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Core Biogenesis Wins L'Oreal Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Challenge 2025

Core Biogenesis has won the L’Oréal Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Challenge 2025 in the Future Science and Sustainability category, ushering in a new future for sustainable biotechnology in beauty.

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SCC79 Set to Revolutionize Beauty with AI-Driven Dermatology, Inclusive Data-backed Beauty and Other Insights

Taking place Dec. 16 and 17 in New York, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists' Annual Meeting (SCC79) will bring together leading experts in cosmetic science and personal care to explore the latest advancements, research and innovations shaping the industry.

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Advancing Wound Care and Sustainability: Wacker Debuts Silpuran Eco 2114 Biomethanol Silicone Gel Adhesive

The novel adhesive offers a sustainable alternative to traditional gels, reducing carbon dioxide emissions during production by up to 28%.

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Europelab Unveils BioLichen Natural Preservative with Proven Healing and Antioxidant Properties

The patented, Cosmos Organic certified preservative for beauty and personal care demonstrates potent antioxidant, cytoprotective, wound-healing and antimicrobial effects, according to the company.

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3 Anti-aging Discoveries: InnCoCells' Screening Collab Uncovers Sustainable Plant Extracts with Proven Benefits

The EU-funded InnCoCells project, a €7.9 million initiative spanning 4.5 years and 17 partners across 11 countries, represents the most comprehensive exploration of plant-derived cosmetic ingredients to date, according to project leaders.

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Ultra Chemical Presents Bicosome's Bicoalgae Blue for Senescent Skin Care

The ingredient uses a specialized nanostructure delivery system to transport bioactives into the deeper epidermal and dermal layers of the skin.

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Sonneborn Expands SonneNatural Line with Fluidity 40P Cyclic Replacements and Synergy Customizable Hybrids

"Our latest technologies align with global regulatory requirements and sustainability goals, enabling us to provide purer, more eco-conscious solutions..."

Credo Beauty Pioneers Eco-Conscious Future with Two New Launches: Credo Qualified Services and its Clean Beauty Council

Credo Beauty has announced the introduction of Credo Qualified, a Credo Beauty-managed service market for businesses in the beauty supply chain as well as its Clean Beauty Council, featuring eight experts from across the field.

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9-Month US Prestige Beauty Sales Total $24.1B, Mass Hits $54.5B, Pick Up Momentum Going Into Holidays

“Beauty is in a position to shine this holiday, with one-third of consumers planning to gift beauty products—a meaningful increase from last year," said Larissa Jensen, global beauty industry advisor at Circana.

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P2 Science Launches CitroComplex Nourish for Greener, More Sensorial Skin and Hair Care

In addition to American-grown botanical oils, the ingredient incorporates the company's Citropol DE-4, a high-viscosity polymeric emollient derived from renewable forestry byproducts.

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Kao Corp. Uncovers Breakthrough Insights into Sensitive Skin: Tight Junctions and Claudin-3

Findings suggested that tight function dysfunction could be involved in skin sensitivity.

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[podcast] The Future of Peptides is Sustainable and Smart: How Croda is Advancing Innovation in Actives

In this sponsored podcast, Cole Seifert, Ph.D., and Olivier Peschard, of Croda Beauty/Sederma, tap into the company's decades-long legacy of peptide innovation to explore the latest advances and project what's to come. Listen now; it's free.

L'Oreal Buys Second Chinese Skincare Stake as C-Beauty Rises

L'Oreal has made a minority stake in mass-market Chinese skincare brand Lan, marking its second investment in China as C-beauty continues to make global headway.

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Centella asiatica Extracellular Vesicles + Recombinant Growth Factors Shown to Boost Scalp Health, Hair Growth

The formulation combining the two significantly improved hair density, thickness and length while reducing hair loss and sebum production.

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'Skinification of Hair' Product Spotlight: Laura Polko's Hydrolyzed Collagen Volume Conditioner

Anti-aging hair care, inspired by skin care, is projected to reach $12.46 billion by 2032, driven by innovations like peptides, collagen, biotin and caffeine to strengthen hair and restore its texture. Laura Polko's Volume Conditioner provides an example.

Estée Lauder Makes Minority Investment in Mexican Luxury Fragrance Brand Xinú

The Estée Lauder Companies has announced a minority investment in Xinú, a Mexican luxury fragrance brand, marking the first time the company has invested in a Latin American brand.

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Regulatory Alerts: L'Oréal, La Roche-Posay, Edgewell, Hawaiian Tropic, Sun Bum and Colgate Suits; Australian Microbead Recalls; and More

The cosmetics and personal care industry is facing a wave of legal battles and regulatory updates, highlighting concerns over product safety, labeling accuracy and compliance with evolving standards. Following is an overview.