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Enhancing authentic beauty for blemish-prone skin

Take the #NoFilter skincare trend to a new level and fulfill consumers' desire of authentic beauty with Epispot™, a revolutionary ingredient for a natural, flawless look.

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A biotech solution to a digitally-induced desynchronisation of the skin’s circadian cycle

Resetting our lives through our biorhythms – discover the first postbiotic cosmetic active to achieve the resynchronisation of the skin’s circadian cycle after digital overexposure.

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The science of beauty sleep: Natural rest for rejuvenated and radiant skin

Sleep can be seen as a luxury in today’s busy and somehow hectic lifestyle. Because of bad habits, work stress or anxiety, late use of screens, shift work, parenting, or aging, many people worldwide are frequently experiencing shorter and disturbed nights.

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Target-based and high computational performance for the discovery of potential actives in skin aging

How applying AI and Machine Learning to the discovery of new molecules modulating relevant proteins in aging can offer a unique opportunity to efficiently design novel actives.

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The promise of lab-grown ingredients: bringing naturality, performance and sustainability together

As blue beauty ingredients become ever popular in personal care products, effective lab-grown alternatives go further to ensure protection of limited natural resources.

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Biopolymers for cosmetics

Consumers increasingly expect sustainability in cosmetic products. BASF’s personal care business is responding with a broad spectrum of solutions, including biopolymers.

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Turning a new page in the history of photo-bioreactor algae culture

Jania’s distinctive pompon has become the symbol of the company whose culture and history are the best example of Codif’s work and approach to CSR.

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Sustainability efforts find new life in plant-based personal care

Sustainability isn’t a trend, it’s an industry standard. Find out how you can formulate consciously with plant-powered solutions.

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Why and how should we invest in the ‘Beauty from Within’ trend?

A wellness-focused consumer drives the demand for clinically validated evidence behind products, extending to traditional beauty areas such as skincare.

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Driving circular beauty through reduction in tube packaging

To create responsible packaging is to be aware that the Earth’s resources are limited and that the circular economy is the solution to preserve them. For the packaging industry, the transformation of plastic packaging into a new raw material without ever...

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Addressing personal care needs in a post-pandemic world: Getting closer

All over the world, people are stressed by the drawn-out pandemic. Whether economic hardships, health concerns or travel restrictions, the “new normal” doesn’t feel normal at all. People are longing to reconnect with one another, travel and explore different...

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Unveiling the ultimate approach against stress

Who can say they are not stressed in some way? It is difficult to find someone who can say that they are not stressed, since almost everyone deals with stress in their day-to-day lives even if they are not aware.

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Natural gums for clean, organic and sustainable cosmetics

Alland & Robert announces the launch of DemeCare, a new range, COSMOS certified, composed of sterculia and acacia gums for the formulation of cosmetics products.

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Beyond beauty: Taking care of skin is taking care of health

The rise of the health economy will drive consumers to seek personal care and beauty products that support health and well-being and deliver benefits from head to toe.

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Massive-data driven analysis expands cosmetics solutions

The term Big Data refers to the large volume of data that are currently handled in all areas, including beauty and personal care. Indeed, the amount of information available to us nowadays has increased ninefold in the last decade and its ultimate explosion...

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Protection of Hair Against Damage Caused By Photochemical Oxidation

The use of ingredients that block the sensitization of Triptophan in hair represent an interesting alternative to build powerful system to protect hair against photo-oxidation damage.

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Natural and organic raw materials and ingredients face many challenges when being prepared for the market

Our teams of experts can support and advise you through the various stages of safety assessments and proof of efficacy testing for raw materials and ingredients

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Deep dive into sustainability and cosmetic raw materials

Sustainability plays a key role in today's beauty industry. Symrise’s Consumer & Market Insights department is closely following this topic and its evolution over time. Thanks to Infegy Atlas, a social listening platform1, we studied the mentions...

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From the biotechnologies to the bioth-ecologies, discover the genesis of Codif Technologie Naturelle's ambitious project

To propose more innovative active ingredients with less impact on the environment, Codif TN actions will be guide by one word : Bioth-ecology.

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Challenging the status quo of microbiome research with a holistic perspective on human ecosystems

Perceptions and attitudes have changed. Traditionally, we aimed at eradicating all bacteria, fungi, and viruses that we perceived as threats to our health and wellbeing. At Symrise, we are passionately welcoming beneficial microorganisms into our lives....

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Better together: smart combinations of different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid deliver the ultimate beauty boost

As consumers continue to embrace the medical beauty trend, they want non-invasive options that solve their skin care challenges with trusted and tested ingredients.

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Ethience Protect: the sustainably sourced triple-level skin protector

Ethience Protect is a new active ingredient that aims at restoring and repairing skin compromised by recurrent external aggressions, such as mask wearing or daily shaving. It was developed by Clariant Active Ingredients and its Brazilian partner Beraca,...

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Seaweed science delves into skin microbiome

Natural, sustainably sourced ingredients supported by scientific evidence represent the skincare trifecta. Ticking all three key boxes - and more - high purity marine extracts are riding a global wave of momentum. Their credentials resonate not only with...

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Pollution and Hair Health: The Next Challenge

Hair effectively absorbs toxic metals that promote the formation of harmful free radicals, and removing them is one of the most important challenges for formulators.

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Consumer are looking for preferred skin care ingredients to become part of their hair care routine

Trusted, science-backed skin care ingredients are answering demand from consumers for proven, planet-friendly solutions that nurture and protect the hair and scalp.

