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The DNA & Cosmetics consortium, comprising Clarins, Croda Beauty Actives, DNA Gensee, Greentech, L'Oréal and Nuxe, is working toward a database that can connect the dots along the natural ingredient supply chain.

[updated] The DNA & Cosmetics Consortium Developing Database for Beauty Ingredient Traceability

France-based DNA Gensee features "a DNA analysis laboratory to identify the plant species present in ... raw materials, ingredients and finished products," according to the company.

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Health Canada Updates Hotlist Ingredients: Colorants, Benzophenone, Talc and More

Concerns including adverse developmental and maternal effects were cited for the four ingredients added. Five amendments also were made, updating the hotlist for the first time since 2022. This follows a recent recall over henna cones containing phenol.

Seventy-six percent of survey respondents love products that do double duty–skin care benefits plus sun protection.

Consumers’ Sun Care Wish List: New Consumer Data

From no white cast to skin-friendly ingredients such as vitamin C and collagen, shoppers reveal their top needs.

According to the authors, the use of hand images for accurate age prediction 'offers a viable alternative to traditional facial photo methods and promotes fairer AI solutions.'

Hands Give Away Chronological Age, Just Like Faces: New Report

“Our research demonstrates that your age can be determined just as accurately from a picture of your hands as from your face,” said Anastasia Georgievskaya, the CEO of Haut.AI.

Hydrosome Labs has developed a new technology that can double precision fermentation yields and decrease production time by up to 25%.

Hydrosome Labs: Ultrafine Bubbles Create Precision-fermented Beauty Ingredients Faster & More Sustainably

Hydrosome Labs has developed a new technology that can double precision fermentation yields and decrease production time by up to 25%.

The pursuit of natural formulations has sometimes had unintended consequences, including mass deforestation and negative carbon impacts. What are responsible brands to do?

What's Next for Biobased Beauty? [on-demand presentation/data]

Bio-based innovations brands can tap to meet their eco-ethical goals and answer consumer demands.

Soltellus is a biodegradable alternative to the non-biodegradable polymers used in current personal care formulations.

Lygos Launches Soltellus Multi-functional Sustainable Polymers for Skin and Hair Applications

Soltellus is a biodegradable alternative to the non-biodegradable polymers used in current personal care formulations.

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FIND THE PROPER TREATMENT FOR INVISIBLE HAIR DAMAGE

Polluout® Detox is an active ingredient designed to remove harmful particles and impediments from the hair and scalp, such as calcium, magnesium, copper, and other pollutants, and improve shine, combability, and treatment effectiveness.

Using AI models, large datasets and automated biochemistry, users can connect the dots between natural protein sequences and novel applications.

Shiru's ProteinDiscovery.ai AI Protein Discovery & Marketplace Platform Speeds Up Personal Care R&D

Using AI models, large datasets and automated biochemistry, users can connect the dots between natural protein sequences and novel applications.

The rheology modifier combines light texture and stabilizing performance, boasting a naturality index of 78% and offering textures while remaining eco-conscious.

SNF Expands Inverse Emulsion Polymer Portfolio with Natursol EMI Lite

The rheology modifier combines light texture and stabilizing performance, boasting a naturality index of 78% and offering textures while remaining eco-conscious.

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FDA Recalls: 24 Benzene Reports + 1 Off-taste Toothpaste Account

Since mid-April 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration highlighted 24 cosmetic recalls due to benzene content and one toothpaste recall for "off-taste." Here's a rundown.

Kline + Company argues that the application of emollients and other sensory technologies can boost sensorial experiences to elevate everyday products and create “indulgent rituals that engage the senses” and emotions while also differentiating products in a crowded and dupe-riddled beauty market.

Roelmi HPC EMotion Emollients Boost Functionality & Sensorial Effects Sustainably

The EMotion Silky, also obtained by green chemistry processes, features a velvet touch and high spreadability while also offering strong solubility for organic UV filters. In makeup, it reportedly imparts a soft and silky after-feel.

Not everyone in this photo should be using anti-aging skin care.

Gen Alpha Anti-aging Skin Care Ban Under Consideration in California

California's legislature is seeking to "prohibit the sale or delivery to a person under 13 years of age of an over-the-counter skin care product or cosmetic product advertised to address skin aging..."

After users' 'sweatiest” workouts, the videos and commercials depicted their underarms being completely dry. In its decision, the BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division determined the videos and commercials conveyed a message that the product completely prevents underarm sweat and sweat marks.

BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division, Prompted by P&G, Calls Out Unilever's Degree Advanced Deodorant Claims

The BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division called on Unilever to discontinue or modify claims suggesting its Degree Advanced Antiperspirant prevents sweat and sweat marks throughout intense exercise. P&G brought forth the challenge.

Forty-seven percent of consumers say they spend less than $30 per month on their hair and scalp care products, with 16% spending between $31 and $45.

What Consumers Want from Hair Care in 2024

From clear benefits to specific ingredients, the data speaks for itself.

'As we commemorate our one-year anniversary, we take a moment to recognize the progress we have achieved in such a short timeframe,' said Jeroen van den Bosch, managing director at Uviva Technologies. 'Our success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, as well as the unwavering support of our partners and customers.'

Zinc Oxide Specialist Uviva Technologies Turns 1, Aims for US & European Sun Care, Makeup & Beauty Markets

The company's launches include its Eclipse Z1.

Apoena Biotech's Apobio Film provides instant hydration and protection to the skin and hair.

Apoena Biotech Launches Film-forming Apobio Film for Skin & Hair

On the skin, Apobio Film protects the skin's barrier, boosts water retention within cells and provides instant hydration, per the company.

Croda's Crodamol GTS (INCI: C10-14 alkyl polypropanediol-3 myristate) vegetable-derived emollient reportedly imparts significant smoothness and shine across multiple hair types.

Croda's Crodamol GTS Vegetable-derived Emollient Delivers Serious Smoothness

At Suppliers' Day 2024, Croda featured the technology in an anti-humidity mango and avocado hair-finishing butter.