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In 2022, Lignopure commissioned the first GMP-compliant plant for lignin conversion, reportedly achieving the ability to recycle 90,000 kg of lignin annually.

Lignopure Secures New Investment to Expand Upcycled Lignin Ingredient Portfolio

LignoBase's "unique polyphenolic molecular structure" reportedly supports its ability to defend the skin from free radicals and antioxidant activity. It is therefore applicable as an SPF booster in formulations.

Microcrystalline cellulose can boost the volume and stability of skin care and other beauty applications, while also lending them a silky effect.

Nordic Bioproducts Opens Finnish Site for Upcycled Cellulosic Materials for Beauty & More

Microcrystalline cellulose can boost the volume and stability of skin care and other beauty applications, while also lending them a silky effect.

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Editor’s Notebook: the Beauty Ingredients Driving Newness in the Market

From mango derivatives to upcycled hydrocarbons, ingredient technologies are rapidly evolving.

The range is built on P2’s Citropol platform, which leverages upcycled forestry by-products from Forest Stewardship Council certified pine trees.

P2 Science Launches 10 Bio-based Citrosperse Pigment Dispersions

The range is built on P2’s Citropol platform, which leverages upcycled forestry by-products from Forest Stewardship Council certified pine trees.

Kline + Company argues that the application of emollients and other sensory technologies can boost sensorial experiences to elevate everyday products and create “indulgent rituals that engage the senses” and emotions while also differentiating products in a crowded and dupe-riddled beauty market.

Roelmi HPC EMotion Emollients Boost Functionality & Sensorial Effects Sustainably

The EMotion Silky, also obtained by green chemistry processes, features a velvet touch and high spreadability while also offering strong solubility for organic UV filters. In makeup, it reportedly imparts a soft and silky after-feel.

The six ingredients include two SunPuro Natural Annatto products, two SunPuro Natural Chlorophyll green colorants and two plant-based ingredients.

Sun Chemical Expands Natural Colorants for Cosmetics and Personal Care

The six ingredients include two SunPuro Natural Annatto products, two SunPuro Natural Chlorophyll green colorants and two plant-based ingredients.

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Future-Ready Skin

Precision actives, sustainable performance, visible results—skincare engineered at its core.

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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Brenntag Updates: Two Novel Formulas, Appointment as Stepan's Exclusive Distributor in Germany, Austria

Brenntag debuted two novel formulas during Making Cosmetics: the Eco Body Bliss Creme and Bouncy Blush. It also was named exclusive distributor for Stepan's surfactants in Germany and Austria.

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In 2026, Sustainability is a Performance Engine in Next-Gen Formulation Design

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Pilot Chemical Unveils Silicone-Alternative Emollients BA17 and BA14 at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day

Pilot Chemical is positioning both UpSyCal ingredients within a broader shift toward silicone replacement strategies that maintain sensory performance while improving formulation sustainability and regulatory alignment.

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.

By boosting NAD+, called the skin’s “longevity molecule,” RejuveNAD is able to to optimize cellular processes to simultaneously address “at least” five of the 12 hallmarks of aging, including mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, loss of proteostasis, epigenetic alteration and genomic instability.

The Beauty Ingredient Agenda: Longevity x Anti-aging

The recently decoded 12 hallmarks of aging provide exciting new anti-aging targets for R&D and new claims for marketing.

Kojic acid has become increasingly popular, as seen in Peace Out Skincare's Dark Spots Serum, featuring kojic acid alongside 3% tranexamic acid and alpha-arbutin.

2025 Beauty Ingredient Trend Preview: What’s Next?

From silk-derived biotech to microbiome sexual wellness and beyond, new ingredients point to future innovation opportunities.

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Beauty, Flavor and Fragrance Brace for Oil Shock

When crude prices spike, the ripple effects hit everything from ingredient sourcing to packaging and freight.

A new report from Kline argues that the application of emollients and moisturizers, delivery systems, fragrances and essential oils, texture modifiers, and exfoliants can boost sensorial experiences to elevate everyday products and create “indulgent rituals that engage the senses” and emotions while also differentiating products in a crowded and dupe-riddled beauty market.

Clinical Eclipses Clean: Ingredient Trend Tracker

Efficacy, expert-backed claims and third-party certifications are the keys to beauty shopper engagement in 2024.

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Engineering the Future of Bio-Intelligent Beauty: Ingredient Strategy Report

Actionable strategies for R&D, product development and marketing.

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Meet the 2026 C&T Allē Awards Finalists – Trailblazers in Beauty Innovation

The 2026 C&T Allē Awards are just around the corner, celebrating the trailblazers of beauty innovation on May 18, 2026, in NYC. This year’s finalists represent the pinnacle of creativity, science and vision. Meet this year's contenders.