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Beauty Pitch Alert: The Big Find returns at QVC and HSN

For the third year now, the video commerce and livestream retailer Qurate is running The Big Find pitch competition to discover founder-led brands across consumer product categories, including cosmetics and personal care.

Amyris acquisitions continue with color cosmetics brand EcoFabulous

Today, the biotech company announced plans to add a 7th clean consumer brand to its portfolio. This just one day after the ingredient maker publicized a deal to acquire a tech company called Beauty Labs International.

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Can advanced technology overcome W/O emulsions’ biggest challenges?

The perceived challenges of water-in-oil emulsions may be keeping you from using them in your formulations. Can new technology help?

Colgate-Palmolive files trio of patents on ‘antibacterial’ CBD oral care blends

Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has developed three active oral care formulas that integrate a cannabinoid, namely cannabidiol (CBD), for antibacterial efficacy and anti-inflammatory action.

Insect ingredients specialist EnviroFlight expands R&D for cosmetic inputs

Today, EnviroFlight, a subsidiary of the upcycling organic ingredient maker Darling Ingredients, announced plans to break ground on a new R&D facility in North Carolina.

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Human hair proteome profiling reveals the importance of KAPs

Proteomics has been increasingly used in studies about the structure and properties of hair and the important role of KAPs in the hair fiber health and appearance.

Synthetic Biology has a new ally in the US

Beauty ingredient maker Genomatica is one of three biotech companies that have teamed up to found The SynBio Coalition.

Seaweed saviour: Marinova highlights ‘unmet needs’ in the market for skin microbiome-friendly atopic dermatitis treatment

There is a gap in the market for skin microbiome solutions to help treat atopic dermatitis, claims biotechnology company Marinova, for which it believes its brown seaweed extract could play a major role.

5 Insights on alternative funding for beauty startups

ATHR Beauty, the brand Tiila Abbitt is leading to “disrupt the $500 billion beauty industry with clean and sustainable makeup that works,” is in the midst of a funding raise; but it’s not the usual sort.

‘Just add water’: Swedish startup Lifelong eyes expansion with powdered personal care line

Swedish eco-startup Lifelong has developed a range of powdered personal care products that need to be mixed with water by consumers and stored in durable containers, drastically overturning traditional habits, its founder says.