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Chemical Reaction: The Basics

Questions from a high school student aptly reflect issues raised by both consumers and new entries to the industry. Answering these questions yields a better understanding of the industry and forecasts its future.

The Challenges of Establishing Natural Standards for Fragranced Personal Care

Consumer confusion, the rise of sustainability and the appearance of retailer standards.

EWG's latest initiatives seek to make clean beauty more science-driven.

EWG Takes 'Clean Beauty' to the Next Level

The initiative will reportedly "enable cosmetics ingredient manufacturers to earn the coveted EWG Verified: For Your Health certification for individual ingredients and ingredient compositions."

Next Generation of Beauty Ingredients to be Celebrated at in-cosmetics Asia 2013

The finalists for the C&T R&D Awards and the in-cosmetics Asia's Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Awards have been announced.

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Beauty Under Fire: Why 2026 Will Be a Pivotal Year for Consumer Safety and Environmental Accountability

Recalls highlight the global push for transparency and safety in the beauty industry, as regulators and brands work to protect consumers from harmful ingredients and misleading claims. Keep reading for the latest regulatory updates.

Colder and drier weather can cause the already thin skin around the lips to become dry, cracked and flaky, and will need lip balms to remedy these problems.

Formulating on Trend: Lip Balm

Lip balms prevent lips from becoming dry, cracked and flaky, as this skin is much thinner than the rest of the body. To help remedy these problems, this "Formulating on Trend" advises including structuring agents, emollients, antioxidants and more.

A Closer Look at Intrinsic Aging

As scientists come closer to truly understanding the biological mechanics of aging, the potential for antiaging products may surpass what is imaginable today.

Nanobeauty

Nanotechnology has many potential applications for beauty, and a public attracted to technology and the effective delivery of actives will be attracted by “nano” on the label.

Eye on Brazil, Supplier Expansions, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Late June 2014

Croda is watching the growth in Brazil with a new promotional kit in mind, Lubrizol, AAK, Clariant and more are opening new facilities around the globe, and suppliers continue to offer environmentally friendly microbead alternatives.

The Hypothetical Nature of Natural

There is no shortage of debate on what is natural and what is not, and—considering the obstacles to consensus—debate is likely to remain a feature of the segment.

Genomics—Advanced Tools to Combat Aging

The science of genomics seems daunting, but it is essentially just a refined way of looking at wrinkles, hydration, pigmentation. The goal is the same—youthful skin.

Cosmetics and the Chemistry of Life

Amino acids—the building blocks of life—are providing interesting new opportunities for beauty product development.

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Hone Your Marketing Strategies at in-cosmetics 2014

in-cosmetics 2014 (Hamburg Messe Germany, April 1-3) to uncover the most important industry trends and developments for 2014 and beyond.

Sustainability, Skin Brightening, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Early October 2013

Ingredient news from Croda, AkzoNobel, Sabinsa, Merck, Grant, Silab, Seppic and more.

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EU Lays Down the Law on Cyclic Silicones D5, D6 — Now What?

It happened. On May 16, 2024, the European Union officially adopted new restrictions on siloxanes D5 and D6, as promised. What drove this decision? And what can the industry do now?

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Read the Label: Olay Regenerist–Ultra Rich Day Cream

This "Read the Label" analyzes Olay Regenerist's Ultra Rich Day Cream, which is said to provide intense hydration for 24 hr, repair the skin barrier and more to promote healthier skin. The product features ingredients such as niacinamide, dimethicone, paraffin and more.

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Read the Label: Glossier Bubblewrap, Eye and Lip Plumping Cream

The focus of this "Read the Label" column is cruelty-free products. The product under review is Glossier’s Bubblewrap eye and lip plumping cream, which highlights key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, squalane, avocado oil and blueberry extract.

Sun Protection Report

Beauty industry marketers have a new arsenal of technologies at their disposal in the development of sun care products and in the battle for market share.