FEATURE ARTICLES

Advancements in biotechnology have enabled the production of cell-identical peptides from cultivated cells, offering a more ethical, sustainable and traceable alternative. Avant Proteins describes a pioneering bioplatform that produces a novel cell-identical multi-peptide complex derived from cultivated cells

Are exosomes and EVs truly the future of cosmetic science, or are they just beauty buzzwords? Spencer Marsh of Gourdie Lab at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute examines the science behind exosomes and EVs and evaluates whether they live up to the hype

There are challenges surrounding the selection of appropriate upcycled ingredients to ensure safety and efficacy. Inabata France et al outline the essential steps for selecting, sourcing, developing, and producing a new series of upcycled active ingredients, using a group of five extracts as a case study

The California Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (CASCC) has long stood as a source of innovation, community, and collaboration. Yet today, as we prepare to welcome thousands to Long Beach for our 2025 Suppliers’ Day, we stand at a turning point. This year marks a changing of the guard.

Jim Minicucci is the senior vice president and general manager of Ashland’s personal care division. In conversation with editor Tim Probert, Jim discusses the US firm’s global strategy and wider personal care industry trends

Moringa oleifera, commonly known as the ‘Miracle Tree’, is known for its anti-inflammatory action and celebrated for the cosmetic benefits of its seed oil.

Rousselot explores the fairytale potential of collagen as the next-generation ingredient for the hair care segment, including how it empowers manufacturers to differentiate their beauty from within products and helps consumers live ‘happily ever-after’ with their hair

The cosmetic industry, a sector that influences nearly every aspect of our daily lives, is grappling with an existential crisis. On the surface, it presents an image of innovation, progress, and beauty as a universal truth. However, beneath this glossy veneer, a more unsettling reality persists: the industry is out of sync - with itself, its consumers, and its own promises.

As Personal Care magazine celebrates 25 years of connecting and inspiring the personal care industry, Koster Keunen reflects on a quarter-century of partnership, innovation, and progress.

As early and enthusiastic adopters of data science, AI and other technology, Lubrizol has furthered innovation in countless ways in the last quarter of a century. While product innovations and customer demand are vastly different now compared to 2000, Lubrizol demonstrates how its emphasis on R&D and innovation has not changed.

Barbara Olioso, also known as The Green Chemist, tells the history of the remarkable green evolution of the beauty industry - from simple ‘natural’ claims to today’s complex sustainability matrix - and offers insights into where we might be heading next.

Innospec tells the story of its Iselux surfactant launched 16 years ago that, through innovation, has evolved and changed over that time with new variants and new data, influenced by the changes in the cosmetic market and demands of its customers.

It is almost two years since Belgian speciality chemicals maker Syensqo came into being after the split of Belgian chemical company Solvay into two independent companies. Editor Tim Probert visits Lyon in France, where it recently inaugurated a cutting-edge microbiology laboratory to find out more about the company’s past, present and future

Personal Care is not the only one celebrating a significant anniversary. This summer, Croda held a 100th birthday party at Cowick Hall, its global headquarters in Yorkshire, England. Editor Tim Probert caught up with Consumer Care president Sandra Breene – who herself is marking a major milestone this year – to share her considerable industry insight

Dora Bilan explains why the adoption of non-technical skills is essential for ensuring effective and efficient operating theatres and discusses the need for strategies to help minimise the high-pressure environment of the workplace.

The first edition of Personal Care magazine was published in September 2000. Initially targeted at the Asian market, it has grown to become a truly global publication with distribution on every continent. Over the past 25 years, there have been plenty of ups and some downs. Editor Tim Probert tells the story.

The potential of exosomes for the cosmetic field has become increasingly clear over the past years. Exosomes are a type of extracellular vesicles with a size of 30-200 nm containing lipids, RNAs, proteins, and metabolites. Released by one cell to initiate a response in another cell, they are important players of cellular communication.

Momentive Performance Materials introduces a 100% naturally derived elastomer gel, which has been engineered to provide equivalent performance to silicone elastomer gels whilst being compatible with natural and naturally derived lipids, UV filters and other polar materials

Natura-Tec describes three sun care ingredients that reduce the use of synthetic UV filters through natural SPF boosters that pave the way for a new generation of high-performance and natural solutions

Innovacos presents a water-soluble sun care ingredient obtained through an innovative cold-process vacuolar extraction from plant stem cells. This method enables the isolation of bioactive components without the use of solvents or enzymes, preserving their full biological potential