Ingredients > Hair Care | Global Cosmetic Industry

With consumers increasingly expecting hair care products to deliver all-day—and even multi-day—freshness, Scentaurus Aquamelon underscores the industry's move beyond traditional fragrance ingredients toward smart delivery systems that release scent when triggered by everyday environmental conditions.

Givaudan's Scentaurus Aquamelon Brings Multi-Day Freshness to Hair Care

“Consumer research across multiple markets reveals a consistent demand for more fragrance performance in hair care and it is no longer measured at rinse-off and drying but throughout the entire day."

Rather than targeting visible concerns such as shedding or graying after they appear, FutureIQ is designed to support the biological mechanisms behind hair aging before decline accelerates.

Hairspan Goes Luxury: K18 Bets $120 That Hair Longevity Is Beauty's Next Premium Frontier

K18 just redefined luxury hair care with a $120 longevity serum that prevents aging before it starts.

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON is the first glass mascara created by Lumson in collaboration with Ponzini. This Made in Italy design elevates the formula, transforming the mascara into a luxury object. The bottle comes with three applicators for a tailored, premium performance

July/August 2026

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MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

Notably, 32% of millennials and Gen Z claim to have had procedures in the past five years, compared to 28% of those in the Gen X generation and 18% of baby boomers.

The Procedure-to-Product Pipeline Is Growing: New Consumer Survey Data

In studies on naturally curly and wavy hair, Liftilience immediately enhanced curl definition with effects persisting up to 8 hours after application.

Silab's Liftilience Brings 'High-Definition' Curl Control to Textured Hair Care with New Efficacy Data

The new collection is designed to help maintain color vibrancy while addressing common consumer concerns such as dryness, damage and scalp wellness.

Primient Expands Zemea Hair Color Platform With New Color Care Collection

Lubrizol has introduced Eyeseryl All In peptide, a naturally derived, PFAS-free hexapeptide developed using AI-enabled discovery tools to comprehensively target seven key soft tissues surrounding the eye contour.

Lubrizol Unveils Triple Innovation Push Across Sustainable Textures, AI-Driven Eye Care and Biodegradable Rheology

“Nature-inspired ingredients, particularly marine-derived actives like algae and kelp, are playing a critical role in advancing both sustainability and skin protection,” says Michelle Chavez of Accupac.

In 2026, Sustainability is a Performance Engine in Next-Gen Formulation Design

The ingredient’s low use level and broad formulation compatibility as differentiators for brands looking to deliver enhanced performance claims in textured hair care.

Superwetting Agent Targets Textured Hair Performance

The company also highlights the ingredient’s low use level and broad formulation compatibility as differentiators.

Precision Systems: Closing the Efficacy Gap through Functional Packaging Architecture

Precision Systems: Closing the Efficacy Gap through Functional Packaging Architecture

From passive packaging to precision delivery, discover how beauty brands are closing the “Efficacy Gap” with smart microneedling, integrated LED therapy, and next-gen skincare technology designed to maximize real results.

As brands accelerate into scalp-first, longevity-led innovation, the hairspan is emerging as a defining structure for formulation strategy, functional claims and consumer education, and positioning the hair and scalp as a biological system designed to be preserved over time.

Hairspan: Defining the Next Frontier of Hair Longevity

A new movement is emerging as a defining structure for formulation strategy, functional claims and consumer education, and positions the hair and scalp as a biological system designed to be preserved over time.

Univar Solutions will reveal five new sunscreen formulations developed to demonstrate the performance capabilities of Parsol Shield from dsm-firmenich, a UV filter innovation currently anticipated to receive FDA approval in the United States this summer.

Univar Solutions Spotlights Neurocosmetics, Urban Skin Care and Next-Gen UV Protection at NYSCC

Univar Solutions will reveal five new sunscreen formulations developed to demonstrate the performance capabilities of Parsol Shield from dsm-firmenich.

$With an INCI name of pentyldodecane, BA17 is a clear, colorless, low-viscosity liquid with a refractive index of 1.4383 and a flash point of 115°C. It is designed for use across skin care, hair care, and color cosmetics applications.$

Pilot Chemical Unveils Silicone-Alternative Emollients BA17 and BA14 at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day

Pilot Chemical is positioning both UpSyCal ingredients within a broader shift toward silicone replacement strategies that maintain sensory performance while improving formulation sustainability and regulatory alignment.

Sulfate-Free, High-Foam: The Rise of Mild Yet Luxurious Cleansing Systems

Functionally, the ingredient supports purifying yet skin-friendly cleansing experiences.

Sabinsa will showcase Babchiol (bakuchiol 99%), its plant-derived retinol alternative from Psoralea corylifolia, aimed at gentler anti-aging claims around firmness and smoothness.

From Botanicals to Bioactives: Sabinsa Unveils Multi-Pathway Beauty Innovation at NYSCC 2026

The headline at the booth will be Mangiophelin, a Mangifera indica-derived extract developed for multi-target anti-aging positioning.

From scalp to nails, natural oils are having a moment, opening the door to fresh innovation.

Infinite Oil: Turning Natural Oils into Viral Luxury Essentials

Elixir du Soleil is a lightweight, fast-absorbing face serum designed to deliver hydration, smoothness and a radiant finish while helping prepare and protect the skin.

For developers, the ingredient brings a tightly defined value proposition: ultra-low use levels for cost efficiency, targeted performance at neutral pH, compatibility across rinse-off and select leave-on formats, and a powder format that simplifies handling and dosing.

Arxada Targets Neutral pH Preservation Gap with Low-Dose Geogard Neu

The system can reportedly streamline qualification and compliance processes, offering a pragmatic route for reformulation and innovation.

SkinNexus Collag3n is a recombinant collagen fragment produced via vegan yeast fermentation, designed to support collagen “banking” and overall skin structure.

BASF Targets Hair Density, Skin Regeneration And Low-Carbon Beauty With Next-Gen Ingredient Launches

SkinNexus Collag3n is a recombinant collagen fragment produced via vegan yeast fermentation.