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Blue Sun Innovates Bioglitter, Butterpowder, Bluecam Ranges for Sustainable Performance

The ingredient ranges are designed to meet evolving industry needs for sustainability, performance and clean beauty formulations.

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Performance & Sustainability Drive the Newest Makeup Ingredients

Whether you're looking to improve product performance, meet growing demand for clean beauty or push the boundaries of formulation, these innovations are shaping the future of makeup and color cosmetics.

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Omya to Highlight Functional Minerals at in-cosmetics Global 2019

Omya’s lineup draws off of sensory and color cosmetic trends, including an additive that can provide visual effects along with carrier functions to fulfill marketing claims.

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UPDATE: Solabia's OleoShine Racks Up More Awards

Pro-Longevia, Peptiskin and FucoLife GR are natural and eco-friendly solutions focused on healthy skin and well aging, while OleoShine Green imparts ultra glossy sensory effects sustainably and without plastics.

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Ronald Britton Glitter Supplier Goes Green at in-cosmetics Global

Plastic pollution is a major issue worldwide but glitter company Ronald Britton recently launched an eco-friendly glitter that degrades naturally in the environment. It will be featured at in-cosmetics Global this month.

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, presents new sustainability strategy including three goals for the future.

Merck KGaA Announces Sustainability Strategy

The company is integrating sustainability as an essential component of its corporate strategy.

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Grant's Granpowder BBP-700 Takes the CEW Supplier's Award

The ingredient is a fused hybrid composite of bio-fermented powder and amino acid derivative that improves the sensory characteristics of a variety of product types.

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Grant Industries Debuts Granpowder CSC Biodegradable, High-Performance Microplastics Replacement

Made from food-grade cornstarch and calcium silicate, this biodegradable powder is engineered with proprietary surface-coating technology to deliver both environmental benefits and exceptional product performance.

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BASF Stays Stress-free with Wax-based Solutions

Created with sensitive skin and wellness in mind, BASF's lineup for SCS Formulate 2018 sought to capture both the self-care and sustainable consumer drivers.

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Seprify's SilvaLuma Delivers a Green UV Boost

“With SilvaLuma, we’re proving that formulators no longer have to choose between performance and principles."

This article summarizes EU and UK changes that have occurred throughout 2022 and 2023. Regulation updates include fragrance allergens, siloxanes, microplastics and aerosol products, among others.

Fragrance Allergens, Siloxanes, Microplastics and More

This article summarizes EU and UK changes that have occurred throughout 2022 and 2023. Regulation updates include fragrance allergens, siloxanes, microplastics and aerosol products, among others.

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Siltech Shakes Up Color Cosmetics with Launch of High-Performance Film Former and "Dual-Effect" Elastomers

Next-generation silicone technologies designed to eliminate the historic trade-off between cosmetic performance, sensory comfort, and finish customization.

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Ashland's n-hance CCG 75 Brings Crystal-Clear Conditioning to Clean Beauty Formulations

Positioned for a broad range of rinse-off and leave-on applications the ingredient is also cold-processable, simplifying formulation and manufacturing.

Microplastics are sometimes used in mineral-based sunscreens to get high-density particles to disperse evenly.

Macro Oceans Launches Big Kelp Flex to Eliminate Microplastics

California-based biotech company Macro Oceans launched Big Kelp Flex, its new seaweed cellulose ingredient.

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BASF Ingredients Take on Aging from all Angles

The appearance of aging is caused by multiple factors and skin conditions. BASF's ingredient portfolio provides solutions to an unbalanced microbiome, environmental stressors, dark spots and more.

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Rambutan-based Bioactives Star in BASF's in-cosmetics Global Lineup

Three bioactives meant to energize, protect and moisturize skin and hair were derived from the rambutan fruit as part of a sustainability initiative.

According to the researchers, it is likely the microplastics entered the mothers' bodies by ingestion or through respiration.

Microplastics Detected in Human Placenta: Industry Implications

A new study published in Environmental International has identified the presence of microplastics in human placenta. While science examines their risk, industry (including cosmetics) might expect to hasten their replacement and removal.

The vegan, 'largely anti-allergic' technology also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for skin care. In applications, Betuinno. Betulin can reportedly help the skin to heal and regenerate, while delivering moisturizing effects.

Innomost's Betuinno. Betulin is an Upcycled Titanium Dioxide Alternative for Beauty

The vegan, "largely anti-allergic" technology also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for skin care. In applications, Betuinno. Betulin can reportedly help the skin to heal and regenerate, while delivering moisturizing effects.