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Lauded for their antioxidant, anti-aging, and soothing benefits, plant stem cells are quickly becoming increasingly in demand for topical cosmetic and skin care product formulations.
First-ever upcycled seaweed cosmetic emulsifier SeaBalance outperformed natural and synthetic benchmark emulsifiers in moisturization effect in a recent study.
The published clinical trials support the purported advantages of cold-pressed black cumin seed oil use, which include anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial benefits.
As a natural predator of bacteria, bacteriophage has enormous potential for topical skin care formulations targeting concerns like acne, and ingredient manufacturer Biocogent has capitalized on this potential with the release of DermaPhage.
Debut will leverage its proprietary biomanufacturing platform to develop bio-identical and novel fragrance molecules in an innovative twist on traditional fragrance manufacturing.
While many natural oral health care products are readily available, Lumineux founder Dr. Kourosh Maddahi purports that his microbiome-safe collection is the first of its kind on the market.
This year’s Summit is set to take place in Brazil and will cover pressing topics in the sustainability space including biodiversity, circularity, and the consumer perception of ingredients.
The peptides, isolated through predictive artificial intelligence (AI), were shown to increase key protein structures when topically applied to skin and demonstrate the potential to eliminate wrinkles and other signs of aging.
In the second part of this feature about skin inflammation, we asked Ebru Karpuzoglu, an expert in immunology and creator of anti-inflammation skincare line Ave-Seen, about the best approaches to developing and marketing products in this space.
In the first of a two part-series, we take a look at skin inflammation, an area of skincare that is gaining in popularity, but one that can also be confusing to consumers.
Ingredients and fine chemicals player IMCD has just successfully completed exhibiting at the California SCC Suppliers Day event, where it debuted its Sensational Beauty Collection.
Shampoos without antimicrobials can contribute to a healthy scalp, a study in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science found. The study showed two different commercial shampoos resulted in increased structural bacterial diversity on the scalp, showing...
Scientists at L’Oréal’s Research and Development team found a polymer, abbreviated AAHCP, that can improve sunscreen texture and function, along with increasing the efficiency of SPF factors.
Numerous studies show that the oral microbiome impacts our systematic health, which means there may be new opportunities for personal care products designed to improve health and wellness.
Regenlab USA recently launched a new skincare line that includes the trademarked Regenskin ingredient. It includes four different molecular weight hyaluronic acids that help create anti-aging effects on skin, says the company.
As a 100% biobased biosurfactant ingredient provider, Locus Ingredients is gearing up to make a big splash in the beauty and personal care space by targeting the massive market for surfactants.
Carole Gherardi, Market Segment Lead for Personal Care at IFF, and Maider Gutierrez, Global Health Category Leader at IFF, reveal more about the evolution of this market and new opportunities for brands.
Keeping ahead in the crowded premium skincare space means staying on top of the category’s constantly evolving trends. Truth Treatment Systems is doing this through innovations in formulation, packaging and new technology.
Recent advances in our understanding of the skin microbiome across multiple biological niches and the gut-skin axis is driving innovation across a range of personal care products.
In the past year, the ingredient supplier has used its Certified Space Technology ingredient Bacillus Lysate to launch a D2C collection, performed additional studies into the ingredient’s efficacy on skin health and longevity, and has additional ingredients...
Plant-derived sugar xylitol is becoming an increasingly popular option for toothpastes and other products as consumers become more aware and concerned about natural ingredients in their personal care products.
Lubrizol Beauty’s Carbopol SC-800 polymer is designed to meet the consumer need for ‘clarity, suspension and thickening in a wide range of challenging surfactant systems.’
The retinoid-derivative ingredients, which can be combined with a secondary ingredient for further efficacy or improved effectiveness, are a novel option for manufacturers looking to avoid the potential unwanted secondary effects of traditional retinoids.
