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Univar Solutions Expands North American Glycolic Acid Access With CABB Partnership

Glycos Clear 70 is produced using renewable electricity, according to CABB.

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Behind every cosmetic dropper lies a complex engineering process. Discover Lumson's approach to designing dispensing systems that combine precision, aesthetics, manufacturing expertise and consistent, reliable performance.

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BASF Targets Damaged Collagen, Bio-Based Films in New Skin Care Research

The collagen study focuses on CHPs, a class of bioactive peptides inspired by biomedical research that can recognize and bind to damaged collagen structures.

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Kromboost™: Provital's Upcycled Protein Bioactive for Stronger, True Color

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The New Drink Mix Simplifying the Everyday Consumer's Routine

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Outer Bio Brings Living Human Skin Into a Four-Week Discovery Window

Kromboost™: Provital's Upcycled Protein Bioactive for Stronger, True Color

Kromboost™: Provital's Upcycled Protein Bioactive for Stronger, True Color

Kromboost™: Provital's Upcycled Protein Bioactive for Stronger, True Color

Kromboost™: Provital's Upcycled Protein Bioactive for Stronger, True Color

Upcycled barley protein bioactive that strengthens hair, deepens hydration and protects dyed color from heat damage. Up to 152% less breakage, 166% better color retention in rinse-off vs placebo. Halal, Cosmos approved, vegan. 2% dose.

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When SPF Becomes a Lifestyle

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The Skin Care Toolbox: Next-Gen Ingredients and Concept Products for Longevity, Barrier Health & Beyond

Hair Care Splits in Two: Value Wins at Mass, Treatments Take Off in Prestige

From value-packed basics to $120 longevity serums, hair care is rewriting the rules.

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Global Cosmetic Industry Launches Living Online Supplier Directory

The online directory is a living resource. Suppliers can update their own listings in real time, helping ensure that company information, capabilities and offerings remain current as businesses evolve.

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Ultra Violette Makes U.S. Sunscreen History With First Bemotrizinol Launch

The sunscreen ingredient Americans have waited 27 years to access finally arrives.

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The Science Behind Cosmetic Claims: Q&A with MedPharm Experts

Cosmetic claims should be backed by science. Discover how MedPharm combines human-relevant models, formulation expertise, and clinical testing to generate robust data that supports meaningful, evidence-based product claims.

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CrossChem Launches Dual-Action Hair and Scalp Active

Glyplex is available for rinse-off, leave-on and professional hair and scalp formulations.

Woman applying Croda's Matrixyl Neolide peptide skincare product to neck, demonstrating anti-aging skin repair treatment

Matrixyl® Neolide™: Next-Generation Peptide Delivery Targets Skin Longevity and Post-Procedure Recovery

Matrixyl® Neolide™ slows peptide delivery by up to 15 times compared to non-encapsulated peptides.

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Estée Lauder Wants to Rewrite the Science of Shade Matching

ELC’s research will examine how consumers perceive undertones and subtle color differences under real-world viewing conditions.

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Nanomox Disrupts the Zinc Oxide Playbook for Mineral Sunscreen

Nanomox says its proprietary process enables precise control over zinc oxide’s particle size, shape and crystallinity, allowing the company to tune the material for both optical and UV-performance characteristics.

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BASF Brings Epigenetic Science to Floral Skin Care Actives

The launch moves floral extracts beyond the traditional “natural botanical” positioning and into the territory of precision bioactives.