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LipoTrue Leverages Plant Biofactories, TCM in Keraduo and OQilora Hair Repair and Eye Contour Launches

These innovations highlight LipoTrue's dedication to blending science, nature and performance in cosmetic advancements.

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Evonik Sells Indonesian Betaines Business to Aekyung Chemical, Advancing Sustainable Strategy

"As our focus shifts toward sustainable specialties, such as our investments in biosurfactants, this divestment aligns with our strategic direction."

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Bioprotection Hair Care Gets Multimillion-Dollar Investment

Goddess Maintenance Co., a biotech beauty brand pioneering a new bioprotection category for hair care and protection, receives a multimillion-dollar minority investment.

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In-cosmetics Asia 2025 Winners Announced: Enzyme Odor Control, Natural Gel Network and Skin Repair Concepts Take the Top Slots

"From microbiome-led actives to next-generation bio-based polymers, our winners represent the forefront of scientific creativity and sustainability..."

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3 Areas of Concern — But Also Strides in Safety: ChemForward Presents 2025 Beauty Ingredient Report Powered by Sephora, Ulta and Other Member Data

The report — powered by data from Sephora, Ulta, The Honest Company, Credo Beauty, Counter, Inolex and Dow — analyzed more than 48,000 products and 1.25 million ingredients, marking a fivefold increase in data since 2023.

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BASF and IFF Forge Partnership to Advance Sustainable Innovation

The partnership aims to accelerate the development of next-generation enzyme and polymer technologies for the personal care, home and fabric markets.

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Meet Croda's Next-gen Biotech Hair Repair Solution: KeraBio K31

Croda's KeraBio K31's is delivering breakthrough data on its high-performing biotech repair ingredient with lower active use.

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Givaudan's Unispheres: Visually Enhancing Formulations Boosts Perceived Efficacy

The eye-catching, vegan and biodegradable microspheres offer sensory engagement without the need for microplastics.

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6 Halal Ingredient Highlights at In-cosmetics Asia 2025 — Plus How Halal and Ethical Excellence are Taking Center Stage

In-cosmetics Asia 2025 will showcase halal-certified and other ethical beauty innovations among the industry's surging demand for clean, conscious and inclusive beauty solutions. Following are six ingredient highlights; plus market insights.

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Stevia-Based Microneedles Present Sweet Solution for Hair Regrowth Treatments

A recent paper in Advanced Healthcare Materials describes a novel approach to combating pattern baldness: using the natural sweetener stevioside to create dissolvable microneedles to deliver minoxidil directly to hair follicles.

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Provital Debuts Covertrix, a Bio-Intelligent Shield for Personalized Hair Care

Covertrix is designed as a comprehensive solution to strengthen hair fibers, enhance hydration and shine, and deliver quick-dry performance across all hair types.

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Presperse Highlights Advanced Peptides for Skin and Hair: Repairs 012P and Wrinklend008S

One is a biomimetic copper peptide and the other, a neurotransmitter inhibitor.

CeraVe X L'Oréal's Award-Winning Breakthrough Dandruff Study

CeraVe X L'Oréal's award-winning breakthrough dandruff study looks at critical microbial drivers across ethnic groups, ushering in a new pathways for personalized scalp care.

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Active Concepts Launches AC Curezyme, Ushering in the Post-Quat Era for Hair Care

The ingredient is based on an active that mimics an enzyme naturally found in skin and hair follicles to create essential peptide bonds. This is paired with a plant-based alternative to keratin, creating an optimized enzyme-to-protein ratio.

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DSM-Firmenich Debuts Bond Aid with OXY 229 CB for Advanced Hair Repair

The biotech-derived hair care ingredient is designed to strengthen hair, boost scalp vitality and support sustainable beauty solutions. Its next-generation peptide complex is said to offer a science-backed approach to restoring hair integrity and health.

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Univar Solutions Expands Personal Care Offerings in Brazil with Calumet Partnership, Featuring Versagel

Versagel technology is designed to elevate the quality and performance of a wide range of products.

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Does Your Product Belong Among the C&T Allē Award Elites? Enter the 2026 Program to Find Out

The C&T Allē Awards have a long history of recognizing excellence across the cosmetic landscape. Does your innovation have what it takes to join them? Enter now to find out.

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Clean Food Group's Fermented Clean Oil 25 Secures Cosmetics Approval

Clean Food Group has secured cosmetics approval for its fermented Clean Oil 25 in the UK, Europe and the U.S. Developed with THG LABS and Croda, this sustainable alternative to traditional oils is now ready for commercial use in skin and hair care.