FEATURE ARTICLES

Cobiosa describes a study that highlights AQP3 (Aquaporin-3) as a key molecular target for innovative skin care strategies and how its Cistanthe grandiflora stem cell extract is a promising approach for improving skin hydration and potentially contributing to the prevention of hydration-related skin alterations

On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of its Silab Softcare department, Silab describes safe and natural solutions to be used as part of dermo-cosmetic and dermatological care programs to treat atopic dermatitis, acne and wound healing.

CLR has developed a skin care active ingredient for the digital age. In vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies have shown the ingredient enables the skin to compensate for the accelerated ageing processes taking place in the skin of people who spend a large number of hours behind a screen every day.

Symrise presents a biotechnology-enabled combination of bisabolol and organic ginger extract as a next-generation approach to address both the triggers of irritation and the structural conditions that allow skin sensitivity to persist.

Grant Industries describes a new ingredient that fuses a traditional anti-ageing active (bakuchiol) with an NAD+ precursor to target longevity (nicotinic acid) into one ester with powerful synergy (bakuchiyl nicotinate).

At PCHi 2026 in Hangzhou, China, editor Tim Probert moderated a panel discussion on ingredient innovation. Participants were Evonik hair care & cleansing technical manager Stefan Liebig; Gattefossé actives R&D leader Lucie Couturier; Lucas Meyer Cosmetics head of global R&D Joan Attia; Symrise skin & hair efficacy global innovation director Dominik Stuhlmann & Provital global marketing & sales director Marc Bañolas

Elastomer gels have been a cornerstone of exceptional beauty and personal care formulations since their introduction in the 1990s, prized for their ability to offer smoothness, blur, cushion and distinctive sensorial appeal. Today, this category continues to outpace the growth of the overall beauty industry, driven by consumer demand for elevated textures and visible performance.

Callaghan Consulting International and Ayton Global Research outline the scientific rationale for retaining natural pigmentation and presents an international survey assessing consumer attitudes toward non-white formulations

Natura-Tec extols the virtues of replacing inert synthetic petroleum jelly with natural alternatives that are biodegradable, functional, pleasant to the touch and derived from renewable resources.

Bioeutectics reviews the physicochemical basis of eutectic systems, introduces the concept of Active Natural Deep Eutectic Systems (ANDES), in which actives are structurally integrated into the eutectic matrix, and presents a case study on eutectic hyaluronic acid

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.