Ingredients | Global Cosmetic Industry

A 2019 petition to the House of Commons stated, 'We, the undersigned residents of Canada, draw the attention of the House of Commons ... [that] animal testing is unnecessary to prove the safety of cosmetic products.'

After 8+ Years, is Canada Ready to Ban Animal Testing for Cosmetics?

Health Canada confirmed plans are in the works to implement an animal testing ban for cosmetics, according to The Globe and Mail.

'We have not found adequate evidence to determine how much CBD can be consumed, and for how long, before causing harm.'

U.S. FDA, Congress to Write CBD its Own Rules for Food, Supplements

Spectra Colors

FDA Colorants by Spectra Colors Corp

Say no to the spotlight-stealing packaging

Say no to the spotlight-stealing packaging

Cancel out the noise and showcase your formulation with high quality minimalistic style found in EPOPACK’s packaging expertise.

Integrity Ingredients Corporation

BGT YS-30 by Integrity Ingredients Corporation

BGT YS-30, sodium cocoyl alaninate, is a mild, amino acid derived, sulfate-free, natural surfactant.

Genemarkers has launched a new blue light testing service that includes a gene expression panel containing 52 genes specifically impacted by blue light; the genes regulate biological pathways such as oxidative stress, inflammation and skin aging.

A New Way to Assess Blue Light: Genemarker's Latest Research

Genemarkers has launched a new blue light testing service that includes a gene expression panel containing 52 genes specifically impacted by blue light; the genes regulate biological pathways such as oxidative stress, inflammation and skin aging.

(Pictured) Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea). Each ingredient works to create a line that promotes healthy, radiant skin, per Ashland.

Ashland Announces The Natural Line, Natural Recognizable Ingredients

Each ingredient works to create a line that promotes healthy, radiant skin, per Ashland.

The ingredient demonstrates product benefits including significant improvement in hair smoothness, curl definition, frizz (+65% in Type VI hair) and more.

Geltor Grows into Hair Care with NuColl Vegan Collagen Launch

Manufactured via fermentation, NuColl improves hair smoothness, controls frizz and volume and mends split ends, the company reports.

A 2020 McKinsey Consumer Sentiment Survey showed that Black consumers are less likely than other demographic groups to be happy with their current beauty products. It’s no surprise, then, that they are also 25% more likely to change buying behavior.

Taking Beauty Deeper

How Tagra's DeeperCaps(TM) leverages microencapsulation to deliver pigments for darker skin tones.

Interest in a solution to the effects of blue light has surged since 2019, as continued exposure can cause damage to the skin barrier, the death of cells and tissue, photoaging and damage to the eyes.

How Blue Light Affects You: Exposure, Insights and Preventative Ingredients

Interest in a solution to the effects of blue light has surged since 2019, as continued exposure can cause damage to the skin barrier, the death of cells and tissue, photoaging and damage to the eyes.

Faba TONIQ contains carbohydrates, proteins, polypeptides and amino acids which help to style and condition the hair for better management and easier detangling, per the company.

Hummus Hair Care in The Upcycled Beauty Company's Faba TONIQ

Faba TONIQ contains carbohydrates, proteins, polypeptides and amino acids which help to style and condition the hair for better management and easier detangling, per the company.

LignoGuard uses Fibenol’s Lignova raw material made from locally generated forestry and wood industry residues such as sawdust, woodchips and low-quality hardwood.

Lignovations Develops Multifunctional Ingredient LignoGuard

LignoGuard uses Fibenol’s Lignova raw material made from locally generated forestry and wood industry residues such as sawdust, woodchips and low-quality hardwood. The ingredient provides photoprotection and antioxidant properties.

“I’m taking over a business that’s going from strength to strength and showing exceptional resilience despite all the challenges it has had to face due to recent global events,' said Salmassinia.

Parand Salmassinia Takes Presidency of Royal DSM's Personal Care and Aroma Sector

Salmassinia has 20 years of industry experience and previously served as vice president, personal care and aroma, where she boosted the business unit’s sales growth by high double digits.

A grand gesture may be necessary to convince nay-sayers of the industry's commitment to consumer safety — regardless of ethnic heritage.

Color of Change to Retailers: Remove 'Toxic' Hair Products and 'Anti-Blackness'

Color of Change is calling on consumers to petition Target, ShopRite and other retailers to remove "toxic" lye relaxers and hair dyes that disproportionately affect Black consumers from shelves. This comes as the industry is making inclusivity inroads.