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Next-Gen Ingredients Cutting Through the Noise in Clean Skin Care

A new wave of innovative ingredients is offering formulators solutions that are sustainable, safe and clinically effective.

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Q&A: AI-Powered DermCeutical EDL: Redefining Skin Tightening in Skin Care

In a 12-week clinical study, dermatologist-blinded assessments showed a 73% improvement in skin sagging and a 100% fine-line improvement rate.

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Curie Co. Redefines Clean Beauty Preservation with AmpliPQ-CF Sodium Benzoate Booster

By enhancing the antimicrobial activity of sodium benzoate, AmpliPQ-CF reportedly makes high-performance preservation accessible for mass-market and prestige brands alike.

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Can Beauty Really Be Low-Carbon? Our Expert Says Yes.

Breaking down what credible low-carbon strategies look like today.

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Beauty's What's On the Inside: Ingestible Beauty Takeaways for 2026

Beauty is turning outside in with the rise of ingestible beauty collagens in new forms and flavors.

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Labio Unveils MIT[HD] for Sustainable, Stable Active Ingredient Delivery

The innovation uses a multi-lamellar vesicle (MLV) structure to deliver high concentrations of active ingredients deeply into the skin.

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EU Regulations to Shake Up Beauty as of May 2026

The Omnibus Regulation amends Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and will take effect on May 1, 2026. It focuses on the use of substances classified as CMRs.

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Research Advances Lignin-Based Sunscreens for Sustainable, Boosted Protection

In recent months, several advances in lignin-based sunscreens have been published, demonstrating their potential to revolutionize UV protection.

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LVMH Review Underscores How Scalp Health is the Key to Fighting Hair Aging

The article underscores the growing importance of scalp-focused care in the beauty industry, paving the way for products and treatments that not only enhance hair appearance but also improve its foundational health.

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The Future of Beauty Is Now: Download Accupac’s 2026 Trend Report

Accupac’s 2026 Trend Report highlights a new era of beauty—where proof is experienced, sustainability drives real impact, bioinnovation supports long-term vitality, and adaptive beauty responds to changing skin, life stages, and environments.

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Beauty Under Fire: Why 2026 Will Be a Pivotal Year for Consumer Safety and Environmental Accountability

Recalls highlight the global push for transparency and safety in the beauty industry, as regulators and brands work to protect consumers from harmful ingredients and misleading claims. Keep reading for the latest regulatory updates.

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Uniproma Makes Rare Botanicals Accessible for Skin Care via Single-Use Biodegradable Reactors

Using patented single-use biodegradable reactors, the company reports it has dramatically reduced the cost of cell culture.

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The Longevity and Slow-Aging Movement Gets an Ingredient Refresh

Anti-aging ingredients get a longevity and slow-aging makeover as consumers focus on holistic, long-term solutions for skin.

L’Oréal Names 13 Companies for First Cohort of €100M Sustainability Accelerator

The 13 participants will enter a CISL-led acceleration phase focused on pilot readiness and operational integration.

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Deinde Unveils Radiance-Restoring Overnight Mask for a Morning Glow-Up

Clinically proven to improve skin texture, tone and brightness, this deeply moisturizing formula is said to melt effortlessly into the skin, delivering visible radiance by morning.

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DSM-Firmenich x ASTech Forge Partnership to Advance Global Sun Care Market

“Through this cooperation, we will showcase ASTech’s UV filter technology to the world and together with DSM-Firmenich, lead the standards of the global UV filter ingredients market.”

Debut Appoints Derek Wanner as Chief Commercial Officer to Accelerate Biotech-Powered Beauty Innovation

“What drew me to Debut is its ability to pair world-class biotechnology with a clear path to commercialization."

Bioweg Secures €16 M Series A to Scale Biodegradable Microplastic Alternatives

The funds will enable Bioweg to scale its precision fermentation operations to convert food industry byproducts into bacterial cellulose, commercialize its products, and construct a first-of-its-kind bacterial cellulose production facility in Germany.