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In nature, cellulose can be found in the cell walls of green plants, some algae and fungus-like oomycetes.

Ingenza x Cellugy Are Perfecting Biotech Cellulose for Sustainable Personal Care

Bacterial cellulose reportedly has the potential to replace fossil-based petrochemicals in consumer products, the firms argue.

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.

Microcrystalline cellulose can boost the volume and stability of skin care and other beauty applications, while also lending them a silky effect.

Nordic Bioproducts Opens Finnish Site for Upcycled Cellulosic Materials for Beauty & More

Microcrystalline cellulose can boost the volume and stability of skin care and other beauty applications, while also lending them a silky effect.

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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.

KF-6070W is a water-soluble silicone wax with a smooth melting and spreading sensation on the skin. The silicone emulsifier can be applied as a feel enhancer in water-based and O/W hair care, skin care and base makeup products.

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Launches Silicone Tech for Hydrophilic Beauty and Microplastics Replacement

KF-6070W is a water-soluble silicone wax with a smooth melting and spreading sensation on the skin. The silicone emulsifier can be applied as a feel enhancer in water-based and O/W hair care, skin care and base makeup products.

These actives were highlighted at in-cosmetics Global 2022 to show their efficacy in natural skin and hair formulations.

Ashland Reveals 6 Nature-derived and Biodegradable Personal Care Solutions

The actives were highlighted at in-cosmetics Global 2022 to show their efficacy in natural skin and hair formulations.

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JRS Highlights Solid and Water-free Formulating

J. Rettenmaier & Sohne GMBH (JRS) highlighted its Vivapur and Vivastar brand ingredient offerings, among others, for solid and water-free formulating, including concentrates, powders and granules, tablets and bars.

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6 Beauty-conscious Skin and Oral Care Formulations from Ashland

Ashland’s consumer market-focused conscious beauty formulations promote sustainable and ethical lifestyles.

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Lubrizol Unveils Triple Innovation Push Across Sustainable Textures, AI-Driven Eye Care and Biodegradable Rheology

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Seprify's SilvaLuma Delivers a Green UV Boost

“With SilvaLuma, we’re proving that formulators no longer have to choose between performance and principles."

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Renmatix Debuts Supercritical Hydrolysis-derived Active for Clean Beauty

While the extraction process can be used with other natural materials, red maple was chosen to create a new petro-free, self-emulsifying natural active that aligns with clean beauty tenets.

The February Midwest SCC webinar discussed the increasing trend of upcycling in personal care. With this in mind, presenters from Renmatix revealed its Acer Rubrum Extract, an upcycled emulsifier for skin care and more.

Midwest SCC: Upcycling in Personal Care and Red Maple Emulsifier

The February 2021 Midwest SCC virtual meeting discussed the increasing trend of upcycling in personal care. With this in mind, presenters from Renmatix highlighted the company's Acer rubrum extract, an upcycled emulsifier.

DeeperCaps are encapsulated pigments dedicated to darker skin tones, which adhere to skin and give coverage with a natural color match without a white-cast effect.

Tagra Re-boots Darker Complexion Cosmetics with DeeperCaps

DeeperCaps are encapsulated pigments dedicated to darker skin tones, which adhere to skin and give coverage with a natural color match without a white-cast effect.

Telophi has been shown to boost telocyte skin cells, which are crucial to repairing skin structure and guarding against the damage inflicted by cortisol.

Lubrizol Launches Biotech Ingredient, Showcases Others at in-cosmetics Global

Telophi, PemuPur START and AI collection #skincaringmakeup will be showcased at in-cosmetics Global.

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Immerse Yourself in Hair and Sun Sustainability with Dow

Dow is showcasing novel concepts in sustainability to boost SPF and control hair oil textures. In addition, it rolls out its TrendsLab 2020 formulation concepts with a focus around holistic beauty.

Geotech will add to its natural color product portfolios with Geopearl SFT pigments and Geonature glitter.

Geotech Launches Geopearl SFT Pearlescent Pigments and Geonature Biodegradable Glitter

The technologies reportedly deliver on aesthetics without environmental harm.

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Shin-Etsu Unveils Next-Gen Silicone Textures and Soft-Focus Innovation at in-cosmetics Global

Among the launches was KF-6070W, a water-soluble silicone wax designed to create smooth, hydrating O/W textures with a soft, melting skin feel.

This year is a record-breaking year for innovation with over 180 entries were submitted across four categories, including the Innovation Zone Active Ingredient, Innovation Zone Functional Ingredient, Green Ingredient and more.

in-cosmetics Global Publishes Shortlist for 2022 Awards

Event organizers report this is a record-breaking year for the awards, with more than 180 entries submitted across categories including the Innovation Zone Active and Functional Ingredients, the Green Ingredient and more. Check out the shortlist.