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[updated] GraniteFuel Engineering Cracks the Siloxane Code for Cleaner, Cost-Effective Cosmetics and Pharma Manufacturing

The innovation converts siloxane compounds into harmless silicon dioxide, offering pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturers a solution that reduces costs, recovers valuable solvents and advances sustainability goals.

CeraVe X L'Oréal's Award-Winning Breakthrough Dandruff Study

CeraVe X L'Oréal's award-winning breakthrough dandruff study looks at critical microbial drivers across ethnic groups, ushering in a new pathways for personalized scalp care.

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Kickstarting Growth: kdc/one Acquires Business and Operations of Barony Universal to Expand Global Manufacturing and U.K. Presence

kdc/one acquires U.K.'s largest independent aerosol manufacturer, Barony Universal, expanding U.K. presence and global manufacturing.

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Pink Power: PLPS Labels Manic Panic's Pink Warrior Campaign to Support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF)

The labels for the Pink Warrior products feature brilliant hot pink and violet glitter, along with the globally recognized pink ribbon symbol and BCRF's official logo.

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A Perfect Match: Moroccanoil’s New Treatment Mist Meets Aptar Beauty’s Euromist Technical Spray Pump

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Safic-Alcan Acquires Majority Stake in Anders, Extending its South American Reach

"We now have a formidable presence across Latin America, and we look forward to continuing to bring value to our clients and suppliers in the region."

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Symrise Introduces Neo Heliopan Fusion, a 4-in-1 UV Filter Blend for SPF 50+ Formulas

The innovation combines three crystalline UV filters solubilized in one liquid UV filter, designed to simplify the formulation process for high SPF, broad-spectrum sun protection in cosmetic products.

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Beauty is Booming: 4 Takeaways from NielsenIQ's 'State of Beauty 2025' Report

North American online sales are up 21%, Asia Pacific up 20% and Europe up 10%, nearly twice the rate of its overall market growth.

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MolPack Introduces Green-Minded Range of Single-Material Jars

Molpack is introducing the monomaterial jar that can fit all your packaging needs: 100% recyclable, lightweight and fully customizable.

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Inolex Taps Miao Wang to Lead Sustainable, Next-Gen R&D

Inolex names Miao Wang as vice president of research, development and commercialization, tasking her with advancing green chemistry and sustainable ingredient innovations for beauty and personal care worldwide.

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Active Concepts Launches AC Curezyme, Ushering in the Post-Quat Era for Hair Care

The ingredient is based on an active that mimics an enzyme naturally found in skin and hair follicles to create essential peptide bonds. This is paired with a plant-based alternative to keratin, creating an optimized enzyme-to-protein ratio.

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DSM-Firmenich Debuts Bond Aid with OXY 229 CB for Advanced Hair Repair

The biotech-derived hair care ingredient is designed to strengthen hair, boost scalp vitality and support sustainable beauty solutions. Its next-generation peptide complex is said to offer a science-backed approach to restoring hair integrity and health.

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What Women (and Men) Really Want from Their Facial and Body Skin Care Products

While a product’s ability to deliver multi-use benefits is important to 18% of women, only 9% of male respondents found multi-use to be important.

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Problem-solving Beauty Ingredients

From dandruff-causing yeast to clean beauty preservation to summer hair stressors, new ingredients resolve challenges for consumers and formulators.

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What Consumers Want from Scalp Care: New Data

From microbiome support to longevity-promoting care to exosome-based serums, consumers are eager for new, effective solutions.

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PDRN's Slow-aging Hype Reaches Hair Care

Leveraging PDRN’s proven benefits—such as tissue repair, inflammation reduction and growth activation—can help create targeted solutions that address common concerns like hair thinning and scalp aging.

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Packaging Design & Deco Inspo for Beauty & Personal Care

How can beauty and personal care packaging shape a product? Learn about how packaging offers more than mere functionality: it shapes how consumers interact with the product.

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dsm-firmenich: Elevating Beauty through Purpose and Scientific Impact

Shaping the future of beauty with science, sustainability and well-being.