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[Mintel Data] The Top Trends Reinventing Sun Care

David Tyrell, Ph.D., global skincare analyst, Beauty & Personal Care, Mintel, touches on consumer behaviors and trends expected to impact sun care products in the coming years.

The refining neutralization process of avocado oil produces soap stock that consists mainly of free fatty acids, glycerides, glycerophospholipids and water; it is recycled into soaps.

Westfalia Refines Avocado Waste for Soaps, Wax and Biofuel

Three projects at Westfalia's fruit processing plant in South Africa’s Kwa Zulu Natal province to refine avocado waste for industrial applications support sustainability efforts while helping local communities.

Estée Lauder partnered with the International Space Station National Laboratory to fund the winning research projects of the Sustainability Challenge: Beyond Plastics competition. The research will be conducted on the space station.

Estée Lauder Funds Sustainable Packaging Research on the International Space Station

The winners of the International Space Station National Laboratory’s Sustainability Challenge: Beyond Plastics competition will conduct their research on sustainable plastic packaging on the orbiting space station.

'Creating products that were easy to use, no matter your hair type or texture, and that included repair in every step and could keep up with me, was crucial,' Rihanna said of the launch of Fenty Hair.

Rihanna's Repair-focused Fenty Hair Launches Amid a Celebrity Boom

The range is build around Fenty Hair's Replenicore-5 complex, which is designed to "repair, strengthen, hydrate, smooth and protect at every step," per the brand.

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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.

To add some sort of structure in their disrupted lives, Croda noted that consumers are turning to beauty routines for a sense of normality.

Croda Presents on Self-care, Wellness, 'Feel-good' Connection and More

Croda recently presented the rise in consumer trends pertaining to self-care and wellness, including the desired "feel-good" effect, sustainable ingredient alternatives, added benefits in sun care.

Ashland’s Santalwood biofunctional encourages skin regeneration and firmness for well-aging formulations.

Ashland Uses AI to Capture Sandalwood VOC for Skin, Aromatherapy

Powered by AI, Ashland’s Santalwood biofunctional encourages skin regeneration and firmness for well-aging formulations.

The Black Tulip collection contains an overnight serum, eye cream and facial treatment to deliver skin radiance and reduce fine lines.

Bloomeffects Upcycles Black Tulip Petals for Anti-aging

The Black Tulip collection contains an overnight serum, eye cream, facial treatment and cryotherapy tools to deliver skin radiance and reduce fine lines.

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Color comeback? FusionPKG is here for it and for you.

Through its first year as part of the AptarGroup family of companies, the supplier has strengthened its already robust global manufacturing network with the addition of two innovative and cutting-edge color facilities.

S-Block DZ 100 PDCC is a zinc oxide dispersion designed for clean clinical brands.

Applechem's S-Block DZ 100 PDCC Offers Mineral SPF Protection

S-Block DZ 100 PDCC is a zinc oxide dispersion designed for clean clinical brands.

“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.

Ulta’s 2024 Muse Accelerator Program

Ulta’s Muse Accelerator Program 2024 Cohorts

The Muse Acclerator program is designed to support and mentor emerging beauty brands that are focused on being inclusive and serving diverse communities.

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.

The news of the acquisition follows Biolie’s successful product launches showcased at Cosmet’Agora in January 2025, including an SPF-booster from pomelo.

Sensient Acquires White Biotech Expert Biolie to Expand Active Color Offerings

Sensient will apply Biolie's solvent-free enzymatic extraction to create novel sustainable ingredients. The deal follows two recent Biolie launches at Cosmet'Agora: Paradisyl, an antioxidant and SPF booster, and Garnet Red, a skin conditioning agent.

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A Peek at Sessions Coming to the 2025 CASCC Suppliers' Day

The CASCC Suppliers Day is here. Take a quick look at some of the sessions being offered, from AI cosmetics to next-generation sunscreens.

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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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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.

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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.