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FTC Slaps Kushly Co. with $30K in Fines for Unsupported CBD Claims

In its latest move to stop deceptive health and efficacy claims for CBD products, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) slapped Kushly Industries LLC with fines totaling more than US $30,000.

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Sustainable sourced botanicals from around the World.

Lubrizol Life Science – Beauty (LLS Beauty) introduces new Actismart™ SW extracts, sustainably sourced botanicals from around the world with multiple beauty benefits.

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Silab's New Efficacy Data for Exfolactive

Additional studies found Silab’s Exfolactive improves the complexion to be more radiant, smoothed and hydrated.

Clariant's Soothe + Cool Facial Serum is packaged in a lip gloss-like tube with a stick applicator for precise and targeted use, providing immediate relief from mask-induced irritation.

‘Ubuntu,’ Unwrapped and Hygiene Lead Clariant’s Latest Trend Concepts

Formulas and trends supporting togetherness ("ubuntu"), unwrapped products and hygiene beauty are among the latest highlights presented by Clariant in its BeautyForward 5 collection.

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DermalRx FSE by Biocogent LLC

DermalRx FSE is a marine ferment of Sargassum vulgare extracts rich in bioactive phlorotannins that rejuvenate and protect through the stimulation of the skin’s natural nucleotide excision repair (NER) process of DNA repair.

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Olivem 2090 by Hallstar

Olivem 2090 is a natural-derived ingredient cold processed without an emulsifier.

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FDA Certified Dyes/Colorants by Spectra Colors Corp.

Spectra Colors offers small-quantity batch-certified colorants to be used in drop-in formulations.

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Azelaic Acid by Acme-Hardesty Company

Azelaic acid is the unsung hero of skin care acids. Cosmetic-grade azelaic acid is an antibacterial dicarboxylic acid and anti-proliferative agent.

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Campo South Pacific True Monoi Oil by Campo Research

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Confounding Labels: One ‘Natural’ = 100+ ‘Chemicals’

As most formulators are aware, creating a product with three or more botanicals in it means a final formula containing more than 200 chemicals. How is this better for skin? It's not, according to this commentary.

These CBD-based solutions are holistic solutions to provide stress-relief and soothed skin.

Symrise Relives Skin Stress with 3 CBD-based Solutions

Symrise’s CBD-based solutions Phytoconcentrole Hemp CBD, SymDStress and SymDStress 100 are holistic ingredients to provide stress relief and to soothe the skin.

BergaMuls-ET is a natural moisturizing emulsifier and thickening agent that enables efficient formulations for creams, masks and lotions.

Berg + Schmidt’s BergaMuls ET 1 Wins First for BSB Innovation Award

Berg + Schmidt’s BergaMuls ET 1 is a natural thickening emulsifier that won first place in the BSB Innovation Awards as the best natural raw material.

Wonderage and Senseryn were awarded 2021 BSB Innovation Awards in the 'Actives/Raw Materials' and 'Natural/Raw Materials' categories.

Provital's Wonderage and Senseryn Win BSB Innovation Awards

Provital’s Wonderage and Senseryn were awarded 2021 BSB Innovation Awards in the "Actives/Raw Materials" and "Natural/Raw Materials" categories.

Shin-Etsu Chemical's KF-4422 is a volatile silicone fluid to improve the sensory feel in personal care.

Shin-Etsu Enhances Sensory with Silicone Fluid, KF-4422

KF-4422's volatility provides a light and smooth sensory feel for end-users.

While the cosmetics industry is not FDA-regulated, it often follows or adopts labeling and ideas from foods that are familiar to consumers. Could this be the next clean beauty?

The Next 'Clean' Beauty? FDA to Research 'Healthy' Food Claims, Labeling

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced plans to research and identify rules for claims that foods and beverages contain "healthy" nutrients. Could this be the next "clean" beauty?

Of the four actives, Crodarom Cider vinegar is said to be a fermented health and well-being ingredient made from apple cider.

Croda's 4 Actives Promote Traditional, Natural Personal Care Remedies

Croda's four natural actives, Crodarom Cider Vinegar EC, Stinging Nettle Extract EC, Curcuma Extract os and Fruitliquid Lingonberry EC, are said to provide benefits similar to traditional remedies for personal care.

Lubrizol’s AlgaPūr HSHO Algae Oil has won third in the BSB Innovation Award.

Lubrizol’s AlgaPūr HSHO Algae Oil Wins BSB Innovation Award

Lubrizol’s AlgaPūr HSHO Algae Oil won third place in the BSB Innovation Awards recognizing innovation in cosmetics and raw materials.

Retinol GS 50 is an effective retinol and when used in combination with the company’s collagen-boosting active Beauactive, the two were found to impart a variety of anti-aging benefits.

DSM’s Retinol GS 50 Boosts Anti-aging Efficacy Without Sensitization

DSM’s Retinol GS 50 is an effective retinol and when used in combination with the company’s collagen-boosting Beauactive, the two were found to impart a variety of anti-aging benefits.