which of These 16 Base Ingredients Will Clinch
C&T Allēs
in 2025?
From a carbon-based black pigment, solid lipid and unique Guerbert alcohol, to biodegradable hair styling polymer, novel cold processable thickener, multifunctional preservative and more, here are
C&T Allēs
base ingredients finalist profiles.
Consumers/Market
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.
Natural/Sustainable
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.
Consumers/Market
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.
Efficacy
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.
Skin Care
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.
Actives
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.
Event Coverage
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.
Event Coverage
DEI, Ethnic Hair, Adaptive Photoprotection, Temperature vs. Sunscreen Penetration, Post-procedural Care and More: SCC78 Day Three
Day three of the SCC78 Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase opened with the SCC Annual Awards Breakfast featuring the Henry Maso Keynote Lecture, which set the tone for one of the event's major themes: inclusivity. Here's a brief recap.
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