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From carbon-capture fragrance materials to microbiome rebalancing to biodegradable technologies, 2022 has featured significant advancements in beauty ingredients.

Next-wave Beauty Ingredients

From exposomal exposures to hand-harvested actives, suppliers are adding new innovations to the palette.

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Prebiotic & Postbiotic Skin Care: A Rebalancing Act

Decoding the function and impacts on skin health could lead to new solutions for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne and more.

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AlgaPūr™ high stability high oleic algae oil multi-beneficial for skin, hair and scalp

Containing over 90% beneficial Omega-9 (oleic acid in the form of triglycerides) AlgaPūr™ high stability high oleic algae oil delivers versatility in eco-friendly formulations for skin and hair care.

DavosLife E3 DVL95 can be emulsified for use in O/W formulations, water-based skin care or used in oil-based products, such as facial oils or nourishing creams.

3 Anti-aging Trends

Global Cosmetic Industry spoke with beauty insiders to highlight what is trending in the anti-aging, hair care, color cosmetics and packaging industries.

Exosomal Beauty is Here: Small, but Mighty

Beauty ingredient suppliers and brands are tapping tiny, powerful particles to rejuvenate the hair and skin.

Cosmetic Victories 2021 Winner Profile: Self-Assembled Microgel Films

Self-assembled microgel films won the Cosmetic Victories 2021 academic prize. IPREM's bio-inspired gels are said to offer unique properties, opening the door to applications for cosmetics and health care.

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JD Phyto-Or 1%: Glowing Skin Through the Power of Phytoene

JD Phyto-Or 1% features both JD Jojoba oil and concentrated Phytoene, a colorless carotenoid, creating a novel anti-aging and high-performing active for glowing skin and hair.

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DavosLife E3 Tocotrienols: Nature’s Shield against Modern Pollution

Looking for a natural bioactive to use for anti-blue light and anti-pollution formulations? DavosLife E3 Tocotrienols are scientifically proven to boost skin’s resilience against modern pollution. Discover this safe, effective and gentle solution.

Merck presented its RonaCare RenouMeris sustainable anti-aging marine-derived active ingredient.

[in-cosmetics Global] Recharge the Skin

Skin-centric innovation from Lipotrue and Merck.

Touch can satisfy health and well-being needs by boosting skin care product efficacy and generating a wave of positive emotions to make people look and feel well.

How Touch Unlocks Skin Care’s Power

Properly targeted physical contact can enhance the efficacy and well-being benefits of skin care.

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Read the Label: Beauty Pie's Über Youth Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-On Serum

This "Read the Label" analyzes Beauty Pie’s Über Youth Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-On Serum, which is said to prevent skin aging and balance the microbiome, featuring actives such as Hydrangea paniculata, ceramide NG and more.

Immunity is the new buzzword for health and skin care.

Immunocosmetics for the New Normal

COVID-19 has influenced the way consumers take care of their skin.

A bubblegum pink formula in the year of the Barbie movie is sure to catch the attention of consumers. *Depiction only; not the actual product

Read the Label: The Ordinary Soothing and Barrier Support Serum

This recent launch from The Ordinary is becoming popular due to its color, much like the brand's red exfoliating serum in the past. This barrier support serum is pink and especially appealing to consumer thanks to the new Barbie movie.

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Olive Young Plants Its Flag in the US as K-Beauty’s Retail Expansion Accelerates

The opening comes amid a wave of aggressive K-beauty retail expansion across the U.S. market in 2026.

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Why You Should Care About Your Snow Mushroom Sourcing

Looking for snow mushroom sourcing that is consistent with your brand? Click here to learn more about Phytocare-HA snow mushroom extract and how it aligns with your sustainability and clean safety initiatives.

The consumer continues to evolve its standards in sun care, skin care and color cosmetics.

What’s Trending? Sun Care, Skin Care & Color Cosmetics

Multi-beneficial and natural ingredients are at the forefront of these categories.

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The Well-aging Future

From sleep to facial yoga to a balanced microbiome, holistic wellness is driving new opportunities in age-focused skin and hair care.

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Lauder Findings on Sirtuins, Stress and Eucalyptus

New findings highlight the importance of sirtuins in skin cell activity, how they relate to environmental signals and circadian rhythm, plus the antioxidant efficacy of eucalyptus.