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The survey revealed that only 32% of women feel confident in how to properly care for their necks to prevent signs of aging, indicating a widespread knowledge gap in this often-overlooked area. © choi dongsu Getty Images

Survey reveals US women's top aging concerns, skin care gaps, and the rise of "tech neck"

A new survey commissioned by NEOSTRATA reveals that 56% of Gen Z women and 57% of millennials feel stressed about aging, with only 17% of respondents paying attention to neck care, highlighting significant opportunities for innovation in anti-aging products targeting younger generations and "tech neck" concerns.

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Pioneering non-animal testing for photoallergy in fragrances: A Q&A with RIFM's Gretchen Ritacco

As the cosmetics and personal care industry shifts toward non-animal testing, Gretchen Ritacco, RIFM’s Principal Scientist, highlights her research on "new, non-animal tests to evaluate the photoallergy potential of fragrances" as a promising...

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ELC partners with TUD Dresden University to explore 'emotion-evoking fragrances'

Plans for the partnership include leveraging "findings from this research to inform fragrance product and packaging innovation, consumer experiences, marketing claims, and more," as part of ELC's commitment to advancing fragrance innovation...

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Long read: How AI-powered beauty delivers hyper-personalized products & sustainable solutions in real time

In a recent report, global beauty industry insight firm Beautystreams examines the far-reaching impacts of AI innovation on the beauty industry - we spoke to Eleonora Mazzilli, the company's Trend Localization & Business Development Director....

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FDA's delayed action on formaldehyde ban in hair relaxers sparks industry uncertainty

In an interview with CosmeticsDesign, attorney Allison Stevenson explains that the FDA's delayed formaldehyde ban for hair relaxers, which "has been identified as a known carcinogen," has left manufacturers in a "wait and see"...