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Not So Secret Agents: Skin Benefit Agents on the Rise

According to a report from market research firm Fact.MR, the skin benefit agents market will increase 5.3% during the 2017–2026 forecast period.

Serena Williams has partnered with Secret Deodorant to progress gender equality, beginning with a study exploring gender bias in sports.

Secret Deodorant & Serena Williams Partner for Gender Equality

“There are so many issues women have to sweat––from fewer opportunities, balancing a burgeoning career with family plans, to earning wages that are fair and sustainable,” Sara Saunders, associate brand director at Secret, said.

Secret of the Niche

The niche is all about providing consumers with what they want, and a new niche can be found through analysis of the market while other times it begins with a technological breakthrough.

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Thickening Agents Gone Vegan

Cosphatec GmbH is now creating vegan friendly thickening agents. The company announced its xanthan gums will now fall in the vegan category as well.

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Soapberries Power Natural Foaming Agent

The ingredient's foam is powered by soapberries, which are high in saponins, a natural surfactant.

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Incospharm's Dual-action Agent Personalizes Skin Whitening

Unlike conventional whitening agents, MelaTrepein acts via autophagy modulation in addition to melanosome transfer regulation, for a personalized solution to hyperpigmentation.

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INOLEX Launches Multi-Functional Conditioning Agents

INOLEX has announced the launch of ClariSilk and ClariSoft, conditioning polymers for hair care.

BASF's Neutrol MGDA is a sustainable, stable chelating agent that meets the requirements of the Nordic Ecolabel.

BASF's Neutrol MGDA Chelating Agent Stabilizes Personal Care

BASF has introduced Neutrol MGDA, a sustainable, stable chelating agent for personal care applications that also contains no preservatives.

Raw ingredients used to develop Oleon products are sourced from renewable materials such as rapeseed, palm, coconut and sunflower oil.

Oleon Offers Expansive Skin, Hair and Sun Care Agents

Raw ingredients used to develop Oleon products are sourced from renewable materials such as rapeseed, palm, coconut and sunflower oil.

Adapinoid is a third-generation retinoid that was found to reduce wrinkles, and TeraBond is a reactive system that covalently bonds to amino acids and keratin fragments in human hair, which was found to increase hair repair as compared with Olaxplex.

Actera Highlights Third-gen Retinoid for Skin, Bonding Agent for Hair

Actera Ingredients presents Adapinoid, a third-generation retinoid to reduce wrinkles; and TeraBond, an active that repairs hair by covalently bonding to amino acids and keratin fragments. The latter is reportedly comparable to Olaplex.

After simulating more than 100 prescriptions, a correlation between the actual cleansing rate and the simulation results of how dirt is absorbed was found, according to research from the companies.

System Developed for Predicting Makeup Removal Performance of Cleansing Agents

After simulating more than 100 mixtures, a group of researchers from Kirin Holdings, FANCL and Keio University identified a correlation between the actual cleansing rate and simulated results of how dirt is absorbed.

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Oxiteno Adds Frizz Control and Thickening Agent to Its Portfolio

Hair conditioning and thickening in transparent formulas are the focus of Oxiteno's latest offerings.

The ingredient not only addresses the demand for eco-friendly solutions, but also enables the formulation of comfortable sunscreens suitable for daily use.

Imerys Introduces ImerCare SunTouch Perlite-based Sensory Agent for SPF Cosmetics

The natural alternative to synthetic sensory agents is designed to deliver a velvety, matte finish while maintaining SPF efficacy.

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Targeting Beauty's Secret Weapon

The microbiome is viewed like a secret weapon for health and beauty, and new insights are continually being uncovered that lend themselves to topical product solutions.

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Deep Sea Secrets for Skin

The sea has long been known as a source for skin care, although recent efforts have devised new, more sustainable and optimized approaches to cultivating and harvesting its secrets.

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[updated with video] Evonik Uncovers Deep Beauty Secrets at SCC

Evonik presented delivery system technology insights at the Society of Cosmetic Chemist’s Annual Meeting in New York. The company also discussed system technologies, product preservation and protection from stressors.

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China Releases Draft Provisions to Protect Trade Secrets

China's State Administration for Market Regulation has released draft provisions for the protection of trade secrets. Comments are requested.

NAD Recommends Claim Alteration for P&G's Secret Clinical Strength

The National Advertising Division (NAD) has recommended that The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) discontinue "100% odor protection" claims for the company’s Secret Clinical Strength Clear Gel and Invisible Solid. Claims, including those made in television, print, and social media advertising, as well as on the company website, were challenged by Unilever United States Inc.

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