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Glutathione is called the body’s ‘master antioxidant’, so what can it do for skin?

Glutathione helps skin bounce back from damage, but its production decreases with age, explains Dr Nayan Patel, founder of Auro Wellness

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Facetheory makes high street debut with London flagship

The flagship’s opening coincides with Facetheory’s tenth anniversary and a rebrand
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Givaudan wraps up B.kolor purchase

The Italian company’s acquisition will let Givaudan boost its make-up and skin care capabilities

Ekkio Capital forms ingredients supplier Sweetch, announces first three acquisitions

The new plant-based and biotech specialist Sweetch has onboarded natural ingredients companies Gobiotics, Creathes and CreaChem

Register for the debut NBR Roundtable webinar - Beauty From Within

Attendees will gain valuable insights from industry-leading experts as they explore innovative strategies to slow skin ageing, the benefits of dietary supplements for skin and joint health, and the clinical efficacy of hair revitalisers
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What makes sterols so effective for skin barrier repair?

Belinda Carli from the Institute of Personal Care Science reveals how sterols, like lanolin, can restore skin barrier properties

Sunscreen: What to know about organic vs inorganic sun care

Consumers consider many factors when choosing sunscreens, but what is the difference between organic and inorganic filters? Hallstar’s Eileen Zhang explains
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Hyperpigmentation is the hottest topic in ingredient innovation. We discover what’s new

Cosmetic ingredients makers and big beauty brands alike are innovating around skin pigmentation problems
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A guide to the new silicone cosmetics laws and alternative ingredients

Silicones are used in skin and hair products for smoothing properties, but updates from the EU and UK are restricting the ingredient

Pure Beauty Awards 2024: How to enter

The Pure Beauty Awards is returning for 2024, celebrating the finest brands from the past 12 months - entries close in mid July, so don't delay!

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Soil will be beauty’s next obsession, experts predict: Here’s who’s getting dirty

With dirt inspiring eco- and microbiome-friendly beauty, cosmetic brands are increasingly helping to protect the soil itself
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Should skin care products make 5G ‘protection’ claims?

Shlomo Krispin and Fabien Havas at Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant discuss how to separate fact from fiction when it comes to 5G irradiation and skin

L’Oréal responds to child labour perfume links

The beauty giant has responded to a BBC documentary which shows children picking jasmine in Egypt
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All cosmetic ingredients need this document for EU compliance, so what does it involve?

Dan Sands, SDS Author at MSL Solution Providers, shares his top tips for authoring Safety Data Sheets

Syensqo buys Korean ceramides specialist JinYoung Bio

The investment will boost the Belgian spin-off company’s natural and high-value skin care offer
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Future beauty forecasting from in-cosmetics Global 2024

Longevity, pre-ageing and AI-empowered ingredients were some standout themes from the Paris ingredients trade show last week
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YSL Beauty accelerates global sustainability initiative with new rewilding projects

The luxury beauty brand’s Rewild Our Earth programme, which aims to protect biodiversity, will fund new projects in Colombia and the Bahamas this year
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Why marshmallow is an anti-pollution hero

The herbal medicine is a favourite for anti-pollution skin care and hair care, as Belinda Carli, Director at the Institute of Personal Care Science, writes

Evonik establishes new naturals business segment

The Botanicals & Natural Actives segment falls under the German specialty chemicals giant’s life sciences division
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The ‘mob wife’ trend is reviving big hair, so here are the polymers your styling products need

Rouah Al-Wakeel explores key ingredients in hair products to achieve the voluminous 80’s hairstyles trending on TikTok
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How biotechnology can help develop high-performance conditioning polymers

IFF’s Alexandra Schuler discusses the consumer-centric journey to develop IFF’s Aurist AGC
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Seaweed: the unsung skin barrier hero

As research uncovers more about its secrets in skin barrier repair and protection, seaweed is set for a fresh wave of clinically-backed development

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The hottest trends right now, an O&3 report

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Azelaic acid, the perfect ingredient for sun care products

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Semi-Cold Process – The beginning of a new era in formulating cosmetics

Emulsions are everywhere in cosmetics. It is the fundament of a cream, butter, or milk. Emulsions help hydrate the skin and contribute greatly to the skin feel

Vytrus unveils plant exosomes for skin and hair care and the concept of Exosomic Peptides

Vytrus Biotech envisions exosomes as "natural biological communicators”, essential in transmitting vital biological information. In cosmetics, a significant advantage of...

Iso-SlimComplex by Mibelle Biochemistry - Pro slimming - anti cellulite

Iso-SlimComplex is both a slimming and anti-cellulite ingredient based on genistein, the biologically active form of the most abundant soy isoflavone

Givaudan Active Beauty tackles OxInflammation to uphold skin health with Silybidiol

Givaudan Active Beauty unveils Silybidiol, the first globally compliant alternative to the iconic CBD (Cannabidiol) molecule

Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN 2024 puts the spotlights on the beauty business in Southeast Asia

The third edition of Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN has been inaugurated today and for 3 days it will present the latest innovations and trends in Southeast Asia

IFF celebrated 40 years of LMR Natural Fragrance Ingredients at SIMPPAR 2024

The occasion was marked by the launch of an exclusive book, a retrospective of Monique’s life and achievements, published by Nez Editions

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