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Good Manufacturing Practices, Launches from in-cosmetics 2014, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Early April 2014

Track the variety of launches from the 2014 in-cosmetics in Hamburg, Germany, as well as news on BASF, Clariant and more.

Current scientific literature points to “growing evidence that cellular senescence may be an essential mechanism that drives organismal aging,” including in the skin, leading to common issues such as “wrinkling, sagging, dryness or age spots.”

Beauty’s War on Senescence: Ingredient Trend Tracker

Regenerative technologies that clear the skin of zombie cells are reshaping beauty claims possibilities. PLUS: in-cosmetics Global 2024 ingredient highlights.

“Consumers may find it difficult to understand and compare products when SPF labeling and regulations differ,” says Sundeep Gill, PharmD, co-founder of Sun Deep Inc. “For instance, what constitutes SPF 30 in one country might not be the same in another due to different testing criteria.'

Top Sun Care Trends: Insider Insights

“Consumers no longer want to choose between sun protection and skin care, and they demand ethical, sustainable and inclusive products,” says Margaret Sullivan, technical service scientist at Arcaea.

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Bayer and Azitra to Jointly Identify Bacteria Driving Acne, Dermatitis

Bayer AG and Azitra Inc. announced they will collaborate to research, identify and characterize skin microbiome bacteria to help conditions such as acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis and even to accelerate wound healing.

Claims are a vital way in which brands communicate the benefits of a product to the consumer.

Claims in the Indie Brand Era

Part 3 of a 4-part series: understanding the market dynamics that drive beauty claims.

The transition toward 'clean,' sustainable and vegan formulations hasn't been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.

'Clean' Beauty Swaps: New Ingredients & Headwinds

The transition toward “clean,” sustainable and vegan formulations hasn’t been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.

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Skin Care’s Medspa-ration Renaissance

A growing number of ingredients and product formats mimic professional treatment results, providing minimally invasive at-home beauty care.

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In 2026, Sustainability is a Performance Engine in Next-Gen Formulation Design

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Does Beauty Desperately Need a New Hero Ingredient?

What's old is new again, according to cosmetic industry expert Akshay Talati. While this puts a creative spin on tried-and-true ingredients, are we stick in a chemistry loop? Talati explores this further in the following commentary.

For athletes who face intense sun exposure and sweat conditions, sunscreen development requires careful formulation to achieve effective protection, durability, and a cosmetically elegant feel.

SPF Sunscreen: A Run Towards Healthier Sunscreen by Sun Deep Cosmetics

Nikita Gill and Jocelyn Manfut from Sun Deep Cosmetics explain the difference in sun protection ingredients and emphasize the importance of using the right formulas for athletic consumers.

As skin care brands seek to tap into the shifting needs of emerging and established shoppers across generations, marketers and product innovation teams need to ensure their solutions are meeting consumers where they are.

Generational Skin Care: from Future-proofing to Rejuvenation

By delivering targeted care based on life stages, brands have immense opportunities to address the needs of everyone from Gen Alpha to boomers.

The Demands of Natural Product Claims on Fragrance

As natural claims and positioning grow to meet the rise in consumer demand, questions arise regarding the use of natural and synthetic fragrance in beauty products.

Targeted Beauty Testing

Ensure your beauty products’ claims mean something.

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Regenerative Skin Care: the Anti-aging Killer

Brands are embracing the new longevity paradigm amid a boom in ingredient advancements.

Controversial Ingredients: One Brand’s Perspective

A number of ingredients have been vilified, and ingredient myths have perpetuated. Scientific evidence suggests that some should be eliminated from formulations; the use of others, while safe according to the available scientific data, should be considered for commercial reasons related to consumer perception.

From Silab’s Longevicell, which harnesses the rejuvenating power of myrtle leaves to target cellular mechanisms for longevity, to Evolved By Nature's Activated Silk KDF-β peptide, designed to combat modern environmental stressors, these advancements are setting new standards in skin care ingredients.

Revolutionizing Skin Care: Innovative Ingredients Transforming Anti-Aging and Skin Health

Exploring the science, benefits, and sustainability behind these advanced ingredients, offering a closer look at how they address key skin concerns like aging, oxidative stress, and damage repair.

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Ultrafine Bubbles to Transform Water for the Sustainable Topical Delivery of Actives

This work examines the potential of water, treated via an ultrafine bubble technology, to deliver actives into skin. The penetration of niacinamide and carnosine (peptide) from a cosmetic formula is evaluated. Additional applications are proposed.

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Beauty’s New Class of Anti-Aging Ingredient Tech

As the industry prepares for a new year of innovation, we looked at the latest batch of novel materials poised to shape product development in 2026 and beyond.