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The Body Shop, Unilever Defend Cruelty-free Testing, Call for Paradigm Shift

While Europe has banned animal testing for cosmetics, the REACH regulation permits it for chemicals. A recent Unilever paper calls for a paradigm shift to close this gap; in the meantime, The Body Shop and Dove have partnered with Peta and CFI to defend cruelty-free testing.

Praan Naturals' Organic Virgin Amaranth Oil is produced using certified organic Amaranth seeds that are cultivated in Ukraine.

Praan Naturals Produces Organic Virgin Amaranth Oil

The Organic Virgin Amaranth Oil reportedly maintains radiant skin and healthy, shiny hair.

Gelita’s Verisol collagen peptides have reportedly been scientifically proven to have a positive effect on skin, hair and nails.

Gelita's Collagen-based Nutricosmetic Collections

Gelita’s Verisol collagen peptides have reportedly been scientifically proven to have a positive effect on skin, hair and nails.

The partnership with Pure Ingredients/Pure Nautre allows for expansion of its cellular extract method, an eco-conscious alternative to traditional plant extracts.

Native Extracts Nabs New Zealand Distributor

The partnership with Pure Ingredients/Pure Nautre gives access to the supplier's products to local users in New Zealand.

This natural active prevents hair peroxidation and returns it to its natural hydrophobic state.

Novachem Creates CapilAcid to Promote Hair Hydrophobicity

This natural active is said to prevent hair peroxidation and return it to its natural hydrophobic state.

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Product protection by Symrise: How multifunctionals shape modern formulations

Innovation and product development strongly depend on formulation expertise. Multifunctional ingredients play a key role here: They keep formulas lean, maximize formula benefits and optimize consumer experience.

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Inhale Wellness, Exhale Brightness.

Lubrizol Life Science – Beauty (LLS Beauty) invites consumers to experience glowing, healthier-looking skin, like the radiant look that results from a yoga class, with its new Oxylance™ advanced botanical ingredient.

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Signaling purpose to attract GenZ: a responsible take on “free-from” claims

The new consumer expects transparency and purpose-driven formulations. This includes the ingredients put in and those left out. Attract the GenZ consumer by using careful, relevant, and educational claims

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Jury Finds J&J Negligent, Orders $29 M Payout for Baby Powder Lawsuit

A California jury recently awarded $29.4 million in compensatory damages to one cancer patient who alleged Johnson & Johnson was negligent and failed to warn consumers of potential asbestos in its baby powder.

Concerns are growing that lotions used for sun protection are harming slow-growing corals.

Thailand Bans 'Coral-Damaging' Sunscreens

The banned sunscreen lotions are those containing oxybenzone, octinoxate, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor or butylparaben.

This ingredient reduces the appearance of dark circles, crow's feet and signs of aging with a sustainably sourced algae extract.

BASF’s Algae-based Seanactiv Brightens Eye Contour

This ingredient reduces the appearance of dark circles, crow's feet and signs of aging with a sustainably sourced algae extract.

Kelco-Care diutan gum won the silver medal for the Innovation Zone Award in the Functional Ingredients category for its efficacy in a wide pH range at low use levels.

Lubrizol's Kelco-Care Diutan Gum Wins Silver Innovation Award

Kelco-Care diutan gum won the silver medal for the Innovation Zone Award in the Functional Ingredients category for its lasting efficacy in a wide pH range at low use levels.

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Contract Manufacturing: Moving Personal Care Forward

Accupac specializes in helping brands meet product supply through contract capacity and formulation services. Visit us at Cosmoprof North America | Booth #10110

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China Regulatory Update: Prohibited Ingredients, Labeling and Children's Cosmetics

From March to August 2021, China introduced a series of new and key regulations, indicating the full implementation of its new cosmetic regulatory framework. Following are brief updates.

New data from Symrise has found Frescolat ML can also be used for deodorant formulations.

Symrise's Frescolat ML Found to Have Deodorant Efficacy

Frescolat ML was originally found to be a skin care active that provides a cooling sensation on the skin. Now, new data from Symrise has found the active can also be used for deodorant formulations.

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Innomost Upcycles Nordic Birch Bark to Replace Palm Oil-based Cosmetic Actives

Charcoal powder, birch bark powder, betulin, suberin and azelaic acid comprise Innomost's upcycled zero waste cosmetic ingredient portfolio; and according to CEO Sami Selkälä, Ph.D., there's a lot more to come.

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Native Extracts x Nutrafruit Reveal ‘Royal’ Natural Active: Queen Garnet

Native Extracts and Nutrafruit have partnered to deliver a topical extract and nutricosmetic that are Japanese plum-based.

Galsoft SLL is reportedly all-natural active that can be formulated in a variety of personal care products.

Galaxy Surfactants Generates Biodegradable Active Galsoft SLL

Galsoft SLL is a reportedly all-natural active that can be formulated in a variety of personal care products such as lotions, cleansers, baby products and more.