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Time and external aggressors can harm the skin's barrier and generate wrinkles in the face and body. Mibelle Biochemistry's new exosomal technology offers a solution.

Mibelle Biochemistry's Plant-based PhytoCellTec Exosomes Deliver Anti-aging for the Face and Breasts

The technology delivers exosomes to the epidermis and dermis topically while also stimulating the production of exosomes by mesenchymal stem cells within the skin itself.

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Silab Launches Cicactyl Natural Active to Accelerate Skin Repair and Barrier Recovery

Mechanistically, in vitro research shows that Cicactyl influences key biological events involved in the proliferation phase of wound healing.

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Top 14 Macro Trends for Beauty Innovation in 2025 and Beyond

The fourth quarter of 2024 was jam-packed with events — and ideas to spark beauty innovation. Here, we've grouped them into 14 macro trends we see for beauty innovation in 2025 and beyond. Brief notes, buzzwords and "honorable mentions" also are included.

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New Tools in Anti-pollution Skin Care

Does Peruvian pink pepper hold the secret to skin defense?

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Read the Label: Hada Labo Goku-jyun Clear Lotion

While clear in appearance like a makeup remover, the Hada Labo Goku-jyun Clear Lotion is a moisturizer, designed for application using the namesake patting technique. Here, Katerina Steventon, Ph.D., reviews the ingredients and claims.

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L’Oréal, uBiome Partner to Advance Skin Microbiome Research

Citing the demand for personalized skin care, the partnership will conduct research on the skin microbiome in order to inspire future product development and provide insight to consumers.

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Skinimalism and Beautility Among BeautyHealth's 2025 Trends

The report draws on the science behind its innovative treatments and insights from treatment rooms worldwide. The following are the 2025 trends positioned to shape the skin health landscape as outlined in the report.

Formulations are becoming simpler, driven by a desire for simplicity, as well as the introduction of many multifunctional materials.

Beauty’s Multifunctional Moment: Less is So Much More

Multifunctional technologies have the capacity to simplify formulations while enhancing performance across a wide range of functions and claims.

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Read the Label: The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane

Found naturally within skin, this botanical version of the lipid squalane is a saturated and stable hydrocarbon that delivers exceptional moisture-retention properties.

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Syensqo Unveils Next-Gen Science-Driven Ingredients for Skin, Hair, and Scalp at in-cosmetics Global 2026

“Beauty innovation today requires more than new ingredients. It demands smarter science and more responsible design,” said Jean-Guy Le Helloco, VP of consumer care at Syensqo.

From stress to environmental conditions to congenital issues, sensitive skin is a multi-dimensional condition that affects large swaths of consumers across the globe.

The Gentle Skin Care Revolution

How sensitive skin is reshaping beauty R&D.

Sytheon's Synastol TC is a natural, anti-aging active derived from Terminalia chebula fruit.

Sytheon Publishes on Synastol TC’s Dermal Expression Responses

The results of Sytheon findings on the dermal expression responses of its Synastol TC ingredient have been published in the European Journal of Dermatology.

At in-cosmetics Global, Berg+Schmidt will demonstrate how to make the most of lipo-soluble actives through the use of its ingredients ranges such as BergaCare SmartLipids Bakuchiol and BergaCare FG.

Berg+Schmidt to Showcase Lipid-based Delivery Systems at in-cos Global

During in-cosmetics Global, Berg+Schmidt will demonstrate how to make the most of lipo-soluble actives through the use of its ingredients ranges such as BergaCare SmartLipids Bakuchiol and BergaCare FG.

Because chaga mushrooms grow in a subarctic climate, they have developed strong adaptogenic properties for survival that translate into powerful anti-aging benefits, according to Integrity Ingredients Corp.

Integrity Ingredients Corp. Launches Chaga Mushroom Extract

Integrity Ingredients Corp. has developed two types of chaga mushroom extracts that reportedly offer antioxidant and anti-aging benefits.

All Activated Silk ingredients reportedly support 14 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, thereby boosting the sustainability credentials of formulations.

Peptide Innovation Meets Scale: kdc/one and Evolved By Nature Drive Next-Gen Product Development

The partnership leverages the recent boom in peptide-driven beauty and addresses consumer demands for high-performance products addressing hydration, hair repair and more.

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Read the Label: Cult Beauty's Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser

This product is designed to gently dissolve traces of makeup while renewing and revitalizing skin with its free radical-fighting lycopene and hydrolyzed wheat protein ingredients.

BASF points out the unique needs of consumers of color and two ingredients that can help them to maintain hydrated and healthy skin: Mat-XS Bright and Hydagen Aquaporin.

BASF Formulates ‘Moisture and Mattification for Melanated Skin’

BASF has reported on the lack of products in the skin care industry for consumers with melanated skin. Here, the company points out the unique needs of consumers of color and two ingredients that can help them to maintain hydrated and healthy skin: Mat-XS Bright and Hydagen Aquaporin.

Some of the reveals include Naturally Styles, Novel Natural Textures and its recent active launch, Seanactive.

BASF Care Creations Highlights Latest Launches at CASCC

Some of this year's reveals include: Naturally Styles, Novel Natural Textures and the recent active launch, Seanactive.