FEATURE ARTICLES

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.

Medskin Solutions Dr. Suwelack examines the use of lyophilization (freeze-drying) as a formulation strategy to enhance the stability of labile actives.

Siltech describes a hydrophilic emulsifier that has a very high degree of polyether chains on the dimethicone backbone. It acts as a strong O/W emulsifier and dispersant

Katerina Steventon of the UK’s Independent Skincare Consultancy and Jule Lexa Völzke of CLR Berlin discuss psychodermatology and the spaces where sensation meets meaning and rituals intersect with neural pathways — where personal care becomes a form of emotional regulation as much as skin health maintenance

Interest in hair thinning and loss prevention using natural products or their extracts has increased. Princeton Consumer Research describes a study to review efficacy and safety of a hair serum that was shown to be effective, safe, well-tolerated by study participants with hair thinning.

Corum explains why diascorbyl azelate is more than just a Vitamin C derivative, it is a strategic upgrade in antioxidant science.

Roelmi HPC describes a study that aims at presenting a particular innovative approach to rebalancing the skin microbiota by benefiting the skin and preventing its alterations. Through a soft process, the bacteria are inactivated but retains all the beneficial actions toward our skin.

Lubrizol examines the shift toward beauty-from-within strategies, emphasizing the role of systemic factors such as oxidative stress, glycation, and gut health in skin ageing. The article discusses key challenges in nutraceutical formulation, particularly bioavailability, and explores how advanced technologies like microencapsulation can enhance the stability, absorption, and sensory properties of active ingredients

Active Concepts describes its Global Warming Hair Protection Assay, which uncovers the effects of environmental stress on hair and drives the development of innovative ingredients that safeguard strength, structure, and lifespan.

A Bloomage Biotechnology study addresses the key formulation challenges associated with micron-sized physical sunscreens and establishes a scientific foundation for the development of high-performance, user-friendly, and stable sunscreen products

Silab has developed a restructuring natural active ingredient that targets the lipid disorders of dry skin identified through a novel modelling study. The French company has leveraged its expertise in enzyme engineering and put in place a non-denaturing process enabling the extraction of a proline-rich peptide fraction from flowering tops of cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus)