News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
PURAKAN™ is a scalp-purifying, plant-based ingredient developed through intensive research and clinical studies to offer a natural anti-dandruff solution that replaces synthetic options like ZPT and piroctone olamine
Download our 2025–2026 New Product Catalogue (PDF). As sustainability and regulatory requirements tighten, cosmetic packaging must balance compliance and functional performance.
Struggling with disconnected spreadsheets, growing ingredient restrictions, and time-consuming workflows? You’re not alone. With increasing pressure to create safer, more inclusive, and sustainable beauty products, R&D and Regulatory teams are facing...
This white paper explores the various ways personal care and cosmetics brands are harnessing the power of AI in their innovation processes.
Elevate your product portfolio with innovative, science-backed solutions tailored to modern beauty consumer needs.
As beauty from within solutions soar in popularity, manufacturers need to be able to serve everyone, no matter their ethnicity or skin type.
FucoSkin® is a fucoidan-rich extract derived from the brown seaweed Laminaria Japonica, known for its excellent anti-aging and photoprotective benefits. Clinically tested, FucoSkin® delivers all-rounded skincare solutions by harnessing the power of nature.
Get ready to experience a cellular evolution in skincare with InnerLift Calendula's advanced Plant Cell biotechnology.
At CovationBio PDO, we’re helping the world achieve its sustainability goals by enabling better performing, better-for-the planet products across a range of industries. See how Zemea® propanediol helps formulators create high-performing and...
Collagen is the body’s most abundant protein and a mainstream ingredient for beauty. Type XXI collagen transcends a common protein into a powerful bioactive
Corneopeptyl™ is a new patented peptide biomimetic to the LCE6A protein, obtained by green chemistry-based synthesis. By mimicking the LCE6A protein activity, Corneopeptyl™ strengthens the corneocyte envelope, enhancing the epidermal barrier for improved...
Hyperpigmentation describes increased melanin production and can occur because of sun damage or - post-inflammation - after an injury or an inflammatory condition such as acne (1, 2).
Altheostem™ is Provital’s first dermohacking and lab-grown active with proven senolytic activity. A vegan and COSMOS-approved biotech ingredient that thoroughly demonstrated its well-aging efficacy in vivo by using both instrumental and AI analysis.
Biotin (vitamin B7) helps improve hair health, skin’s pigmentation, and nail’s appearance. Biotin occurs as a crystalline powder with very little solubility in water, alcohol and other organic solvents
Zemea® propanediol is a 100% plant-based humectant and solvent that’s easy on skin and the planet. This single, natural ingredient boosts moisturization and improves the softness of products without relying on petroleum.
Although cellulite is not a serious condition from a medical point of view, it does represent the most widespread and undesirable aesthetic concern of women causing a poorly tolerated lack of aesthetics, discomfort, and a significant decrease in quality...
Dark spots and hyperpigmentation are common, whether caused by a breakout or sun damage.
Lallemand Health Solutions is launching the first and unique organic version of probiotic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii to mark the hundredth anniversary of its discovery.
Green cosmetics are a growing sub-market within the skin care industry and signs point to it only growing in strength.
Deodorants are a key part of people’s daily hygiene routine. While the routine itself is second nature, the ingredients of deodorants are widely discussed.
The symbiotic relationship between phenolic compounds and gut microbiota have gained attention for gut/digestive support, skin health, & beauty from within. In particular, pomegranate has shown promise for antioxidant activity promoting a balanced...
Sunbathing at the beach is the first UV-related skin damage that comes to mind. Whereas, enjoying a coffee on a terrace under the sun can be as harmful.
DeeperCaps™ provide increased formula stability for cosmetic manufacturers. The innovative microencapsulation technology prevents pigment mixing and capsules only break upon application, keeping your formula fresh until use.
DeeperCapsTM are encapsulated pigments dedicated to dark skin tone users. They allow brands to effectively turn existing product lines into must-have items for people with dark skin tones, without an additional investment in time or resources.
Through TRI-K’s renowned NaturePep® natural peptide technology, we leveraged the Ganoderma/Reishi mushroom, a well-researched mushroom with an extended history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to develop NaturePep® Ganoderma.
From Seed to CareTM, Robertet masters every step of the process and combines safety, sustainability and traceability to offer premium CBD ingredients that perfectly fit with market requirements.
Tagra's SunCaps™ microencapsulation technology improves product safety by removing the possibility of UV filters entering inside the skin.
