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Stella McCartney Launches Sustainable Skin Care Line

Fashion designer Stella McCartney has developed a clean and minimal skin care line in partnership with LVMH.

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Uute Scientific Research Shows Finnish Microbial Extract Alleviates Atopic Dermatitis

The inactive microbial extract derived from plant-based compost and materials replicates the Finnish forest to give users rich microbial exposure, especially for those who are not in contact with nature on a daily basis.

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High-Performance Biotech: The Future of Beauty Innovation

According to recent projections, the global market for biotech ingredients—including those used in cosmetics—is estimated at US $2.59 billion in 2025, with expectations to reach $5.10 billion by 2034.

To win in today’s booming, competitive beauty market, brands need smart science, sustainable innovation, a broad palette of impactful ingredients, differentiating formulations, and trusted innovation partners.

4 Keys to a Total Beauty Solution

From sustainable ingredients to smart science to innovation services, Croda is optimized for a fast-moving market.

A recent Kline report notes that retailers like Target have responded with “Tween Skin Care” sections to direct shoppers to age-appropriate products.

Pro-aging: Gen Alpha to Boomers

Every age cohort of consumer is seeking something slightly different from anti-aging skin care.

As we rethink acne across generations, the most successful brands will be the ones who can not only create skin relief but who offer excitement, nourishing self-care rituals and even bring joy.

Rethinking Acne: Unveiling the Unseen and the Unmet

In the last two decades, consumers’ expectations towards skin and acne care have evolved. Old solutions no longer resonate.

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Ingredients Are the New SEO: How AI and TikTok Are Rewriting the Rules of Skin Care

The skin microbiome is an exciting new field of study

Probiotic, Prebiotic and Postbiotic Beauty

Is This the Future of the Beauty Industry?

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Finalists Announced for Lifetime Achievement Award

The final nominees for the In-Cosmetics 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award have been announced. They include: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD; Karl Lintner, PhD; Alain Khaiat, PhD; and Daniel Maes, PhD. These finalists were nominated by peers from around the world for their accomplishments and dedication to the field of cosmetic science.

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Knowing the condition of the skin on the feet and recognizing skin disorders is imperative to ensuring your customers are receiving the right skin care products.

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Global Skin Care Market: Driven by Innovation

Ingredient companies are offering new innovations to support the expansion of skin care rituals.

Does the Future of Beauty Reside in Our DNA?

DNA-based beauty is taking hold and millennials have the most to gain. As more brands create ultra-personalized products, more consumers are seeking customization at the cellular level.

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Finalists Announced for Lifetime Achievement Award

Four finalists for the In-cosmetics 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award have been announced. Prof. Johann Wiechers, PhD; Karl Lintner, PhD; Alain Khaiat, PhD; and Daniel Maes, PhD, were nominated by peers around the world for their accomplishments and dedication of the field of cosmetic science.

The Sulfur Suspension Overnight Spot Treatment is an acne serum formulated to soothe irritated skin, reduce sebum and control oil.

iLabs Unveils Snow Mushroom Product Trio

The vitamin B milky concentrate, sulfur suspension overnight spot treatment, and gentle resurfacing gel treatment all are based on the trending ingredient snow mushroom.

Saltair Adds Three Body Lotions

The body lotions are formulated with botanicals like coconut, argan and kukui nut oils and hydrating actives like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and sodium PCA.

PFAS are used in cosmetic products to condition and smooth the skin, or to adjust product consistency and texture. They may also be unintentionally added and present as impurities.

Five European Nations, ECHA Propose PFAS Bans/Restrictions

Five European nations submitted a proposal in January to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to restrict and/or ban PFAS. The agency released details of the proposal on Feb. 7, 2023, and announced next steps.

Following the first day of exhibition, the prestigious PCHi Fountain Awards 2024 were presented at an industry night dinner held at InterContinental Shanghai Expo. Seventeen winners across 13 categories were chosen by a panel of industry experts comprising scientific researchers, industry veterans and specialists from PCHi’s Cosmetics Science & Technology Innovation Committee (CSTIC).

PCHi Illuminates 17 Fountain Award Winners, 800+ Exhibitors and 30K Attendees

PCHi China kicked off with a bang - literally, as several ingredient launches were celebrated with firework poppers and a shower of confetti. It was a sign of things to come for day one of the event, which ended honoring 17 Fountain Award winners.

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Beauty’s New Class of Anti-Aging Ingredient Tech

As the industry prepares for a new year of innovation, we looked at the latest batch of novel materials poised to shape product development in 2026 and beyond.