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New at in-cosmetics, Aloe Processing, Distribution Deals, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Early April 2013

Learn about the latest beauty ingredients set to launch at in-cosmetics, as well as new distribution deals, ingredient innovations and developments, and much more

Parëva Beauty Brings 'Radical Transparency' to the Longevity Boom

All SKUs are broken down on The (F)actuals, the brand's disclosure program, which shares both formulation details and product testing results to arm consumers with more in-depth information.

Kids don't always understand what, exactly, they're putting on their faces. Brands can help with that.

Gen Alpha and Skin Care: Bubble's Mission to Protect Young Skin

With social media driving a surge in teen skin care, 70% of teens use products without understanding their ingredients or risks.

The Future of Big Data and Beauty: Data Driven Beauty

Are brands drowning in disparate seas of data? How might we develop, test and integrate consumer insights from/in the digital world? Do the strategies differ for mass and luxury, or by industry? What advantages do digital platforms offer in reaching consumers, testing concepts, and micro-targeting the approach to consumers? How does this impact brand perceptions, speed-to-market, or our understanding of markets?

Regulatory Update: Regulation Time

Regulations may appear as the bane of the industry—hoops to jump through, paperwork, red tape and man hours. However, the effect of regulation on consumer confidence that means so much to businesses and the industry as a whole should be considered.

Is Silicone the Fountain of Youth?

Advances in silicones have improved the material’s efficacy and enabled new combinations in skin care products. The properties of silicones enhance the efficacy of products in which they are used.

From Global to Local and Back Again

The global hair care market is growing, and its dynamism is due, in part, to regional trends growing into global trends.

Plant Stem Cells: The Next Generation in Skin Care Technology

Plant stem cell technology can deliver antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and sebum-regulating activity to consumers.

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Omics: a New Era in Smart Skin Care?

Breakthroughs in omics—genomics, epigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics and more—are recalibrating researchers’ understanding of human health, disease and aging.

The Necessity of Testing in New Product Development

With the need for claim substantiation at an all-time high, knowing the necessity—and costs—of beauty product testing from early on in the process can help brands plan and develop products accordingly. In addition, being well informed about testing facilitates a brand owners to make the right label claims, through the appropriate tests, for the brand or product market positioning.

New Innovation Centre, Sustainability Achievements, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Late October 2013

Learn the latest from Lubrizol, Induchem, Oat Cosmetics, Kemin, Clariant and more, as well as launches from Sederma, DSM, KahlWax, Naturex and more.

To win in today’s booming, competitive beauty market, brands need smart science, sustainable innovation, a broad palette of impactful ingredients, differentiating formulations, and trusted innovation partners.

4 Keys to a Total Beauty Solution

From sustainable ingredients to smart science to innovation services, Croda is optimized for a fast-moving market.

Honing a Competitive Edge

Innovation is the development of a competitive edge. It’s a linchpin in creating successful business, and includes a willingness to implement new business models, develop new brand experiences and create new strategic partnerships.

Labeling Claims—Untangling the Rules

Dissecting what is allowed on an ingredient label and the types of label claims may have detrimental consequences to the industry overall.

Skin Care Market Radiant for Foreseeable Future

The Asia-Pacific region has been pivotal in setting trends in skin care, leading to a skin care market forecast to reach $113 billion in absolute terms by 2016.

Movement in Innovation, Notes from in-cosmetics Asia, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Early November 2013

Get the latest on the newest innovation centers and production facilities, collaborations and partnerships, and testing developments, as well as launches from Croda, TRI-K, Evonik and many more

Inclusive clinical research, regenerative senolytic technologies, expert-backed clean-ical claims and more will drive the next wave of skin care innovation.

5 Keys to the Future of Skin Care

Skin care was the fastest-growing category in prestige beauty based on units sold, per Circana. The category was also one of only two mass sectors that grew based on unit sales (the other was makeup).

Targeted Beauty Testing

Ensure your beauty products’ claims mean something.