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Presperse Highlights Advanced Peptides for Skin and Hair: Repairs 012P and Wrinklend008S

One is a biomimetic copper peptide and the other, a neurotransmitter inhibitor.

CeraVe X L'Oréal's Award-Winning Breakthrough Dandruff Study

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Active Concepts Launches AC Curezyme, Ushering in the Post-Quat Era for Hair Care

Driving Beauty Innovation: Accupac’s 2024 Sustainability Report Highlights

Driving Beauty Innovation: Accupac’s 2024 Sustainability Report Highlights

Discover how Accupac is shaping a cleaner, greener future for beauty and personal care. Our 2024 Sustainability Report highlights key milestones, including a Platinum EcoVadis score and bold 2030 goals for sustainable innovation.

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.

Sixty-six percent of women would be very likely to try a product that claimed to improve their scalp health in a new way (with 25% saying they would be somewhat likely).

What Consumers Want from Scalp Care: New Data

From microbiome support to longevity-promoting care to exosome-based serums, consumers are eager for new, effective solutions.

Salmon sperm’s precious polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) content has been the beauty industry's latest star ingredient. Is it the key to a new wave of hair care innovation?

PDRN's Slow-aging Hype Reaches Hair Care

Leveraging PDRN’s proven benefits—such as tissue repair, inflammation reduction and growth activation—can help create targeted solutions that address common concerns like hair thinning and scalp aging.

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.

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.

Don't sweat it: brands and emerging ingredients now offer enhanced protection from the elements, from heat to pollution to mechanical stress.

Brands Are Turning Up the Heat on Hair Protection: Prevention Over Repair

Defensive care focused on UV, pollution, chemical, heat and mechanical damage is escalating amid a hair wellness boom.

Carbon dioxide is critical for life on Earth, but excess levels in the atmosphere open the door to capture tech that can provide building blocks for new beauty ingredients.

From Carbon to Care: How Captured CO₂ is Revolutionizing Beauty

Can a common culprit in a warming planet be leveraged for greener beauty?

'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.

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Clean Food Group's Fermented Clean Oil 25 Secures Cosmetics Approval

Clean Food Group has secured cosmetics approval for its fermented Clean Oil 25 in the UK, Europe and the U.S. Developed with THG LABS and Croda, this sustainable alternative to traditional oils is now ready for commercial use in skin and hair care.