<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9 http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9/sitemap.xsd http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9 http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9/sitemap-news.xsd"><url><loc>https://www.gcimagazine.com/ingredients/sun-care/news/22972403/nanomox-rewrites-the-zinc-oxide-playbook-for-mineral-sunscreen</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Global Cosmetic Industry</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-13T20:55:16.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Nanomox Rewrites the Zinc Oxide Playbook for Mineral Sunscreen</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/20260722-panji-kaonga-incubator-1604.dwDvgUqGzi.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>Nanomox says the results demonstrate the potential for its engineered particle design to deliver higher UV protection while maintaining enhanced transparency. The company is continuing to optimize the material for both performance and cost competitiveness.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/20260722-panji-kaonga-incubator-1525.9saFPY1AEl.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>The company was founded in 2020 as an Imperial spinout based on research by CEO Francisco Malaret, Ph.D. (pictured); its new facility is designed to support both commercial manufacturing and continued R&amp;amp;D.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/20260722-panji-kaonga-incubator-1631.lGi0gqBRsX.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/20260722-panji-kaonga-incubator-1645.sm9R5eq9Ip.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/20260722-panji-kaonga-incubator-1534.57BsojaRDX.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>Nanomox Ltd. has introduced a cosmetic-grade zinc oxide designed to address two persistent challenges in mineral sunscreen: visible whitening and energy-intensive production.</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.gcimagazine.com/ingredients/skin-care/news/22972408/basf-brings-epigenetic-science-to-floral-skin-care-actives</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Global Cosmetic Industry</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-13T19:53:34.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>BASF Brings Epigenetic Science to Floral Skin Care Actives</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/adobestock-218221586.ZjM38x4Pyg.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>Floragenist Rose is positioned around the growing skin radiance and glass/diamond skin conversation.</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/ingestibles-supplements/news/22972356/kim-kardashian-joins-broc-shot-to-bring-skin-health-into-the-supplement-aisle</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Global Cosmetic Industry</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-13T14:43:37.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Kim Kardashian Joins Broc Shot to Bring Skin Health Into the Supplement Aisle</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/broc-shot-kim-kardashian-headshot.4MPpSZltEZ.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>Kardashian&amp;apos;s involvement also underscores the growing appeal of the “inside-out” skin-health narrative: consumers are increasingly being encouraged to think about the connections among skin, gut health, inflammation, nutrition and overall wellness.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/broc-shot-capsule-lifestyle.F11Lo6P33l.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>Broc Shot&amp;apos;s recognition by the National Psoriasis Foundation&amp;apos;s Seal of Recognition program gives the brand an additional credibility signal: the beauty-from-within category is becoming more about targeted, measurable skin outcomes.</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/ingestibles-supplements/news/22972259/cymbiotikas-breakout-year-gets-a-celebritybacked-boost</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Global Cosmetic Industry</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-12T13:41:55.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Cymbiotika’s Breakout Year Gets a Celebrity-Backed Boost</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/ae-2.I0b6Q8JQLq.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>Earle’s investment therefore lands as more than another celebrity endorsement. Cymbiotika already has a cap table populated by cultural figures including Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, David Grutman, Zac Efron, The Weeknd, Steve Aoki, Peggy Gou and the Jonas Brothers; adding Earle reinforces a model in which influential consumers are moving from endorsers to investors, collaborators and potential product-development partners.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/cymbiotika-gary-brecka-headshot.QraMFRohTU.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>In April, the company partnered with human biologist and performance optimization personality Gary Brecka and The Ultimate Human, combining Brecka’s protocol-driven approach with Cymbiotika’s liposomal delivery technology.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/cymbiotika-durana-elmi-photo.IMEchGhtcT.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>In June, the company made another telling organizational move, expanding co-founder Durana Elmi’s role to chief creative officer and chief experiential officer.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/cym-durana-ulta-launch.hs8xZeEYD5.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>The brand&amp;apos;s Ulta partnership, announced earlier this year, put Cymbiotika directly into beauty retail rather than traditional supplement channels, with a lineup spanning NAD+, glutathione, vitamin C and magnesium targeting healthy aging, radiance, collagen support, sleep and recovery.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/img-7343.lHXFzPEftA.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>Cymbiotika is capping a transformational 2026 (so far) with a high-profile new investor: entrepreneur and social media personality Alix Earle, who has taken a personal stake in the science-backed wellness brand after years of using its supplements.</image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>