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Bonding, Biomimetics and Biotech: Day 1 Highlights from SCC79

The SCC Annual Meeting (SCC79) kicked off with the Frontiers of Science keynote from bestselling author Sam Kean, followed by sessions on AI and other advances for hair and scalp health, biotech-driven skin care, the president's award luncheon and more.

The transition toward 'clean,' sustainable and vegan formulations hasn't been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.

'Clean' Beauty Swaps: New Ingredients & Headwinds

The transition toward “clean,” sustainable and vegan formulations hasn’t been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.

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Hemp, Hemp Hooray! – Hemp-Derived Natural Emulsifiers

The Galehemp® Line, derived from hemp seed oil, includes oil in water, water in oil, and water dispersible natural emulsifiers. Explore the benefits of hemp seed oil derived ingredients!

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Toner Pads, 5 PDRN Eye Patch Makes Debut in COSRX Amazon Beauty Line

COSRX expands Amazon beauty line with upgraded toner pads and its viral 5 PDRN eye patch — simple, effective skincare.

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Skin Care’s Softer Touch

Microbiome research, neurocosmetics, thoughtful ingredient and formulation concepts, and clean beauty approaches are offering a gentler, more consumer-friendly skin care experience.

Safe is the New Clean

Hygiene and wellness intersect amid beauty’s new reality.

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The home spa product market is shifting to include medspa-level solutions that mimic everything from Botox to eye lifts; image by Sofiia Bakh.

Skin Care’s Medspa-ration Renaissance

A growing number of ingredients and product formats mimic professional treatment results, providing minimally invasive at-home beauty care.

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The Longevity and Slow-Aging Movement Gets an Ingredient Refresh

Anti-aging ingredients get a longevity and slow-aging makeover as consumers focus on holistic, long-term solutions for skin.

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In 2026, Sustainability is a Performance Engine in Next-Gen Formulation Design

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Does Beauty Desperately Need a New Hero Ingredient?

What's old is new again, according to cosmetic industry expert Akshay Talati. While this puts a creative spin on tried-and-true ingredients, are we stick in a chemistry loop? Talati explores this further in the following commentary.

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Baby's Skin

The baby care market reflects the consumer’s embrace of balancing luxury health and beauty care with natural and organic ingredients and processes.

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Hair Care Lacks Luster

According to Euromonitor International’s latest data, hair care—despite sales of $53 billion and status as the second-highest ranked cosmetics and toiletries category in 2006—is succumbing to the challenges of maturity; challenges that include high penetration, private label pressure and discounting...

Skin Diversity Explained

Though there is little and often contradictory information on skin structure and function differences between ethnic types, apart from the inherent coloration, this review provides insights into the specificities of the three main ethnic skin types.

A new vegan, keratin-like filler to protect hair was presented by Allison Garlet, of BASF France. The product penetrated hair, including the cortex and damaged cuticle, stabilizing its structure via molecular bonding and providing breakage protection.

SCC77 Day 2: Microbiome, Vegan Protein, Recombinant Collagen, Sebum/Pore Control Plus President's Lunch

Day two at the SCC77 meeting welcomed attendees with breakfast, a technology showcase, and a reality check in terms of what we think we know about the skin microbiome. Also highlighted were: vegan and recombinant solutions, sebum/pore control and more.

Contract manufacturers are noticing a shift toward wellness in the beauty space.

INSIDER INSIGHTS: Contract Manufacturing Beauty Trends & Hair Care Trends + Packaging Launches

Wellness and hybrid formulations dominate contract manufacturing space, while scalp care continues to trend in hair care.

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Beard With Care and Style

Facial and body hair, like hairstyles and clothing carefully chosen every day, are also subject to fashion. Today, not only hipsters have taken possession of it, but even the great champions of the metrosexual trend a few years ago, have succumbed to the tyranny of the beard and would like to look like the perfect Victorian gentlemen from London newly transferred to the 21st century.

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Haruharu Wonder Brings Affordable K-Beauty Innovation to Target Stores Nationwide

Female-owned Korean skincare brand brings slow beauty, barrier care, and sub-$25 essentials to Target customers coast-to-coast.

The Beauty Shortlist & Wellbeing Awards is celebrating 10 years of showcasing the best in natural beauty and wellness with a winners’ list packed full of clean, green and gorgeous products.

Beauty Shortlist & Wellbeing Awards 2020 Winners

The Beauty Shortlist & Wellbeing Awards is celebrating 10 years of showcasing the best in natural beauty and wellness with a winners’ list packed full of clean, green and gorgeous products.