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Lever’aging: Insight innovative solutions for a WellCare global strategy

In our society driven by self-exposure, social media, and the thirst for social distinction, appearance is of primary concern to each of us. It is reflected through the largest organ in our body: the skin. As the first interface with the outside world,...

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AYUREDI, from an ayurvedic plant to a holistic anti-ageing active ingredient

Sourced by Expanscience in Thailand, in the Chiang Mai region (north of Thailand), holy basil (Ocimum Sanctum), commonly known in the Hindi language as tulsi, is a very well-known plant used in Ayurvedic medicine.

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Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care serves Clean Beauty

With increasing demand from consumers for clean beauty products, brands face new challenges including the sourcing and design of innovative raw materials and active ingredients, development of new packaging from diversified materials, development of new...

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EcoSun Pass: Sun-care meets environmental compatibility

Sun protection is essential. Whether enjoying the seaside or hiking in the mountains, people who love the great outdoors know how important sunscreen is. But there is also increasing consciousness of the importance of using products that do not harm the...

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#CHOOSEYOUREXPRESSION, beyond traditional anti-expression wrinkle ingredients

Living means feeling, and feeling involves laughing, crying, worrying, etc. All these mood states go together with a continuous contraction of the facial muscles which leads to expression wrinkles. These fine lines are the first to appear when aging and...

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Marine ExoPolySaccharides - Sustainable Post-Biotic Molecules for Every Ecosystem

After 10 years of work on a collection of 40 marine ExoPolySaccharides, EPS definitely appear as emblematic molecules to meet current sustainability challenges.

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Giving hair new energy by supporting cellular defense

SantEnergy offers powerful protection of hair follicles from harmful oxidative damage and energizes the hair follicles for increased hair density and regeneration.

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Target cellular proteostasis for an anti-aging performance

SILAB presents ERISIUM®, an anti-aging active from co-products of rice that maintains protein balance in cutaneous cells for an anti-wrinkle and radiance booster effect.

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Quality that comes from passion creates unique design packaging that captures the essence of beauty

Packaging captures the essence of beauty, creating a tangible and emotional connection between the brand and the final consumer. Baralan embraces beauty since 1962.

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Finally, a way to boost that sun-kissed glow from the inside, all year round

Sun-kissed skin is desirable but fleeting. An innovative, glow-boosting peptide could help consumers look fresh and feel confident by delivering a year-round glow.

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Hot topic: Skinification of the scalp

Today, skin care is more than ever influencing other beauty categories like hair care and more particularly scalp care. Skincare’s ingredients and formats (serums, scrubs, overnight masks, etc.) are already reaching the scalp care market that both brands...

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Sustainable sourcing for botanicals: Traceability, backwards integration and innovative upcycling

Sustainability plays a key role in Symrise core business and beyond. Since botanicals are sourced from nature, a particular emphasis has to be put on the sustainability approach around an affluent biodiversity.

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Hemp Seed Oil – Trendy, sustainable, with proven efficacy for skin

Hemp has been a growing trend over the last few years. Despite the challenging regulatory landscape, Symrise identified Hemp Oil as an innovative cosmetic ingredient with high potential.

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Starch: the alternative to talc and microplastics for sensory enhancement

For over a century, talc, otherwise known as hydrated magnesium silicate, was used to provide softness and absorption in cosmetic and personal care products at a low cost.

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Zenspiration: when Japanese beauty inspires minimalistic formulations

Discover singular hair and skin care formulations inspired by J-Beauty with innovative active ingredients, to respond to consumers’ quest for naturality and efficacy.

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One of the family’s strongest bonds opens a window to skin care needs

A new study shows that mothers and daughters share facial expressions that can turn into wrinkles. Tripeptides can help both generations.

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Rejuvenation through senolytics: clearing age-promoting cells in the skin

A novel anti-aging concept has taken hold in the medical world in the past years, with encouraging results in early trials. The concept of senolytics promises rejuvenation by specifically eliminating harmful senescent cells.

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Benefits of herbal extracts using the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine for health and beauty

TCM was used together with western medicine for treating SARS back in 2003. In 2020, it is being put to the test again by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

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Givaudan: Developing actives for the growing clean and natural beauty market

The clean and natural lifestyle trend is evolving and becoming ever-more important. Givaudan is helping partners access the fast-growing market.

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When skin defense overtraining leads to greater sensitivity

The skin’s natural defense system protects our body from unwanted intruders and this “memory” of previous attacks allows faster and stronger reactions that can be beneficial.

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See it! Feel it! Love it! Sensory modifiers add instant appeal to beauty products

DSM’s VALVANCE range of sensory modifiers add instant visual and perceptual appeal to personal care and cosmetics products

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Responsible beauty with polyurethane film formers

Growing awareness on the environmental impact of cosmetic products. Today’s consumers not only expect their cosmetic products to achieve good results and contribute to their well-being.

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Givaudan brings skin microbiome grasp to the next level with i-MAPS

Givaudan brings a world premiere breakthrough with i-MAPS, the Instant Microbiome Analysis and Profiling System to map skin microbiome and personalise skin care products.

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Striover wave goodbye to stretch marks

Striover is a blend of two plants used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to improve the “Qi”, the vital flow of energy, which reduces the appearance of stretch marks after only 28 days.

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Using microencapsulation to unlock resveratrol’s commercial potential in skincare

Resveratrol’s properties make it a promising skincare ingredient but formulation challenges have prevented the realization of this potential. Tagra Biotechnologies is seeking to clear these barriers using microencapsulation technology.