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BotaniCellar Crithmum Maritimum, based on the namesake extract, has been described as 'the most precious skin care ingredient of the 21st century' and is a rare plant from Brittany’s coast, according to Uniproma.

Uniproma Makes Rare Botanicals Accessible for Skin Care via Single-Use Biodegradable Reactors

Using patented single-use biodegradable reactors, the company reports it has dramatically reduced the cost of cell culture.

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L’Oréal Names 13 Companies for First Cohort of €100M Sustainability Accelerator

From L: Founders Srinivas Karuturi and Prateek Mahalwar, Ph.D.

Bioweg Secures €16 M Series A to Scale Biodegradable Microplastic Alternatives

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Caldic x AmphiStar Partner to Promote Upcycled, Footprint Friendly Biosurfactants Across Europe

Per the companies, this collaboration aims to make biosurfactants a mainstream choice for personal care formulations, offering a sustainable, mild and effective alternative to traditional surfactants.

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Croda Beauty Uncovers Texture, Elasticity and Comfort Benefits of SphingoCare DS-CERAmix-V for Sensitive Skin

The bio-designed, skin-inspired liquid crystal lamellar system was developed to support sensitive skin. New data demonstrates its efficacy.

The Future of Beauty Is Now: Download Accupac’s 2026 Trend Report

The Future of Beauty Is Now: Download Accupac’s 2026 Trend Report

Accupac’s 2026 Trend Report highlights a new era of beauty—where proof is experienced, sustainability drives real impact, bioinnovation supports long-term vitality, and adaptive beauty responds to changing skin, life stages, and environments.

Milcobel & NoPalm Ingredients Partnership

Milcobel x NoPalm Ingredients to Transform Whey Permeate into Sustainable Palm Oil Alternatives

According to the companies, NoPalm Ingredients has developed a groundbreaking fermentation technology that transforms agro-industrial sidestreams such as whey permeate into oils and fats identical to conventional palm and tropical oils.

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Symrise Launches Digital CO2 Tracker, Champions Bioeconomy

Symrise recently reinforced its commitment to sustainability by launching Houston, a greenhouse gas-tracking platform developed with CO2 AI to measure carbon footprints in real-time. The company also chaired the Sustainable Business Bioeconomy Group.

An increasingly informed consumer base, growing awareness of year-round SPF use, and ongoing innovation from brands and suppliers in the industry are driving category growth.

365 Days of SPF: Sun Care Shines Year-Round

Growing consumer awareness opens up opportunities beyond traditional seasonal and format conventions.

'Consumers are no longer just dabbling in supplements—they increasingly believe in the power of ingestibles to influence skin, scalp, and overall beauty outcomes,' says Lorne Lucree, founder, Quiet Coyote. 'The next step is ingredient alignment: the same actives delivered through both a topical serum/cream and an ingestible capsule/powder, sending a unified signal of support to the body.'

2026 Beauty Preview: from Neuro Skin Aging to Cautious Shoppers

Specialists in ingredients, packaging, marketing and more speak out on what's ahead for the industry.

'DHK instantly calms skin and supports the skin barrier, and continually improves skin’s resilience to external aggressors,' says Deinde CEO Joshua Britton.

Beauty’s New Class of Anti-Aging Ingredient Tech

As the industry prepares for a new year of innovation, we looked at the latest batch of novel materials poised to shape product development in 2026 and beyond.

Let's cut through the hype and focus on how smart, structured data is the true enabler of AI-driven innovation in the cosmetics industry.

Submit Your AI Questions For Our Experts: Cosmetic R&D Webinar Featuring Ethical AI & Smart Data

Learn how to move beyond generic AI models that risk blind spots and biased outcomes, and instead build a reliable foundation for faster, safer product development.

For the first time in more than two decades, a new, innovative UV filter is on the brink of FDA approval in the United States, and it’s set to transform everything we know about sun protection.

A Sunscreen Revolution Is Coming to the US

For the first time in more than two decades, a new, innovative UV filter is on the brink of FDA approval in the United States.

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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.