FEATURE ARTICLES

As lecithins continue to play a central role in modern cosmetic formulations, the sustainability of their sourcing has become a strategic priority for Lucas Meyer Cosmetics

Bioweg examines the technical challenges of moving away from legacy polymer networks, the limitations of direct sensorial mimicry, and the potential of bio-based, biodegradable polymers.

Society of Cosmetic Scientists Fellow Barbara Brockway and DSM-Firmenich explain why, in the era of peptides, exosomes and growth factors, vitamins will retain their critical role in skin longevity.

Hectorite-based organoclay gels demonstrate that a rheology modifier can address many of the core challenges inherent to colour cosmetics formulation development, as Elementis explains.

Distributor Charles Tennant explains how Macrophi’s lipopolysaccharides ingredient - amphiphilic glycolipids derived from gram-negative bacteria - supports key skin functions such as barrier reinforcement, hydration, and epidermal renewal.

Samyang KCI describes a charge-induced interaction- based retinol stabilization nanocarrier technology that addresses instability, low absorption, and skin irritation.

Nagase Viita presents the findings of an in vivo study on a maltooligosyl glucoside liquid, demonstrating its preventive effect against surfactant-induced skin irritation while offering favourable sensory attributes, including rich foam quality and silky after-feel.

Swedish Algae Factory explains how marine ingredients can help formulators to develop products that provide superior UV protection, hydration, detoxification, and anti-ageing benefits.

Agrana illustrates how a naturally occurring molecule can be leveraged to meet modern demands for efficacy, safety, and sustainability in personal care.

Agrimer demonstrates NaDES marine technology and its benefits for innovation in cosmetics today.

Koster Keunen investigates the efficiency of a new plasticizer for changing the morphological and rheological properties of certain wax matrices.

Organic Bioactives presents a red seaweed extract as a multi-pathway solution linking a fast film-forming moisturisation effect to biomarker-level support of the epidermal hydration network and dermal resilience.

The scalp care category is evolving from niche to core, driven by skinification and consumer demand for wellness-linked claims, as Biova explores.

Esperis investigates the effectiveness of Pyrus malus juice by combining in vitro tests on human keratinocytes with in vivo skin hydration measurements on volunteers.

Mibelle Biochemistry explains how a snow algae extract was shown to reverse biological age according to the Horvath clock while modulating protein levels, bringing them back to a younger profile

Innovation in beauty begins with science—and nowhere is that more evident than at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day, the largest ingredients and formulation event in North America. On May 19–20, thousands of cosmetic chemists, product developers, marketers and brand leaders will gather at the Javits Convention Centre in New York City to explore the technologies, ingredients and ideas shaping the future of cosmetics and personal care.

To meet the growing demand for multifunctional and easy-to-use cosmetic ingredients, Inabata France has developed Inagel Green, hereafter known as GluCPX, a natural texturizing agent based on a polymer extracted from konjac, a Japanese root vegetable.

Gattefossé describes a Morus alba–NaDES complex that fine-tunes adaptive cellular responses, strengthens the skin barrier, and delivers softer, protected skin

Dr. Dominika Andrys is an Auckland, New Zealand-based cosmetics consultant and author of the recently published book, Beyond Beauty: How to Build Your Own Cosmetic Brand. In conversation with editor Tim Probert, Polish-born Dominika shares her considerable insight into new product development and helping indie brands get off the ground

One of the 4 key pillars of longevity lifestyle with nutrition, exercise, mental health is the night and the need for high quality sleep. To address this need at the level of the skin, Ashland has identified the main mechanism involved and defined the Mitobiology™ as the science of healthy mitochondria, focusing on preserving mitochondria dynamics & health through mitorestoration.