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Editor's Note - New Horizons: Food, Sustainable Beauty and the Next Chapter

This issue celebrates the intersection of sustainability, innovation and holistic beauty.

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Sustainable Beauty by Molecular Design

The beauty industry is shifting towards sustainable ingredients, with new technologies and molecules leading the way.

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From Farm to Face: Harnessing Food-Based Actives for Sustainable and Effective Cosmetics

Food-derived ingredients offer multifunctional cosmetic benefits, combining efficacy with consumer appeal.

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Biotech in Beauty: Zero Waste Beauty Is Growing Up

A chemist’s perspective on what is real, what is scalable and what is just marketing.

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Unlocking Food Phenolics as Novel Anti-Aging Agents

This article explores food phenolics such as caffeic, sinapic and rosmarinic acids as sustainable anti-aging agents. The compounds were previously found to combat senescence, photoaging and inflammation, offering eco-friendly solutions for skin care.

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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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Zero-Waste Beauty is Making Waves: Upcycled Ingredients, Biofermentation, High-Concentration Formulas and More

Industry experts give their thoughts on technology and potential in the zero-waste beauty space.

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Symrise Introduces Cellexora MD to Care & Wellness Portfolio

This ingredient is made from upcycled organic apple side streams in Italy, making it a natural-origin ingredient with exceptional stability and traceability.

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Amorepacific Develops Novel Peptide for Hair Keratin Through AI, Molecular Modeling

Experimental results showed that hair treated with the peptide exhibited an increase in tensile strength by up to 44%.

OLAY Unveils Breakthrough Research on Cell Adhesion and Skin Aging at AAD 2026

OLAY research links cell adhesion to youthful skin, offering fresh insights beyond collagen-focused science.

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Senolytic evolution: clear – fill – revive

SenoCellTec™ is an advanced senolytic innovation designed to rejuvenate the skin by addressing fundamental biological causes of aging.

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Syensqo Debuts AI-Driven Upcycled Coffee Peptide to Lead Scalp Care Skinification

The active is designed as a single-solution for brands to address a broad array of scalp health claims.

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Redefining Longevity with "Beyond Time" Ingredient Launches at in-cosmetics Global 2026

These ingredients leverage green chemistry and peptide technology to stimulate continuous vitality and authentic beauty.

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skinbetter science Launches Ampra Volumizing Macro HA Serum

The technology, originally developed for regenerative filler, has been adapted into a volumizing serum for consumer use.

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Givaudan Deepens Turkey Footprint With New Creative And Lab Resources

The move reflects rising fragrance demand in Turkey, which Givaudan views as a strategic growth market and a bridge to wider regional opportunities.

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Which Prototype Formulas/Chassis Will Take Home an Allē in 2026?

The C&T Allē Awards Prototype Product/Chassis category offers a compelling glimpse into the future of beauty, celebrating the innovation that happens long before a product reaches the shelf.

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Bitter Melon Enzyme Can Be Used for Skin Exfoliation, According to New Study

The research team from Korea-based GFC Life Science Co. analyzed a thermostable keratinolytic protease enzyme for its cosmetic applicability.

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PCHi Announces Winners of 2026 Fountain Awards

PCHi received 295 product submissions and 19 nominations for outstanding engineer.