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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.
Specialized
Teysha Technologies Debuts Microplastics Replacement AggiePol for Beauty Applications
Hair Care
Unlock your ideal hairstyle by Lissenare™ Glycoscience
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Formulating Aids
HYDROSOME LABS TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES ACTIVE INGREDIENT DELIVERY INTO SKIN
The emerging science of ultra-fine bubbles is shaking up how we think about water. New research shows the power of Hydrosome Labs' technology to enhance cosmetics and step-change precision fermentation.
Actives
Hydrosome's Meaningful Beauty by Cindy Crawford Collab Uses Water as a Functional Ingredient
The revamped formula pairs the suppliers' Hydrosome H2O technology with Meaningful Beauty’s proprietary Melon Leaf Stem Cell Technology to more effectively deliver active skin care ingredients to skin cells.
Regional
9 Cosmetic Ingredient Bans/Restrictions in the EU: Kojic Acid, 4-MBC, Retinol, Arbutin and More
The EU Commission officially published several amendments to EU Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) that will restrict or ban nine cosmetic ingredients. Read on to learn more.
Sponsored
HYDROSOME LABS TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES ACTIVE INGREDIENT DELIVERY INTO SKIN
The emerging science of ultra-fine bubbles is shaking up how we think about water. New research shows the power of Hydrosome Labs' technology to enhance cosmetics and step-change precision fermentation.
Event Coverage
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.
Safety
Why a Ban on PFAS Across Cosmetics and Other Industries Right Now is Misguided [opinion]
The wide use of forever chemicals across cosmetics and other industries and their persistence have opened them to scrutiny. But banning the entire PFAS class would be disruptive without any basis in science or good public policy. Why? Read on to see.
Event Coverage
What Beauty Innovations Qualify for the 2025
C&T Allēs
? What Are the Requirements?
What types of entries compete in the
C&T Allēs
? And what are the requirements? From ingredients and blends, to formulas, test methods/tools, devices and digital tech, the awards span the cosmetic R&D process. Read on for more - and enter now!
Actives
Chemical Brothers' Suncare Zen KT Blends Safer UV Protection with Easy Formulating
Per the company, the aqueous dispersion makes for easier formulation and is compatible with most skin care formulas. It is positioned as an alternative to chemical sunscreens.
Actives
DSM-Firmenich Embraces Science-backed Holistic Well-being with New Branding
"We recognize that our role ... is to promote a mindset shift that prioritizes the development of solutions that truly promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of consumers," says Diana Duque-Zonneveld of DSM-Firmenich.
Literature/Data
Kenvue Drives Home the Clinical Efficacy Message, Uncovers Microbiome, Lipids, TXA, Acne and Other Findings
Kenvue highlighted 22 clinical findings from studies presented at this year's AAD. Topics included oats and the microbiome, NMF + lipids for a skin barrier boost, ZnO skin protection, acne care hydrocolloid patches, TXA + niacinamide, anti-aging and more.
Sun Care
Read the Label: Vacation Brand Classic Whip SPF 30 Sunscreen Mousse
"...I recently picked up Vacation’s Classic Whip SPF 30 Sunscreen Mousse. Admittedly, I came for the SPF, but I stayed for the unique mousse texture..." writes Alison Wery, in her latest Read the Label column. Read on to learn about this formula design.