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Green, Transparent Self-tanner Wins 'Gold' at SEPAWA

Givaudan's Vegetan Gold ingredient, produced via a green process, offers formulators a transparent, eco-friendly DHA oil for self tanners and other applications. Plus, it won "gold" at the Sepawa Congress. That's quite a few feats. And color adjectives.

Defensil-Pure naturally balances the skin microbiota, strengthens the skin barrier, moisturizes dry skin, improves the complexion and counteracts atopic eczema.

Rahn Strengthens the Skin Barrier with Defensil-Pure

Defensil-Pure naturally balances the skin microbiota, strengthens the skin barrier, moisturizes dry skin, improves the complexion and counteracts atopic eczema.

DSM and LibraGen Partner for Catalytic Enzymes

Partnership to produce a range of omega transaminases for the improved production of optically pure amine compounds.

According to DSM, the vitamin ingredient B12 will give products a pink hue.

DSM Adds to Quali Vitamins Portfolio with B12

DSM’s latest studies showed this vitamin B12 could help relieve fatigued and irritated skin, protect the skin barrier and promote a more vibrant-looking complexion.

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V/WA™, discover Alteromonas lipotrueae

Discover V/WA™ a fully vertically integrated active ingredient from a new identified Alteromonas strain: Alteromonas lipotrueae.

The ingredient offers skin care benefits, including deep skin penetration up to 120 µm, stimulation of tight junctions, preventing TEWL, boosted skin hydration for up to 72 hours post-application and more.

Givaudan Active Beauty Reveals PrimalHyal 50 Life

The ingredient offers skin care benefits, including deep skin penetration up to 120 µm, stimulation of tight junctions, preventing TEWL, boosted skin hydration for up to 72 hours post-application and more.

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.

The ingredient reportedly reduces redness, itching and irritation, making the technology appropriate for sensitive skin, and offers antioxidant benefits to protect the skin from environmental stressors and premature aging.

Presperse's Biotech-powered BioSyn Bisabolol is Optimized for Sensitive Skin

The ingredient is therefore appropriate at levels of 0.1-1.0% for skin, body, scalp, sun, baby, intimate care and pet care products.

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Acquisition Expands DSM and Amyris Partnership

Global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, DSM formed a strategic alliance in May 2017 with Amyris, Inc., an industrial bioscience company. The two are now collaborating on expanding with several significant product development collaborations including the acquisition of specialty production facilities.

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Deinove will 'Phyt-N-Resist' at in-cosmetics Global

Consisting of phytoene concentrated in a refined jojoba oil, Deinove's ingredient is a carotenoid that helps fight against skin aging by reducing oxidative stress and accelerating skin repair.

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BASF Introduces Dehyton® AO 45 – The First Commercial Microalgae-Derived Betaine Surfactant

BASF’s newest ingredient is a novel solution for personal care formulators in need of a renewable, amphoteric surfactant.

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[gallery] Givaudan Opens Flagship Innovation Center in Switzerland

“As the newest addition to Givaudan’s vast network of research and creation centers, the Zurich Innovation Centre will act as a key enabler to deliver breakthrough science and technology solutions for our customers while tackling the industry’s most pressing challenges,” said CEO Gilles Andrier.

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Polymer Naturally Sticks it to Stray Hairs (or Makes More)

Next week, Revolymer will feature its new RevCare NE 100S hair styling polymer during in-cosmetics North America. This naturally derived film-forming technology can replace petrochemically derived equivalents while matching or exceeding their performance.

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ActivON’s Activonol-3 Natural Glycol Replaces Petroleum Derivatives

ActivON has created Activonol-3 as a natural glycol to replace petroleum-derived ingredients. It can be formulated into skin care and personal care products as a solvent, humectant, emollient and preservative booster.

Rheozan BLC improves compatibility and doesn't impact perceived viscosity in personal care formulations such as body wash, hand soap and shampoo.

Solvay Unveils Biodegradable Rheozan BLC Suspension Technology

Solvay’s Rheozan BLC is a biodegradable suspension agent for home and personal care applications without impacting the formulation’s viscosity.

Report: Cosmetic Innovation May Rebound

New study shows innovation has slowed, but patents have increased.

BASF Personal Care's pore-tightening Laricyl ingredient technology is now produced via solid-state fermentation of Fomes officinalis mushroom, rather than by wild harvesting fungi.

BASF Ferments Mushroom Mycelium to Boost Naturality & Efficacy of Pore-tightening Laricyl

The production of the mycelium is now organic certified, per BASF, and is carried out in Europe on a solid medium within a controlled incubation room.

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BioAktive Reveals Pore-reducing, Skin-smoothing Effects of Lactomaizol Postbiotic

Previously described for sebum regulation and gentle cleansing, Lactomaizol has now been shown in vivo to shrink pores and smooth skin.