Bath & Body

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Evonik Sells Indonesian Betaines Business to Aekyung Chemical, Advancing Sustainable Strategy

"As our focus shifts toward sustainable specialties, such as our investments in biosurfactants, this divestment aligns with our strategic direction."

'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

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3 Areas of Concern — But Also Strides in Safety: ChemForward Presents 2025 Beauty Ingredient Report Powered by Sephora, Ulta and Other Member Data

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.

By incorporating ingredients that serve multiple functions, brands can effectively reduce waste, enhance product performance and communicate their sustainability story more clearly.

Less is More Beautiful: the Multitasking Revolution

A powerful "less is more" strategy is emerging: using multifunctional ingredients to simplify formulations, reduce waste and minimize the manufacturing footprint.

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

'Expanding our portfolio with Versagel specialty ingredients—and serving as the exclusive distributor in Brazil—reflects the deep trust and strong partnership between Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions and Calumet,' said Jorge Buckup, president of Latin America for Univar Solutions.

Univar Solutions Expands Personal Care Offerings in Brazil with Calumet Partnership, Featuring Versagel

Versagel technology is designed to elevate the quality and performance of a wide range of products.

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Does Your Product Belong Among the C&T Allē Award Elites? Enter the 2026 Program to Find Out

The C&T Allē Awards have a long history of recognizing excellence across the cosmetic landscape. Does your innovation have what it takes to join them? Enter now to find out.

Sean L. Gahan, global technical service manager at Primient Covation, says, 'Our certifications give formulators confidence in using Zemea propanediol in hair care and female hygiene products without compromising microbiome integrity.'

Zemea Achieves Microbiome-Friendly Certifications for Scalp & Vaginal Care

The ingredient achieved scores of 1.1 and 1.2 on the MyMicrobiome Standard scale, indicating minimal to no impact on microbial health.

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Safety Alerts in Beauty: TPO Bans, Heat Styling and Nanoparticle Emissions, Soap and Sunscreen Recalls and More

Here, we provide an overview of recent red flags relating to cosmetics and personal care product safety; from ingredient bans to product recalls and emerging research on nanoparticle emissions.

Development of a palm oil-free formulation at the Mibelle Group Lab.

Turning CO₂ into Beauty: The Palm Oil Alternative Designed to Save Rainforests

The project taps LanzaTech biotech processes to convert captured CO₂ into alcohol, similar to beer brewing.

“Face-grade means more than premium actives—it means visible results and gentle care in equal measure.'

The Rise of Face-Grade Body Care: a Skin Care Transformation

From vitamins to fragrance to barrier defense, body skin care is undergoing a revolution.

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Beyond the Hype: C&T Allēs Honor Beauty Innovation Through Scientific Rigor

We've established comprehensive scientific evaluation criteria for the 2026 C&T Allē Awards, ensuring innovations are assessed through evidence-based methodology that honors the technical rigor driving beauty industry breakthroughs.

Rita Corporation’s Ritafactants are said to be ideal for formulating low-irritation shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, baby care products, shaving products and environmentally friendly household cleaners.

Biobased Ingredients Usher in the Era of High-performance Clean Beauty

Bio-based solutions meet consumer demand for safe, effective and eco-friendly products and offer a path forward for conventional clean brands in a dermocosmetic-dominated era.