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Rheozan BLC improves compatibility and doesn't impact perceived viscosity in personal care formulations such as body wash, hand soap and shampoo.

Solvay Unveils Biodegradable Rheozan BLC Suspension Technology

Solvay’s Rheozan BLC is a biodegradable suspension agent for home and personal care applications without impacting the formulation’s viscosity.

Report: Cosmetic Innovation May Rebound

New study shows innovation has slowed, but patents have increased.

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Evonik Initiates Site Construction in Slovakia

Evonik has planted roots in Slovakia with the groundbreaking ceremony of its new facility.

BASF Personal Care's pore-tightening Laricyl ingredient technology is now produced via solid-state fermentation of Fomes officinalis mushroom, rather than by wild harvesting fungi.

BASF Ferments Mushroom Mycelium to Boost Naturality & Efficacy of Pore-tightening Laricyl

The production of the mycelium is now organic certified, per BASF, and is carried out in Europe on a solid medium within a controlled incubation room.

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BioAktive Reveals Pore-reducing, Skin-smoothing Effects of Lactomaizol Postbiotic

Previously described for sebum regulation and gentle cleansing, Lactomaizol has now been shown in vivo to shrink pores and smooth skin.

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Croda Beauty Reinforces Hair, Scalp Barrier with Sphingo'Hair Drypure Ceramide NP

The ingredient reinforces the barriers of both scalp and hair, improving scalp hydration, reducing scaling and soothing inflammation, while enhancing hair's moisture balance, smoothing the cuticle and increasing shine.

The ingredient technology comprises a bio-fermentation-derived long-chain fatty acids ceramide NP and addresses the similarities between and interdependencies of hair and scalp barrier structures.

Croda’s Sphingo’Hair Drypure Targets Hair and Scalp Longevity

The release of the technology comes amid a boom in scalp care and hair wellness.

This new strategy integrates the company's technology platform, PlantSpring, and commissioned pilot bioreactor, the BioFactory, which together will enable the company to prototype and produce plant-derived compounds without outdoor cropping systems.

Calyxt Pursues Plant-based Cosmetic Technologies

This new strategy integrates the company's technology platform, PlantSpring, and commissioned pilot bioreactor, the BioFactory, which together will enable the company to prototype and produce plant-derived compounds without outdoor cropping systems.

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Next-Gen Ingredients Cutting Through the Noise in Clean Skin Care

A new wave of innovative ingredients is offering formulators solutions that are sustainable, safe and clinically effective.

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Geltor Brings Human Collagen to in-cosmetics Global

The company claims the innovation is the “first of its kind commercial human Type 21 collagen,” selected for its strong biocompatibility with human skin cells.

Azelis will expand its footprint in India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand through the extended collaboration with CP Kelco.

Azelis Expands Partnership with CP Kelco to India, ASEAN Region

The new agreement with CP Kelco is in line with Azelis’s ambition to expand existing distributorships into new territories.

BisaboLife offers the possibility of fortifying, and soothing sensitive skin. According to the company, clinical tests demonstrated that the active ingredient reduced skin redness by 81% after shaving

Givaudan Improves BisaboLife by Leveraging Biotech

Due to an optimized process, Givaudan can create its ingredient with a level of purity at a minimum of 99%, outperforming synthetic and natural products.

Packaging innovations reflect the consumer demands for improved formulas.

2023 Beauty Ingredient & Packaging Trends + Launches

From skin care to hair care and color cosmetics, the beauty sector is evolving in all facets.

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V/WA™, discover Alteromonas lipotrueae

Discover V/WA™ a fully vertically integrated active ingredient from a newly identified Alteromonas strain: Alteromonas lipotrueae.

The Rootist Debuts Bio-fermented Hair Wellness Range

SKUs in the range include the BioBrew Fermented Strengthening Serum, Strengthen Concentrated Shampoo, Strengthen Concentrated Conditioner, AHA+ACV Pre-Shampoo Scalp Clarifying Rinse, Clarify Dry Shampoo Powder and Clarify Balancing Serum for Oily Scalp.

Earlier this year, Apoena Biotech held its second bioprospecting expedition for sustainable biological actives, this time in the Tapajós National Forest of Pará in Brazil's Amazon.

Integrity Ingredients Adds Apoena Brazilian Biotech Ingredients to Its Portfolio Under New Deal

Apoena's ingredients offer hydration, protection, anti-aging benefits, cleansing functionality and more.

In nature, cellulose can be found in the cell walls of green plants, some algae and fungus-like oomycetes.

Ingenza x Cellugy Are Perfecting Biotech Cellulose for Sustainable Personal Care

Bacterial cellulose reportedly has the potential to replace fossil-based petrochemicals in consumer products, the firms argue.

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OnScent Debuts Acerola Cherry Ferment to Inhibit Glycation, ROS for Skin and Hair

At both the 2024 SCC Annual Scientific Meeting in L.A. and Cosmoprof 2025 in Miami, OnScent's natural cosmetics division, Premier Naturals, debuted its Acerola Cherry Ferment, applying the benefits of the superfruit for topical skin and hair benefits.