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Cosmetics & Toiletries Unveils Beauty Themes for 2025

From skin and hair health, to holistic protection, mind-body beauty and integrated sensory experiences, 2025's media agenda will equip cosmetic chemists and beauty innovators to develop advanced products that compete in a dynamic, competitive marketplace.

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SYMPARE MES: The perfect balance between product performance and naturality

Developed in response to consumer demand for natural and milder ingredients, Nouryon's Structure M3 maltodextrin-based co-surfactant offers mild, biodegradable cleansing.

Nouryon's Structure M3 Polysaccharide Confers Biodegradability to Cleansing

The discounted Early Bird rate of $325 ends in July. Submit now for the lower rate and update/amend entries through the Aug. 1 final deadline. www.AlleAwards.com

2025 C&T Allēs Early Bird Rate Ends July 1 — Submit Now, Save $200 and Amend Entry Through Aug. 1

The discounted Early Bird rate ($325) ends on July 1 for the 2025 C&T Allē Awards. Submit now at the lower rate and update/amend entries through the Aug. 1 final deadline.

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Biopolax's BPX Gemini Surfactants Emulsify, Boost Other Eco-surfactants

BPX Gemini can form micelles in aqueous solutions at lower concentrations. It enhances the performance of eco-friendly surfactants such as APG and can act as a co-emulsifier. Its zwitterionic version also increases foam and foam stability.

SYMPARE MES: The perfect balance between product performance and naturality

SYMPARE MES: The perfect balance between product performance and naturality

Improve your sustainability profile with KLK OLEO’s SYMPARE Methyl Ester Sulphonates (MES) - a sulphate-free anionic surfactant naturally made from plant source for the personal care categories.

Sourced from Ecuador, Praan Naturals Tagua Seed Powder is an environmentally responsible and natural alternative to synthetic exfoliants and whitening agents, per the company.

Praan Naturals Introduces Tagua Seed Powder to Natural Ingredient Portfolio

Sourced from Ecuador, Praan Naturals Tagua Seed Powder is an environmentally responsible and natural alternative to synthetic exfoliants and whitening agents, per the company.

Find out at our exclusive red carpet-style awards dinner, to be held on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore in Los Angeles – alongside our captivating Beauty Accelerate event. Join us!

Which Cosmetic Actives Will Come Out on Top at the 2024 C&T Allēs?

Which actives will win C&T Allē Awards in 2024? Find out at our exclusive red carpet-style awards dinner on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore in Los Angeles – alongside our captivating Beauty Accelerate event. Following are the contenders...

'Green is good but maybe not good enough. Future aspects will focus on more and additional aspects ... taking a look at the entire product lifecycle [and] looking at the entire value chain ...'

[video] Connecting the Value Chain for Next-level Sustainability

Moving sustainability to the next level will take reconnecting each link in the value chain to this greater purpose. In this sponsored video, Wolfgang Goertz, Ph.D., of Evonik, explains how; and how a new ingredient platform can help. Register to watch.

The technologies are designed to offer three ways to consume products in an eco-responsible way while keeping the same usage habits and adapting to everyone's lifestyle.

Nuwen to Debut 3 Powder Forms to Reduce Water Footprint During in-cos 2023

Nuwen, a France-based contract manufacturer, will reveal three powder innovations for hygiene products during in-cosmetics Global 2023.

While some (if not many) of these allegations may be unfounded or misguided, it underscores the critical role of safety and toxicity testing even under non-typical product use conditions.

Unilever, J&J, Olaplex and L'Oreal Still Treading Legal Waters Over Lilial, Benzene

Olaplex, Redken, OGX, Dove, Nexxus, Suave, Tigi and Tresemmé brands are still making headlines as they tread legal waters over alleged Lilial and benzene content. Following are recent updates.

Personal care leads the way as the projected fastest-growing application for biosurfactants. This emerges from consumer demand for body washes, lotions, hair products, acne treatments and more.

Glycolipids and Challenges Ahead for the Growing $1.2 M Biosurfactants Market

Personal care is projected to be the fastest-growing application in the US $1.2 billion biosurfactants market. There are challenges ahead, however, including finding vigorous production strains, cheaper substrates and nominal bioreactor technologies.

Biologically active substances with high commercial value, including oligosaccharides, exopolysaccharides, biosurfactants, enzymes, peptides and vitamins, are secreted by bacteria.

Microbes Convert Biodiesel Residuals to Lactic Acid, Boost $189 B Market

Work presented at the 2022 SINAFERM bioprocesses event describes the microbial production of lactic acid based on residual glycerin from biodiesel production. It's one example of the booming microbial products market, valued at ~US $189 billion in 2021.

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Why are Dermatologists Recommending Azelaic Acid? It’s the Unsung Hero!

Cosmetic acids offer versatility in formulation and can provide gentle exfoliation, brightening, help fight acne, etc. Azelaic acid is a favorite of dermatologists and is gaining popularity for its effectiveness and gentleness for all skin types.