As a global player in the cosmetic and personal care product manufacturing and supply chain industries, BASF is constantly developing and launching more effective digital and ingredient solutions for formulation companies and consumer brands. In this...
Arctiva Wellness’ ARCTIVA products contain the company’s proprietary HYDROSURF glycolipid technology and FDA-approved active ingredients for further efficacy.
The ‘impact of regular use of moisturizer to mitigate skin aging’ and ‘longevity proteins play a key role in promoting youthful skin properties’ were just two of the subjects presented by Estée Lauder during this year’s poster presentation.
The company, who pioneered a green process for cosmetic and personal care product ingredient production like retinol, will utilize the recently secured BioMADE funding to launch expanded pilot program production in mid-2025.
The release of Gucci, The Alchemist’s Garden, Where My Heart Beats Eau de Parfum marks the world’s first global distribution of a fragrance product manufactured with 100% carbon-captured alcohol, as detailed by Coty, Inc.
As beauty technology like AI/AR continues to rapidly change the landscape of ingredient formulation and product development processes in the cosmetics and personal beauty care (PBC) industries, innovations are ‘shortening timelines,’ ‘expediting ingredient...
Moodify (Re)formulation technology enables PBC product manufacturers and formulators to adjust fragrance formulas through an algorithm-based app that suggests replacement options “based on their level of similarity to the original molecule while optimizing...
The ingredient’s anti-aging efficacy lies in its ability to address deterioration of the skin cell’s mitochondria, which is a direct cause of signs of skin aging and a result of exposure to environmental toxins, stress, poor nutrition, and more.
Palm and palm kernel oils have a long history in cosmetic formulations, but as clean ingredient sourcing continues to become more important to consumers, manufacturers are looking to global ingredient producers like BASF to lead the charge in establishing...
A combination of ‘clean’ and ‘clinical’ used to describe a specific class of ingredients for product formulation by cosmetics and PBC product manufacturers and suppliers, there is strong evidence that by setting a harmonized industry standard, ‘cleanical’...
Nip-Tuck Relief and Fruitopia are just two of the top five beauty and personal care product trends of 2023 identified in a recent CosmoTrends and BEAUTYSTREAMS seminar.
A cosmetic formulation containing snow fungus extract may improve the product’s skin care impact, according to a study conducted by Polish researchers.
A Portuguese study has singled out two wild mushroom species as a new potential source of natural compounds with applications in the cosmetic industry.
In this study, researchers found spray drying Andean blueberries with cactus mucilage can preserve natural pigments and antioxidant activity for food and cosmetic product formulations.
The Brazilian plant is used in cosmetic products for its antioxidant and antimicrobial functions, and the latest discovery helps to reduce ingredient oxidation over time for future formulation efforts by manufacturers.
Agro-waste from native South American sinami fruit 'holds great promise as a commercial exfoliant' that demonstrates antioxidant activity, researchers shared.
Researchers demonstrated the extract had an antimicrobial effect against four common bacteria strains, and can be a viable alternative to synthetic preservatives commonly used in cosmetic applications.
Beeswax is 'a mainstay in cosmetics' as well as a functional ingredient with 'healing properties', says a new review that included five studies of beeswax for skin application.
Personal care product company TRI-K has released the inaugural ingredient in its EssentiaTein Line. EssentiaTein Protect utilizes sustainable ingredients like ‘Rice, Baobab, and Amaranth to provide continuous protection against daily pollution, UV damage,...
Croda’s Incromine BD can be used in a variety of formulation applications including beard care and hair coloring products, and its consumer benefits include ‘smoothing, detangling, and moisturizing.’
The non-profit organization’s first NCS Assessment follows safety assessments on synthetic fragrance ingredient safety. Synthetic fragrance peer-reviewed assessments will be published in full by the end of next year, and NCS assessments will be published...
As global regulations on propellants in personal care products and other consumer goods continue to be implemented in an effort to encourage the production of more sustainable alternatives, the Honeywell corporation has released Solstice Propellant for...
