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The Future of Beauty Tech Has Arrived

Dec 19th, 2019

Audrey Latimer

J.Walter Thompson Intelligence has released its report "Beauty Tech Futures."

According to the company, legacy brands, start-ups and major retailers are ushering in a new era of hi-tech products, applications and personal care habits. This new era is encouraging brands and artists to re-imagine beauty products—from 3D-printed face masks to AI makeup—for a fully digitized future.

The 55-page report includes:

In-depth sector analysis across products, services and retailers;
Interviews with experts and entrepreneurs in the field;
How retailers are creating smarter and more intuitive shopping experiences;
How biology and engineering are driving luxury offerings; and
Packaging trends in beauty and personal care.

Unica's Triple-Mix Bottle: Effortless Dispensing for Multi-Formula Products

Unica's Triple-Mix Bottle: Effortless Dispensing for Multi-Formula Products

Unica Packaging’s Triple-Mix Bottle is a new three-chamber packaging designed to simplify the delivery of complex multi-formula products. The Triple-Mix Bottle uses a unique single pump design that ensures effortless dispensing of your multi-formula product.

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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.

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.

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.

Pterostilbene, a natural compound found in blueberries and grapes, could be the next superstar of anti-aging skin care.

Is Pterostilbene the New Resveratrol?

Pterostilbene, a stable and bioavailable alternative to resveratrol, is redefining anti-aging skin care. A 28-day trial revealed its ability to boost elasticity, reduce wrinkles and enhance collagen, positioning it to become the next skin care superstar.

A new generation of at-home beauty innovations claim to mimic many common medspa and aesthetic procedures. All without needles or long recovery times.

Can the ‘Treatment in a Bottle’ Movement Revive Skin Care Innovation?

From needle-free fillers to microneedling-inspired serums, innovative products promise to transform the way shoppers approach facial skin care.

SilvaLuma disperses in both oil and water phases, functions at 1-5% use levels, and can act as a stabilizer or co-emulsifier, making it highly versatile across formats.

Seprify's SilvaLuma Delivers a Green UV Boost

“With SilvaLuma, we’re proving that formulators no longer have to choose between performance and principles."

Phil Ruxton, Croda's chief sustainability officer (not pictured), commented, “Acting to reduce the impacts of our value chains on planet and society is core to Croda’s purpose. Since launching our Commitment in 2020, we have met our major public milestones, on the way to delivering decarbonization targets aligned with climate science.'

Croda's Climate Quest: Net Zero Emissions by 2050

Validated by SBTi's Net Zero Standard and the Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) Guidance, Croda is set to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

Recent innovations in active ingredients are leading the charge, offering solutions that not only enhance skin health, but also promote mental and physical wellness.

The Feel-good Anti-aging Movement Has Arrived

Recent innovations in active ingredients not only enhance skin health, but also promote mental and physical wellness.

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Uniproma Supercharges Collagen Production with Launch of RJMPDRN REC Recombinant Salmon PDRN

The ingredient is engineered for 100% sequence accuracy in every batch. This precision sets it apart from traditional salmon-derived PDRN, per the company.