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Liftonin-Xpert Eco has collagen-boosting and skin-repairing properties.

Rahn Updates Liftonin-Xpert with an ‘Eco’ Version

Rahn AG is discontinuing its original Liftonin-Xpert active and updating it to Liftonin-Xpert Eco. The ingredient has collagen-boosting and skin-repairing properties.

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B-Lightyl™, the universal dark spots eraser

Givaudan Active Beauty unveils B-Lightyl™, a new ingredient created from Himanthalia elongata, a brown macro-alga, and crafted by Marine Biotechnology with the power to correct dark spots on all skin complexion types in a preventive and curative way.

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BASF’s Lipofructyl Argan Awarded Ecocert, Fair for Life Label

BASF’s Lipofructyl Argan active was awarded the “Fair for Life” Fair Trade label by Ecocert thanks to the company’s Argan Program, which promotes ethical sourcing and a sustainable supply chain for argan oil.

Ashland has launched Styleze CSP, a nature-derived styling polymer to hold hair and resist humidity without leaving a residue on hair.

Ashland Promotes Natural Hair Styling with Styleze CSP

Ashland has launched Styleze CSP, a nature-derived styling polymer to hold hair and resist humidity without leaving a residue on hair.

Inolex’s Lexgard Natural MHG MB is a multifunctional ingredient that can preserve products, control odor and impart anti-soaping properties in emulsions, as shown in a video.

[video] Inolex’s Lexgard Natural MHG MB Preserves, Controls Odor and Prevents Soaping

Inolex’s Lexgard Natural MHG MB is a multifunctional ingredient that can preserve products, control odor and impart anti-soaping properties in emulsions, as shown in a video.

sensiva SC 50 is more than a preservative—it also imparts antimicrobial-boosting, and moisturizing and odor-reducing efficacy.

schülke’s sensiva SC 50 Boosts Antimicrobial Effects, Imparts Moisture and Reduces Odor

schülke has revealed that its multifunctional active ingredient, sensiva SC 50, is more than a preservative. It also imparts antimicrobial-boosting, and moisturizing and odor-reducing efficacy.

Symrise's Neo Heliopan Flat offers broad-spectrum protection against UV radiation.

Symrise’s Neo Heliopan Flat Imparts Dual UV Protection

Symrise has simplified the development and manufacture of sunscreens with its Neo Heliopan Flat—a blend of UVA and UVB filters that require no additional filters.

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SEAC Adopts EU-wide Microplastics Ban Proposal

The ECHA's Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) has adopted a landmark EU-wide restriction proposal that would ban the use of microplastics in cosmetics and other consumer products.

Active Concepts has harnessed mycelium to protect hair against environmental and heat damage.

Active Concepts’ Mycofuse Protect Shields Hair from Stressors

Active Concepts has harnessed mycelium to protect hair against environmental and heat damage.

P2 Science launched Citrolatum, which contains biorenewable, biocompatible and biodegradable petrolatum-like jellies for cosmetics and personal care applications.

P2 Adds Citrolatum Line of Bioderived Petrolatum Alternatives

P2 Science launched Citrolatum, the company’s most recent line of cosmetic ingredients, which contains biorenewable, biocompatible and biodegradable petrolatum-like jellies for cosmetics and personal care applications.

DSM has released updated studies on its multifunctional organic prebiotic bioactive, Alpaflor Alp-Sebum CB, to combat oily skin, enlarged pores and sensitive and acne-prone skin.

DSM’s Alpaflor Alp-Sebum CB Prebiotic Balances Oily Skin

DSM has released updated studies on its multifunctional organic prebiotic bioactive, Alpaflor Alp-Sebum CB, to combat oily skin, enlarged pores and sensitive and acne-prone skin.

Stephenson Cosmos Approved Base C Formulations

Stephenson’s Reveals First COSMOS-approved Personal Care, Base C

Stephenson has reformed four of its base formulas to meet COSMOS specifications. These include a body wash, lotion and shampoo and conditioner.

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Sandream’s SilikMira Chroma, Glitter Pigment Collections

Sandream Impact’s SilikMira color pigment collections comprise SilikMira Variable, SilikMira Sleek, SilikMira Ice and SilikMira Max to impart glitter and chroma effects with makeup and personal care applications.

Silab has developed Erisium as an anti-aging active that maintains cellular proteostasis.

Silab’s Erisium Maintains Skin Proteostasis on a Cellular Level

Silab’s latest anti-aging active, Erisium, maintains protein balance in cutaneous cells for an anti-wrinkle and radiance-boosting effect.

'REACH must not be used to circumvent the Cosmetics Regulation and render the cosmetics testing and marketing bans meaningless.'

Unilever + 484 Stakeholders Urge EU Officials: Uphold Cosmetic Animal Testing Ban

In an open letter from the industry, Unilever and some 484 additional industry stakeholders pressed European lawmakers to uphold the animal testing ban for cosmetics.

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Benzalkonium Chloride Demonstrates Alcohol-free Antimicrobial Efficacy

Benzalkonium chloride has recently drawn interest for the formulation of hand sanitizers due to its availability and alcohol-free efficacy. Here, we review two studies showing its virucidal and bactericidal activities.

BASF's Neutrol MGDA is a sustainable, stable chelating agent that meets the requirements of the Nordic Ecolabel.

BASF's Neutrol MGDA Chelating Agent Stabilizes Personal Care

BASF has introduced Neutrol MGDA, a sustainable, stable chelating agent for personal care applications that also contains no preservatives.

Colonial Chemical's ColaTeric CAHS is a mild amphoteric surfactant suitable for foaming cleansers.

Colonial Chemical’s ColaTeric CAHS as Amphoacetate Replacement

ColaTeric CAHS from Colonial Chemical has been shown to be a mild amphoacetate replacement for personal care formulations.