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Inclusive clinical research, regenerative senolytic technologies, expert-backed clean-ical claims and more will drive the next wave of skin care innovation.

5 Keys to the Future of Skin Care

Skin care was the fastest-growing category in prestige beauty based on units sold, per Circana. The category was also one of only two mass sectors that grew based on unit sales (the other was makeup).

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Sunscreen and Daily Skin Care Are About to Be Disrupted. Here's How to Prepare.

Does sunscreen remain its own category, or does it become an increasingly integrated part of everyday skin care?

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Built for Burnout: How Potion Tackles Stress-Smart Skin Care

In an age of overstimulation and chronic stress, people need skin care that keeps up with real life. The founder of Potion Skincare explains how she did just that.

From hair and skin care, to sunscreens and more, this Beauty Accelerate session will provide R&D and their marketing partners with the insights needed to ensure products effectively meet the needs of this massive, dissatisfied consumer base.

Product Design for Deeper Skin Tones: Sun Care, Skin Care & Hair: Coming to Beauty Accelerate

From hair and skin care, to sunscreens and more, this Beauty Accelerate session will provide R&D and their marketing partners with the insights needed to ensure products effectively meet the needs of this massive, dissatisfied consumer base.

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Beyond Hybrids: the New Era of Skin-Care-First Makeup

Croda has developed a range of sun care-focused formulations that address the skin care-like preferences of today's consumers.

Croda Exploring the 'Sunification' of Skin Care & More at the FLSCC Sunscreen Symposium

The company has developed on-trend sun care formulations, including the Ready Set Defend Setting Powder SPF 20.

From Silab’s Longevicell, which harnesses the rejuvenating power of myrtle leaves to target cellular mechanisms for longevity, to Evolved By Nature's Activated Silk KDF-β peptide, designed to combat modern environmental stressors, these advancements are setting new standards in skin care ingredients.

Revolutionizing Skin Care: Innovative Ingredients Transforming Anti-Aging and Skin Health

Exploring the science, benefits, and sustainability behind these advanced ingredients, offering a closer look at how they address key skin concerns like aging, oxidative stress, and damage repair.

The polymer reduces particle size and stabilizes oil droplets, per Lubrizol, making it appropriate for sun care with either organic or inorganic UV filters.

Lubrizol Introduces PemuPur Vista: A Naturally Derived Polymeric Emulsifier for Skin Care and Makeup

The ingredient, which reportedly has a sensory profile similar to synthetic polymeric emulsifiers, features a natural origin content of 97% (ISO 16128) and biodegradability credentials (OECD 301D).

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Univar Solutions Spotlights Neurocosmetics, Urban Skin Care and Next-Gen UV Protection at NYSCC

Univar Solutions will reveal five new sunscreen formulations developed to demonstrate the performance capabilities of Parsol Shield from dsm-firmenich.

Historically, sun care was primarily used to shield against UV rays and avoid sunburn, but with growing skin health awareness among consumers, demand is rising for products that provide more than just protection.

Skinification is a Game-changer for Sunscreen Usage

Skin health motivations and multifunctionality, paired with skin care ingredients and claims, are revolutionizing the category.

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Sun Chemical Adds Chione Electric Amber SB90D to its Effect Pigments Lineup

It is designed for use in bold, high-impact cosmetic, skin care and sun care applications.

The company reports Suncare Zen - KT is suitable for the most delicate skin, providing a refreshing and non-greasy experience.

Chemical Brothers' Suncare Zen KT Blends Safer UV Protection with Easy Formulating

Per the company, the aqueous dispersion makes for easier formulation and is compatible with most skin care formulas. It is positioned as an alternative to chemical sunscreens.

Ultralight Face Fluid SPF 50 is ideal for individuals seeking high-performance sun protection without compromising on comfort or skin care benefits.

Byoma Launches Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50

Byoma's Ultralight Face Fluid offers advanced sun protection with skin care benefits, setting a new standard in the sun care industry.

Blurring, soft-focus, light-scattering: a wide range of ingredients are delivering effects that smooth out imperfections and impart additional benefits.

Blurry Beauty

From makeup to skin care, brands and ingredient firms are delivering soft-focus effects.

Croda Beauty's Phytessence Osmanthus harnesses the power of its namesake flower to provide antioxidant and soothing properties for the skin, particularly in countering the impacts of heat, as well as the redness and irritation experienced after sunburns.

Croda Beauty's Phytessence Osmanthus Delivers After-sun Soothing

The technology is ideal for supporting antioxidant, calming, soothing and anti-redness claims in after sun, body care, face and neck skin care, and sun protection products.

“Consumers may find it difficult to understand and compare products when SPF labeling and regulations differ,” says Sundeep Gill, PharmD, co-founder of Sun Deep Inc. “For instance, what constitutes SPF 30 in one country might not be the same in another due to different testing criteria.'

Top Sun Care Trends: Insider Insights

“Consumers no longer want to choose between sun protection and skin care, and they demand ethical, sustainable and inclusive products,” says Margaret Sullivan, technical service scientist at Arcaea.

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.

Innovative, eco-friendly ingredients are reshaping the cosmetics industry, offering sustainable alternatives without compromising performance.

Innovations in Sustainable Beauty: Exploring Eco-friendly Ingredients and Solutions

Discover the latest in sustainable beauty, including biodegradable ingredients, bio-based alternatives and eco-friendly solutions for skin care, hair care and cosmetics. Explore how brands are leading the way in clean, conscious formulations.