The European Union (EU) has published plans to add five more ingredients early next year to its list of prohibited CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction) substances for use in cosmetic products.
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Peptide delivery supporting skin resilience
INdermal by Nanovex Biotechnologies presents the findings of a study that suggests improving EGF (epidermal growth factor) delivery through encapsulation may contribute to preserving extracellular matrix organization and elastic fibre integrity under chronoageing-associated conditions. Compared with non-encapsulated EGF, the encapsulated delivery...
Boosting SPF performance for improved protection
Backed by internal studies and patented performance data, Oleon presents an emollient that demonstrates significant SPF boosting capabilities alongside superior suspension behaviour, positioning it as a high-value, multifunctional ingredient for formulators aiming to elevate both efficacy and sensorial experience in advanced sun care applications,...
Precision-engineered active to challenge retinol
As the beauty industry continues its transition toward high-performance, ingredient-driven models, blue biotechnology provides the necessary bridge between nature’s rare potential and industrial requirements for efficacy and sustainability. Seppic presents a marine-based active ingredient, which has been found to match or outperform traditional...
Colour cosmetic pigments: the present and the future
Roelmi HPC presents an alternative and forward- looking approach to colour cosmetics and pigment ingredients, addressing both performance and sustainability. The preliminary data presented highlight the strong potential of a new generation of coated and dispersed pigments to meet evolving market expectations and to serve as a solid foundation for...
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Mc Actives develops cutting-edge, natural and sustainable cosmetic active ingredients of marine origin, with the best efficacy/price ratio that substantially improve the final product of cosmetic brands.
Biotechnology
All our actives have a Blue biotech base, developed by our strategic partner Microalgae Solutions S.L. One of our...
Connex-C Asia 2026
Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Ong Tiong Tat and Irene Tan Liang Kheng Auditorium
23rd - 24th July 2026
IFSCC Congress 2026
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, Perth, Australia
28th September - 1st October
