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And the C&T Allē Award Goes To ... Unveiling the 2026 Winners

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Glutathione: A Natural Ingredient With More Cosmetic Benefits Than You Think

Glutathione, a tripeptide composed of the amino acids glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine, is a powerful antioxidant naturally occurring in the human body.

Consumers expect products that deliver results. This demand is being met through the development of advanced delivery systems that target specific skin concerns, as well as the incorporation of potent ingredients such as peptides, proteins, and antioxidants.

New Beauty Ingredient Advances: Sustainability x Efficacy

This article examines novel ingredients and technologies available to cosmetic formulators, including a bioactivating hexapeptide derived from human skin to stimulate collagen production, fermented ingredients that inhibit glycation and more.

Stem Cells—A Widening Horizon

Though their use faces many challenges, stem cells—in their many forms—may be the biggest game-changer in cosmeceuticals in the long-term.

As we get older, two essential proteins in our skin, collagen and elastin, begin to lose their native structure and break down.

Holistic Beauty: Clean Solutions for Healthy-looking Skin

The idea of “anti-aging” is being replaced by the attitude of aging well, by maximizing skin’s health so that it looks its best at every stage in life.

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9 in-cosmetics Global Show Floor Highlights: Sneak Preview

The 'beautyspan' refers to the duration of one’s skin and hair health/wellness, centering the discussion on holistic, preventive and regenerative strategies, rather than solely aesthetic solutions.

The Beautyspan: Biohacking Longevity (Ingredient Trend Tracker)

“Today’s longevity-boosting ingredients are designed to tackle the root causes of aging at a cellular level.”

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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.

Nutricosmetics: Eat and Drink Your Skin Care

As consumers continue to incorporate appearance into their overall concept of wellness, nutricosmetics may prove to be a financially advantageous new frontier for the beauty industry.

Ingredients from NYSCC Suppliers' Day and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Early May 2013

Get information on featured ingredients from BASF, Lubrizol, Lucas Meyer and more suppliers from the 2013 NYSCC Suppliers' Day, as well as news on new collaborations and ingredients, TV appearances, awards and more.

The Future is Here

The industry is responding to consumers’ desires for safe, innovative, antiaging science and results-driven products.

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Clean Beauty Decoded

The growing reality is consumers want brands and retailers to deliver products that are thoughtfully designed to have the least possible negative impact on human health, the environment and society—as they, the shopper, define it.

This month we highlight several ingredients launching at in-cosmetics Global across various beauty segments.

April INSIDER INSIGHTS: in-cosmetics Global 2024 Ingredient Launches + Packaging for Beauty + Skin Care Manufacturing Trends + Ingestibles

Skin care ingredient launches dominate in-cosmetics Global, sustainability leads packaging for beauty and skin care manufacturing trends.

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Bioactives, Delivery Systems and Sustainable Innovation: What’s Next in Beauty

This report highlights notable new ingredients shaping the industry—from bioactives that mimic in-office aesthetic procedures to stress-fighting and neurobeauty compounds and beyond.

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.

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Regenerative Skin Care: the Anti-aging Killer

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

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.

Innovative, eco-friendly ingredients are reshaping the cosmetics industry, offering sustainable alternatives without compromising performance.

Innovations in Sustainable Beauty: Exploring Eco-friendly Ingredients and Solutions

Discover the latest in sustainable beauty, including biodegradable ingredients, bio-based alternatives and eco-friendly solutions for skin care, hair care and cosmetics. Explore how brands are leading the way in clean, conscious formulations.