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Aveda and Keracol Modify Historical Textile Dye Analysis to Quantify Hair Color Fading

Aveda and Keracol Ltd. have partnered to develop a pioneering technique that analyzes how hair dyes fade over time. The method, modified from museum analyses of dyed textiles, makes it possible to accurately measure hair dye loss in all hair types.

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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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Read the Label: Nutrafol Supplements, Women's Root Purifier Shampoo and Men's Active Cleanse Scalp Shampoo + Conditioner

Read the Label, by Marc de Mul, Ph.D., of Measured Innovation, is a column reviewing new and trending cosmetic products, including their ingredient choices and label claims. Featured here are Nutrafol's supplements and men's/women's shampoo products.

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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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2026 Beauty Preview: from Neuro Skin Aging to Cautious Shoppers

Specialists in ingredients, packaging, marketing and more speak out on what's ahead for the industry.

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The Hair Repair Dream Team: Next-Gen Ingredients Are Here

Consumers increasingly seek out products to counteract hair damage resulting from heat styling, chemical treatments, UV exposure and environmental pollutants.

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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.

[interview] Unlocking the Power of Wellbeauty: Insights on Oriflame's Revealing Report

Beauty consumers have taken an introspective turn into emotional well-being, as Oriflame's new Beauty and Well-being Report highlights. To delve deeper into these findings, Nicola Robertson, who led the study for Oriflame, shares her insights.

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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.