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A Place in the Sun

With consumer awareness of the importance of sun protection on the rise, brands look to ingredient suppliers for solutions that combine key performance benefits in their desire to meet growing expectations.

Examining Skin: A Functional Barrier

New research reveals that we need to let the skin protect itself, and product development strategies should focus on restoring the skin barrier and, more importantly, not impair skin’s function.

This year will present opportunities to explore cosmetic science, innovation and market intelligence in the personal care industry.

in-cosmetics Global Expands Educational Programs for Paris Event

This year will present opportunities to explore cosmetic science, innovation and market intelligence in the personal care industry.

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New Exhibitors at in-cosmetics: Sun Care

Nearly 800 exhibitors will grace the in-cosmetics Global show floor this month. This makes for an idea-rich environment but where do you start? Why not the newcomers? Here, we've highlighted those focused on sun care.

It’s all about what we need as we evolve, and this natural and high-tech fusion will continue to shape the spa industry.

The Spa Industry Has Become A Fusion of Natural And High Tech

The spa world is going through a mountain of changes from technological advancements to self-care improvements to redefined medicine to cleaner materials to inclusive sexual wellness to spiritual awakening and more.

Givaudan Active Beauty's Illuminyl 388 is an augmented green tea polyphenol (EGCG; epigallocatechin gallate) prebiotic skin brightening active with universal efficacy against skin pigmentation for all skin types.

Skin Pigmentation 2.0: May 2024 Beauty Trend Tracker

With hyperpigmentation concerns on the rise, ingredient suppliers have launched technologies to address issues related to acne, psoriasis and more.

Hair Care Splits in Two: Value Wins at Mass, Treatments Take Off in Prestige

From value-packed basics to $120 longevity serums, hair care is rewriting the rules.

Next Generation of Beauty Ingredients to be Celebrated at in-cosmetics Asia 2013

The finalists for the C&T R&D Awards and the in-cosmetics Asia's Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Awards have been announced.

10 Trends in Beauty — Maelys' Booty-lifting Mask, Panthenol Skin Care, Nose Bumps and More

Each week, C&T digs into growing trends in web searches and hashtags related to cosmetics. This week, we have: Seven Kosmetyki, Queen cosmetics, Maelys body/booty lift, Jaclyn Hill, stain makeup, panthenol skin care, saggy skin, nose bumps and more.

Beauty Ingredients with an Eco Edge

A recap of the ingredient offerings launched over the last year, in alphabetical order by supplier, that can help brands make more environmentally friendly claims.

Kojic acid has become increasingly popular, as seen in Peace Out Skincare's Dark Spots Serum, featuring kojic acid alongside 3% tranexamic acid and alpha-arbutin.

2025 Beauty Ingredient Trend Preview: What’s Next?

From silk-derived biotech to microbiome sexual wellness and beyond, new ingredients point to future innovation opportunities.

Over the past 25 years, Evonik has developed a range of ceramide and sphingolipid technologies—including the production of pure skin identical ceramides—with a variety of applications.

Skin and Hair Decoded

Unlock the secret of natural beauty.

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Future-Ready Skin

Precision actives, sustainable performance, visible results—skincare engineered at its core.

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New Exhibitors at in-cosmetics: Wash-off Skin Care

Nearly 800 exhibitors will grace the in-cosmetics Global show floor this month. This makes for an idea-rich environment but where do you start? Why not with the newcomers? Here, we've highlighted those focused on wash-off skin care.

The uptick in prestige skin care sales comes at a time when brands are tapping clinically effective ingredients, holistic wellness concepts and more.

What’s Driving the Prestige Skin Care Boom and How Can Brands Get in on the Growth?

A potent blend of wellness, Gen Alpha shopping habits, emerging high-efficacy ingredients and professionally inspired beauty are creating significant growth opportunities.

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The Rise of Face-Grade Body Care: a Skin Care Transformation

From vitamins to fragrance to barrier defense, body skin care is undergoing a revolution.

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Makeup + More: Hybrids that Have it All

Makeup hybrids are here to stay. Meet the brands making waves in makeup that does more with less.

Finding Your Niche in Salon Hair Care

Salon hair care manufacturers are finding success with brand strategies that include broad product ranges aimed at answering very narrow needs, employing the latest technologies and appealing to causes and lifestyles.