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Lighten Skin with Spec-Chem’s SpecKare GSH

SpecKare GSH was tested and revealed to lighten and whiten skin and provide antioxidant properties to prevent typical urban skin issues, brighten dull skin and help anti-aging.

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Firmenich Launches Sharing Innovation Collection 2018

Firmenich has released its Sharing Innovation Collection 2018, a series of fragrance materials that includes an ingredient inspired by the Z11 molecule.

Demetrix’s commercial manufacturing campaign will support anticipated market demand and partnerships in 2022 with expanded production in 2023 and beyond.

Demetrix Initiates 2022 CBG Commercial Manufacturing Campaign

Demetrix’s commercial manufacturing campaign will support anticipated market demand and partnerships in 2022 with expanded production in 2023 and beyond.

Mirasoft SL L60 and Mirasoft SL A60 are glycolipid biosurfactants, suitable for a range of applications in beauty care such as shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, face washes and creams.

Solvay Introduces 2 Bio-based and Biodegradable Surfactants

Mirasoft SL L60 and Mirasoft SL A60 are glycolipid biosurfactants, suitable for a range of applications in beauty care such as shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, face washes and creams.

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AlgaPūr™ high stability high oleic algae oil multi-beneficial for skin, hair and scalp

Containing over 90% beneficial Omega-9 (oleic acid in the form of triglycerides) AlgaPūr™ high stability high oleic algae oil delivers versatility in eco-friendly formulations for skin and hair care.

Forget The Filler Perfecting Cream's plumping and smoothing benefits also create a priming base for makeup, subtly blurring texture and extending the wear of complexion products.

Lawless Beauty Enters Skin Care Category

Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Perfecting Cream is said to be a deep treatment and priming moisturizer, clinically proven to plump, smooth and perfect the look of skin.

Vivify Specialty Ingredients, owner of New Jersey-based Sandream Specialties (acquired 2018), has acquired California-based Access Ingredients, a specialist in specialty surfactants and active ingredients for skin and hair care applications.

Vivify's Acquisition of Access Ingredients Boosts Beauty Ingredient Portfolio

Vivify plans to maintain the Access Ingredients and Sandream Specialties brands in the marketplace.

High tech ingredients such as these emerging biotech collagens feed into consumers' growing demand for dermatologically sound beauty products.

Evonik x Jland Biotech Launching Vegan Collagen for Beauty Later This Year

The new collagen technology, which is fully registered with the Vegan Society, will complement Evonik's existing Vecollage Fortify L vegan collagen.

The beta-glucan active ingredient offers applications in after sun, face, body and hand care, per BASF.

BASF's Hydrasensyl Glucan Green Merges Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen Properties for Skin and Sun Care

The beta-glucan active ingredient offers applications in after sun, face, body and hand care, per BASF.

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Astorg Backs Solabia’s Next Chapter with Strategic Investment and €600 M Financing Package

Astorg has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Solabia, a global leader in natural biotech ingredients for cosmetics and other markets, from TA Associates. The acquisition is backed by a €600 million financing package led by Goldman Sachs and Arcmont.

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Why Consumers Believe 'Green' Misinformation

What is greenwashing, and how does it make natural formulations so appealing with consumers? Read more on this, plus takes on natural textures and sunscreen, in this exclusive interview.

K-beauty is as hot as ever.

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These are the hottest trends in K-beauty today.

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Animal-free Collagen Ingestibles by Gelita and Geltor

Collagen protein specialists Gelita and Geltor recently announced plans to co-commercialize animal-free ingestible collagen proteins for launch as soon as in 2020.

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Allmicroalgae Expands Production for its Algae-based Ingredients

With a facility expansion by 2022, Allmicroalgae plans to double the production of its algae-based ingredients.

Lubrizol’s AlgaPūr HSHO Algae Oil has won third in the BSB Innovation Award.

Lubrizol’s AlgaPūr HSHO Algae Oil Wins BSB Innovation Award

Lubrizol’s AlgaPūr HSHO Algae Oil won third place in the BSB Innovation Awards recognizing innovation in cosmetics and raw materials.

BotanicalsPlus’ FermBiotic Series is a skin-wellness platform of microbiome-supporting fermented complexes derived from extracts and microorganisms.

BotanicalsPlus Optimizes Skin Wellness with FermBiotic Series

The latest active line includes Legume FermBiotic G., Marine FermBiotic L., Superfruit FermBiotic G. and Adaptogen FermBiotic S. to support the microbiome.

BASF and Solazyme Collaboration Launches First Commercial Surfactant

Solazyme, Inc. and BASF partnered in launching a high performance algal betaine—the first commercial surfactant derived from microalgae oil—for use in home and personal care applications.

Biophile Wins 2019's 'Best Face Serum'

“We’re thrilled with this early momentum and that our bio-shroom serum is among such remarkable ‘Best in Show’ brands,” said Alison Cutlan, biophile founder, scientist and award-winning skin care innovator.