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Gattefossé Unveils Noxifense to Defend Sensitive Skin Against Exposome Assault

Based on sea buckthorn, the ingredient targets oxi-inflammation, restoring balance and soothing irritant-prone skin.

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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.

Solutions for scalp care, anti-aging, anti-hair loss, skin longevity, sensory benefits in hair and more will be featured in the 2024 In-cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone; and as the media sponsor, Cosmetics & Toiletries was given a sneak peek. Read on for more.

Revealed: 5 Cosmetic Actives You'll Find at In-Cosmetics Asia

Solutions for scalp care, anti-aging, anti-hair loss, skin longevity, sensory benefits in hair and more will be featured in the In-cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone; and as the media sponsor, Cosmetics & Toiletries was given a sneak peek.

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12 Top Trends and Buzzwords in Beauty at In-Cosmetics 2025

Here's a quick rundown of the top trends in beauty ingredients and concepts we saw at In-Cosmetics Global 2025; and this is just a sampling.

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.

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Evolved By Nature Debuts Skin Tone-boosting Peptide: Activated Silk 8A-α

The ingredient is said to provide the benefits of exfoliation from the inside out, making "unreliable vitamins and chemical peels a thing of the past." In addition, it is stable for sunscreen routines, where many other skin brighteners are not.

“The benefit of listening to 10 years of customers' desires and skin concerns compelled us to create this line,' says Credo co-founder and CEO Annie Jackson.

Credo Skincare Pushes the Limits of Beauty Sustainability

The collection centers on shoppers' hydration concerns via clean and sustainable formulations.

Activated Silk KDF-β addresses the skin damage, hyperpigmentation and accelerated aging associated with heightened UV exposure and oxidative stressors, which, according to the company, can overwhelm conventional skin care solutions like hyaluronic acid, retinol and vitamin C.

Activated Silk KDF-β: a Regenerative Peptide Designed for Today's Skin Aggressors

Notably, Activated Silk KDF-β is safe for sensitive skin, suitable for daily use and sun exposure and can be incorporated into any formulation. It can also reportedly reduce the appearance of symptoms associated with eczema-prone skin.

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Top 11 Hotspots for Future Beauty Innovation from the 2025 SCC Annual Scientific Meeting

The SCC's 79th Annual Scientific Meeting painted a vibrant picture of future hotspots for beauty innovation, inspiring some 800+ registered attendees in areas of epigenetics, hair bonding, claims substantiation and more. Following are our top 11 picks.

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BASF Targets Hair Density, Skin Regeneration And Low-Carbon Beauty With Next-Gen Ingredient Launches

SkinNexus Collag3n is a recombinant collagen fragment produced via vegan yeast fermentation.

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Face-Grade Body Care, Sculpting Actives and Next-Gen Ingredients: What’s Driving Performance in 2026

Across body care, the trend is clear: consumers now demand face-grade efficacy, ethical sourcing and inclusivity.

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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120 Hours of Hydration: Provital’s Hydrafence

Hydrafence was designed to provide 120 hours of consistent hydration, while strengthening the skin's barrier and accelerating recovery, per the brand.

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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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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.

Perhaps the hottest skin care ingredient of the moment, HA is a naturally occurring component of skin whose levels diminish with age. Its replenishment can reverse signs of aging.

13 Trending Ingredients in Skin: Restorative Solutions are the Future

Restore and repair is the name of the game when it comes to skin care, as a recent report from Cleveland Clinic on trending skin care ingredients exemplifies. The forthcoming Anti-Aging Skin Care Conference concurs, as one speaker explains.