Ingredients | Global Cosmetic Industry

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Elementis to Highlight Sustainable Film Former, Natural Rheology Modifier and K-beauty Concepts at In-Cosmetics Asia 2025

Ingredients showcased will range from a biodegradable film-former for sunscreens and natural oil phase rheology modifiers, to K-beauty inspired product concepts.

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Provital Debuts Covertrix, a Bio-Intelligent Shield for Personalized Hair Care

Olivante has phenolic and animal notes reminiscent of castoreum.

Eurofragance To Introduce New Perfumery Ingredient at Beautyworld Middle East

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Presperse Highlights Advanced Peptides for Skin and Hair: Repairs 012P and Wrinklend008S

One is a biomimetic copper peptide and the other, a neurotransmitter inhibitor.

Lumson strides into the future with FREE, its new metal-free pump

Lumson strides into the future with FREE, its new metal-free pump

Lumson strides into the future with FREE, its new metal-free pump notable for excellent technical performance, effortless comfort, reliable unchanging accuracy even in the long-term, and it has already earned the prestigious RecyClass certification

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Symrise Introduces Neo Heliopan Fusion, a 4-in-1 UV Filter Blend for SPF 50+ Formulas

The innovation combines three crystalline UV filters solubilized in one liquid UV filter, designed to simplify the formulation process for high SPF, broad-spectrum sun protection in cosmetic products.

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Inolex Taps Miao Wang to Lead Sustainable, Next-Gen R&D

Inolex names Miao Wang as vice president of research, development and commercialization, tasking her with advancing green chemistry and sustainable ingredient innovations for beauty and personal care worldwide.

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Active Concepts Launches AC Curezyme, Ushering in the Post-Quat Era for Hair Care

The ingredient is based on an active that mimics an enzyme naturally found in skin and hair follicles to create essential peptide bonds. This is paired with a plant-based alternative to keratin, creating an optimized enzyme-to-protein ratio.

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DSM-Firmenich Debuts Bond Aid with OXY 229 CB for Advanced Hair Repair

The biotech-derived hair care ingredient is designed to strengthen hair, boost scalp vitality and support sustainable beauty solutions. Its next-generation peptide complex is said to offer a science-backed approach to restoring hair integrity and health.

Ex vivo studies on hair subjected to summer-like stressors—such as sun exposure, salt water and repeated brushing—demonstrated the remarkable effects of Soline Bio.

Problem-solving Beauty Ingredients

From dandruff-causing yeast to clean beauty preservation to summer hair stressors, new ingredients resolve challenges for consumers and formulators.

Sixty-six percent of women would be very likely to try a product that claimed to improve their scalp health in a new way (with 25% saying they would be somewhat likely).

What Consumers Want from Scalp Care: New Data

From microbiome support to longevity-promoting care to exosome-based serums, consumers are eager for new, effective solutions.

Salmon sperm’s precious polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) content has been the beauty industry's latest star ingredient. Is it the key to a new wave of hair care innovation?

PDRN's Slow-aging Hype Reaches Hair Care

Leveraging PDRN’s proven benefits—such as tissue repair, inflammation reduction and growth activation—can help create targeted solutions that address common concerns like hair thinning and scalp aging.

In a world where beauty is no longer just skin deep, dsm-firmenich Beauty & Care is leading a transformative movement—one that unites science, sustainability, and emotional connection to shape the future of the industry.

dsm-firmenich: Elevating Beauty through Purpose and Scientific Impact

Shaping the future of beauty with science, sustainability and well-being.

Instead of aiming to reverse aging—although regenerative solutions are making strides in that area—slow aging prioritizes building resilience and delaying age-related issues.

The Longevity Race to Slow Aging

Emerging ingredient technologies are building resilience for lifelong wellness and beauty.