Ashland’s line of gentle deo actives is growing. Sensidin™ pure skin multifunctional is a strong and fast-acting deodorant active. It is effective against odor-causing bacteria so it combats body odor before it develops.
Glycotensyl® is an eco-designed active ingredient combining two polysaccharides: marine aginate and biotech biosaccharide gum-4.
Recent research shows that daily supplementation with Pycnogenol® retains skin hydration, demonstrated 13.8% increase in skin lightening and reinforces skin barrier function for those exposed to urban environmental pollution, as well as seasonal...
Digital Transformation is key for cosmetics and personal care brands, manufacturers and retailers looking to keep up with evolving market challenges and future proof their business.
Consumers are increasingly aware of the impact they have on the planet and this trend has been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the importance of waste and water reduction becomes increasingly evident in day-to-day lives, more global consumers...
Consumers associate natural claims with safety and wellness. Natural or nature-identical ingredients are therefore perceived as safer than synthetics. Phyteq™ raspberry, based on Raspberry Ketone, is recognized by consumers as natural. At dosages of 0.5...
Based on a recent clinical study, subjects supplementing with Lycoderm™ showed evidence of a statistically significant increase in skin carotenoid levels; fewer fine lines; improvement in skin brightness; and tone improvement in skin texture and...
Recent research shows that daily supplementation with Pycnogenol® retains skin hydration, demonstrated 13.8% increase in skin lightening and reinforces skin barrier function for those exposed to urban environmental pollution, as well as seasonal...
The need for multiple functions arising from one single molecule is not a new trend. However with the recent COVID-19 pandemia industries attention was turned on antimicrobial actives. And while improving the microbial stability of formulations...
During SCS Formulate, Naolys, the specialist in plant cell culture, presented their new product dedicated to male skin: Sequoia plant cells that protect and repair skin from ageing. MReload Sequoia is made of whole plant cells of sequoia (Sequoia...
In multiple clinical studies, Pycnogenol® was shown to stimulate production of new collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin. The super-antioxidant also demonstrated it efficiently fights melanogenesis and tyrosinase to reduce hyperpigmentation.
Highly effective collagens with excellent study results and a strictly controlled production in San Francisco.
Tagra’s Cameleon Hand Soap Scrub formula is powered by CelluOi™ TTO, microencapsulated Tea Tree Oil - a powerful antibacterial, and by CameleonCaps™ - microencapsulated pigments acting as a colorful marker to ensure an effective cleaning process.
Densi’Beard is one of the only natural ingredients with proven efficacy to increase beard density. In early as 3 months, the clinical results have shown a significant and visible increase of beard. Densi’Beard™ is a patented and plant-based ingredient....
Carbogreen is a green texturizer with coemulsifying properties that improves formulations stability. Carbogreen presents unique sensory in the skin and hair, with fast drying, film formation and excellent spreadability. The products of the Carbogreen...
Made of cellulose-based polymer, Cellu TitanCap™ and Cellu ZinoCap™ are microcapsules of mineral UV filters. Their innovative formulations improve functionalities and UV protection levels, enhance sensorial experiences, increase safety and compliance....
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OvernightEnhance [MJ+C] is a plant cell complex made from native cells of mirabilis jalapa (four o’clock flower / belle de nuit), containing not only its own active molecules but also caffeine to stimulate activity. This plant cell complex combines...
effisin® PG natural is COSMOS approved pentylene glycol from 100% natural origin and suitable for natural cosmetics. effisin® PG is the counterpart in synthetic quality. Both products are clear, liquid multifunctional ingredients with very low odor and...
These microcapsules UV filters, made of cellulose-based polymer, are unbreakable and transparent. Their innovative formulations improve functions and UV protection levels, enhance sensorial experiences, increase safety and compliance. Their micron sized...
The human skin is colonized by billions, mostly harmless microorganisms - the microbiome. Important to understand is that the skin microbiome is highly individual for every person and also body site specific. Some skin diseases come along with an...
Properly moisturized skin supports the health of the outer layer of skin. When skin is dry & cracked, it’s easier for bacteria and other germs to get inside the body. PhytoVie® Defense forms a flexible, uniform film for even coverage & enhances sensory...
CollaPlant Z NPNF® has undergone extensive in-vivo clinical studies and sensory tests that show immediate and long-term increased skin moisturization, fortification of skin barrier for maximum protection and more rejuvenated skin. CollaPlant Z NPNF® is...
The ‘clean’ movement is more and more of interest to consumers looking for enjoyable but responsible experience. Multifunctionals have a key role to play here, bringing additional benefits and sensorial qualities to formulations. Download this paper to...