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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.

Big Kelp Flex harnesses the regenerative properties of seaweed instead to create a superabsorbent ingredient that efficiently suspends particles in mineral sunscreens.

Goodbye, Microplastics: Beauty’s Glow-Up for a Greener Future

Christine Lafforgue, Ph.D., IFSCC Congress President 2025

How IFSCC 2025 Will Make Waves in Cannes — and in Beauty: Interview with Christine Lafforgue, Ph.D., Congress President

Garnier Targets Men with Innovative Skincare Solutions via Gaming Community

Garnier Targets Men with Innovative Skincare Solutions via Gaming Community

Garnier partners EA SPORTS FC Mobile Festival Bangkok 2025 to deliver skincare solutions for men. Garnier’s performance-driven expertise helps gamers level up their #GarnierGAMEFACE to be their best, confident selves – both in-game and IRL.

Want to reach California's beauty movers and shakers? Reserve your spot in the California SCC's Suppliers' Day official show program.

Maximize Your Impact: Advertise in the Official California SCC Suppliers’ Day Show Program!

Beyond the show floor, a PDF of this year's show program also will be sent to 7,500 California SCC Members prior to the show.

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Imerys Unveils Sustainable MicaSilk for Next-gen Powders

Per the company, it is derived from a 100% natural mineral and is COSMOS-approved, aligning with rising consumer expectations for natural and sustainably sourced beauty ingredients.

Carmen B. Masciantonio, currently the chief operating officer and president of the industrial solutions division, will succeed John J. Paro as CEO.

Hallstar Announces Leadership Succession: Carmen B. Masciantonio to Become CEO in 2026

“Carmen is a capable, trusted and much-admired leader and I am excited about the company’s future growth potential under his leadership."

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More Time to Shine: Submission Deadlines Extended for the 2026 C&T Allē Awards

The 2026 C&T Allē Awards just gave innovators more time to shine. Early Bird entries are now due Sept. 15, with final submissions accepted through Oct. 15. Don’t miss your chance to be spotlighted for excellence in beauty innovation.

The site is expected to produce 66,000 metric tons of Qira, using corn grown primarily within 100 miles of the site, which is approximately 70 miles southeast of Des Moines.

Qore is Turning Iowa Corn Into Sustainable Beauty and Packaging

This alternative to fossil-derived BDO can be used in the manufacture of PVP, a water-soluble polymer used as a film former in cosmetics like mascara and eyeliner.

Microplastic alternatives offer a range of effects, including blurring, across an array of cosmetics.

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America Introduces Soft-Focus Microplastic Alternatives for Cosmetics

These ingredients are designed to replace traditional microplastics, while maintaining aesthetic, sensory and functional qualities in cosmetic formulations.

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Spectra Colors Corp's FDA Certified Fluorescein Colorants

The pigment is made with globally approved color additives for cosmetics and supports vegan formulations; *image shown is a depiction only.

Sun Chemical Adds Chione Electric Amber SB90D to its Effect Pigments Lineup

It is designed for use in bold, high-impact cosmetic, skin care and sun care applications.

Because the technology is available in a ready-to-use liquid format, it can be applied to eyeliners, eyelash serums, eyebrow mascaras and liners.

Symrise Launches SymLash XTreme for Enhanced Eyelashes

Because the technology is available in a ready-to-use liquid format, it can be applied to eyeliners, eyelash serums, eyebrow mascaras and liners.

According to respondents, 35% of at-home users polish their nails on a weekly basis, with 27% polishing twice a month and 15% monthly (others polish less frequently).

Obsessed with Nail Care: A Timeless Consumer Beauty Favorite

Shoppers' favorite brands, habits and trends at home and in the salon.