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Tech/Equipment/Production
Why Cosmetic Batches Lose Consistency During Scale-Up
A formula that performs beautifully in the lab doesn't always behave the same in production. Learn why powders, emulsions, viscosity changes, and air entrainment create batch variability—and what manufacturers can do to improve repeatability.
Featured
Tech/Equipment
Dr Mom Hand Debuts Phyto-Resonance Extraction Technology
Phyto-Resonance provides extraction yields of 8-12%, energy reduction of up to 80% and a complete elimination of organic solvents.
Sponsored
Preservation, Reimagined: Hybrid Antimicrobial Strategies for Safer, More Natural, Skin‑Protective Personal Care Products
Nature-aligned boosters transform preservation from necessity into value-adding benefit.
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June 2026
Top Headlines
Animal Alternatives
European Commission To Accelerate Transition Away from Animal Testing in Chemical Safety Assessments
Anti-aging/Face
Haut.AI CEO on AI, Skin Intelligence, and the Next Phase of Skincare Personalization
Companies
Inovapotek Strengthens International Reach by Joining PhD Trials
Sponsored
Recharge Skin in the Digital Age: Rethinking Longevity with SkinCharge CLR™
Latest
Sponsored
Preservation, Reimagined: Hybrid Antimicrobial Strategies for Safer, More Natural, Skin‑Protective Personal Care Products
Nature-aligned boosters transform preservation from necessity into value-adding benefit.
Ingredients
NSF Launches New Certification for Personal Care Products
Certification is available globally for manufacturers and brands seeking independent verification of product quality and ingredient safety.
Methods/Tools
How In silico Innovation is Transforming Cosmetic Ingredient Discovery and Development
This article delves into in silico methods including AI and machine learning for cosmetic ingredient discovery and development. It covers virtual screening, QSAR analyses and molecule repurposing, and gives a case study in progress for psoriasis peptides.
Method/Process
Advances in Beauty and Personal Care Testing: Novel In vitro Models, Multi-Test Combos, ‘Evidence Packages’ and Real-World Exposure
Advances in analytics and in vitro models are revolutionizing R&D in cosmetics and personal care. This article explores trends, cutting-edge research and expert insights on how these technologies are shaping the future of ethical, efficient testing.
Method/Process
Shiseido Develops AI-Based System to Assess Ingredient Biodegradability, Safety Information
This development reflects the company’s goals to integrate digital transformation with research expertise.
Event Coverage
Which Cosmetic Devices, Tech and Test Methods/Tools Will Stand Up to the 2026
C&T Allē Awards
Challenge?
Whether it’s enhancing sustainability, improving skin care accessibility or refining product testing, these finalists are shaping a smarter, more inclusive, and forward-thinking future for the industry.
Balancing/Soothing
Sea Buckthorn to Calm Oxi-Inflammatory Assault in Sensitive Skin
A sea buckthorn leaf extract was developed to calm the oxi-inflammatory environment induced by exposome assaults, to protect epidermal lipids and to soothe sensitive skin. A model mimicking lipoperoxidation in the epidermis was used to assess its effects.
Safety
Beauty Under Fire: Why 2026 Will Be a Pivotal Year for Consumer Safety and Environmental Accountability
Recalls highlight the global push for transparency and safety in the beauty industry, as regulators and brands work to protect consumers from harmful ingredients and misleading claims. Keep reading for the latest regulatory updates.
Event Coverage
Symrise Launches Digital CO2 Tracker, Champions Bioeconomy
Symrise recently reinforced its commitment to sustainability by launching Houston, a greenhouse gas-tracking platform developed with CO2 AI to measure carbon footprints in real-time. The company also chaired the Sustainable Business Bioeconomy Group.
Sun Protection
SciPharm Unveils Audit Kit for Sunscreen Test Report Evaluation
The audit kit is a three-part solution tailored to ensure accuracy and adherence to international testing standards.
Companies
NSL Analytical Services Acquires Rocky Mountain Testing Solutions, Strenghtens Environmental Test Services
By combining NSL's expertise in materials with RMTS’s proficiency in environmental stress testing, customers will now have access to a broader spectrum of verification services under one umbrella.
Skin Care
Epicutis' Lipid Shield SPF 30 Achieves EWG Verified Status
Epicutis earned the EWG verified mark for its Lipid Shield SPF 30 infused with a skin-loving botanical complex.
