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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.

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Safety Alert: Sunscreen 'Doping' and Foam Formats Raise Red Flags

Inspired by senomorphic and senolytic science, OmniYouth is said to tackle signs of aging at the cellular level. This rejuvenating peptide targets senescent cells, which are often key contributors to age-related skin concerns such as reduced elasticity and UV-induced damage.

High-Performance Biotech: The Future of Beauty Innovation

Valida S+ is said to provide a wrinkle-filling, skin-smoothing blurring effect that enhances both the look and feel of formulations.

Ultra Chemical Spotlights Valida S+ for Smoother Skin, Stable Formulations

Ultra Chemical spotlights Sappi's Valida S+, a bio-based, highly fibrillated cellulose that stabilizes without emulsifiers, improves spreadability and more.

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

From silicone-based alternatives to seaweed-derived cellulose, these newly launched innovations aim to deliver luxury and ethics.

Want it all without compromising design? Discover ICONS America IML Tubes

Want it all without compromising design? Discover ICONS America IML Tubes

Why choose? Have it all with ICONS America’s IML tubes. Achieve combo soft touch, gloss & metallic finishes & 360° deco from shoulder to crimp: Tubes that look as luxurious as they feel. Made-in-America, mono material, recyclable, PCR available.

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

The 35th IFSCC Congress, to be held Sept. 15-18, 2025 in Cannes, France, will keep beauty innovators at the forefront of scientific progress in longevity, neuroscience, emotions and more. Here, Christine Lafforgue, Ph.D., congress president, explains.

While stress starts in the mind, it doesn’t stay there. Chronic stress can trigger an overproduction of cortisol—the body’s stress hormone—which compromises the skin barrier, increases inflammation and leads to visible concerns like acne, dullness and premature aging.

Built for Burnout: How Potion Tackles Stress-Smart Skin Care

In an age of overstimulation and chronic stress, people need skin care that keeps up with real life. The founder of Potion Skincare explains how she did just that.

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4 U.S. Bills Propose Ban on 18 Cosmetic Ingredients, Fill the MoCRA 'Gap'

This legislative effort reflects growing public interest in ingredient safety and environmental health.

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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Grant Industries Appoints Francisco Espinoza Technical Manager for Western Region

Grant Industries has named Francisco Espinoza technical manager for the company's Western region. He will relocate to Southern California to strengthen technical support for West Coast beauty and personal care brands.

'The cosmetics industry is at a turning point,' said Magdalena Koziol, head of cosmetics development at ÄIO. 'Beauty brands of all sizes now realize that sustainability isn’t just a nice-to-have, it's an essential requirement driven by increasing customer demand.'

ÄIO Secures €1M to Develop Sustainable Oils for Cosmetics

ÄIO uses precision fermentation to transform industrial side streams into nutrient-rich oils.

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."

Parsol SLX's film-forming capabilities allow it to defend the hair and skin with high efficiency.

DSM-Firmenich's Parsol SLX Said to Boost Sunscreen Performance by 50%

The technology could potentially allow brands to minimize chemical loads in formulations.