Ingredients

BASF

BASF recently launched “Lincare”, a naturally derived active ingredient designed to support post-laser skincare routine,helping promote a rejuvenated, healthy-looking appearance after treatment.  As aesthetic treatments become increasingly mainstream, consumers are seeking solutions that not only support recovery but also help to promote further rejuvenation after treatment. “Lincare” addresses this growing need by supporting key skin-recovery mechanisms while helping … Read more

Virospack

The company presents a new design option for its Roll-On range, combining a compact and versatile format with direct and intuitive application. Designed for perfumes, fragrances, oils, serums and other low-viscosity formulas, the system allows the product to be applied directly to the desired area through a simple rolling gesture. Its versatility makes the format … Read more

Suannutra

The company paves a new path for the cultivation of lemon verbena extract in Valencia, Spain. This sustainable approach illustrates the deep connection of the botanical  extract and the company while providing locally sourced, reliable and standardized botanical extract.  Lemon verbena is an aromatic plant native to South America. Scientific probes have revealed its rich … Read more

Ceramides and Hair Intelligence

By Eduard Albrecht

Next-generation hair care increasingly treats scalp and fiber as one connected system. Ceramides provide a useful example: they are endogenous lipids 
asso­ciated with barrier organization in skin and the lipid architecture of hair, while 
biotechnology and delivery systems are opening new ways to formulate them for scalp and fiber care.

Life Cycle
Assessment

By Matthias Kunze

How can the sustainability of a product be measured? One of the most common methods to date has been to calculate a product’s carbon footprint. This approach focuses exclusively on 
greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on climate change and global warming. It includes CO2 emissions from a company’s own production and from purchased energy, as well as the 
carbon footprint of the raw materials used and emissions caused by logistics.

Formulations: Anti-Aging for Skin and Hair

Anti-aging care is expanding beyond the face. As 
consumers take a more holistic approach to healthy-
looking skin, formulas targeting signs of aging across the body are gaining momentum worldwide. Discover a 
selection of formulations and ingredients reflecting the latest developments in anti-aging care.

Symrise

Symrise has completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Floral Concept, the French premium natural ingredients house for fragrances headquartered in Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne in the Pays de Grasse region. Floral Concept now becomes part of Symrise’s Fragrance division. Following the July announcement, completion marks the next step in Symrise’s ONE Symrise strategy and … Read more

Seppic

Seppic enriches its Sepilife hybrid polymer range dedicated to clean beauty concept with the launch of a new grade, Sepilife NEOS: a patented liquid polymer based on squalane of natural origin with high performance and unique sensorial signature. Meeting stringent clean beauty demands while maintaining high performance and premium textures is a daily puzzle for … Read more

Nilotica Shea Butter

By Ladé Araba

Formulating leave-on skin care requires balancing sensory performance, stability, efficacy at low use levels, and demand for traceable natural ingredients. Conventional shea butter is a well-
established emollient, but its lipid profile can require additional formulation adjustments. East 
African shea butter offers a different lipid composition that may provide an alternative starting point for specific formulation needs.

Formulations: Body Care

Body care is essential for consumers to feel comfortable in their skin and has become an integral part of daily beauty and self-care routines. Today, body care formulations increasingly feature active ingredients traditionally associated with facial skincare. These formulations reflect current trends in the body care market..

Monteloeder

New preclinical research provides insights into how a polyphenol-rich botanical combination may support hair follicle function and resilience. The formulation combines standardized extracts of lemon verbena, olive leaf, Japanese pagoda tree, and rosemary and contains bioactive compounds including verbascoside, oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol, quercetin, carnosol, and carnosic acid. The study, published in Biomolecules in August 2026, investigated … Read more

Gattefossé

Gattefossé has introduced a preservative-free version of its “Gatuline“ Link n Lift active ingredient for eye care formulations. The new grade has the same chemical composition and technical specifications as the original and is designed to provide equivalent performance while supporting preservative-free formulations. Derived from organically cultivated horse chestnut flowers and produced using Natural Deep Eutectic … Read more

Symrise

Symrise has launched “Dragosine“ green, a multifunctional L-carnosine ingredient designed for skin longevity, well-aging, and prejuvenation concepts. Produced entirely from plant-based sources using green biotechnology and fermentation, the ingredient has a natural origin index of 1. It is designed to support skin against exposome-related stressors such as UV-induced oxidative stress, blue light, infrared radiation, and … Read more

Microbiome 3.0

By Christina Vegge

For decades, the beauty and personal care industry viewed bacteria as something to eliminate, emphasizing deep cleansing and odor removal. Today, microbiome science has fundamentally reshaped that perspective. The skin microbiome is now understood as a complex ecosystem of microorganisms that interact closely with immune and barrier functions, and healthy skin 
depends not on sterility, but on the balance and functionality of this microbial community.

Science of Nature

By Isabelle Jaouen

Natural ingredients are gaining ground in skincare, but efficacy now matters as much as origin. Isabelle Jaouen, R&D Director at Alland & Robert, explains how proteomics is revealing gum acacia’s bioactive potential.

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Formulations: Hair Care, Color & Styling

Beautiful hair starts with effective formulations backed by 
scientific expertise and high-quality ingredients. Innovation 
is driving the development of products that deliver both 
performance and consumer appeal. This section presents a selection of new formulations and ingredient suppliers for hair.

Eurofragance

Eurofragance has collaborated with the MartiDerm dermocosmetic laboratory to develop a cosmetics collection aimed at improving the quality of life of individuals with trimethylaminuria, a metabolic disorder commonly known as fish odor syndrome. It has resulted in three products–a cologne, a lotion and a body oil–available in two fragrance options: citrus and green tea, according … Read more

BASF

Bemotrizinol (BEMT), marketed by BASF as “Tinosorb” S, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a sunscreen active ingredient. Developed by Ciba Specialty Chemicals and later integrated into BASF through acquisition, BEMT is now available to the U.S. sunscreen market as one of the most effective UV filters. It is … Read more

Formulations: Suncare & After-Sun

UV exposure can significantly harm unprotected skin, leading to effects like sunburn and premature aging. That’s why effective sun protection, along with targeted after-sun care, is essential for maintaining healthy, radiant, and youthful-looking skin. Here, we highlight a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers dedicated to advancing sun care solutions.

Formulations: Natural cosmetics

Cosmetics that emphasize natural, organic, and clean ingredients–alongside a more sustainable approach to the entire product lifecycle–are rapidly gaining popularity. It’s a movement no brand can ignore. Here, you’ll discover a curated selection of formulations and 
ingredient suppliers that capture today’s most relevant trends.

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