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2026 C&T Allē Awards Portal is Open — Beauty Innovation Abounds: Show Us Your Stuff

With beauty innovation abuzz, especially around spring trade shows, Cosmetics & Toiletries is excited to open the 2026 Allē Awards submission portal. Show us what you've got!

SymRelief Green is a 100% natural-origin solution combining bisabolol and organic ginger extract to impart synergistic skin-soothing effects.

Symrise Advances Clean Product Protection, Oral Care, Skin Glow and Sensitive Skin Care

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Seiwa Kasei Debuts Glutathione Booster, Wins BSB Innovation Award for Lanolin, Dimethicone Replacement

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Researchers Highlight the Need to Explore How Laser Treatments Impact the Skin Microbiome

While the skin's regeneration processes often restore microbial balance post-treatment, microbiome-conscious treatment protocols are necessary. "Understanding how different laser modalities interact with the skin microbiome is crucial," the authors note.

GAÏALINE®: A Regenerative Solution for Skin, Hair and Soils

GAÏALINE®: A Regenerative Solution for Skin, Hair and Soils

GAÏALINE® is a liposoluble active ingredient from Expanscience Laboratories that combines high-performance cosmetic actives with sustainable innovation. Clinically proven to smooth and reduce visible signs of aging, it also helps protect the hair fiber.

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Heather Naef-Owen Leads Chemtec's Innovative Expansion in Los Angeles

Heather Naef-Owen is recognized for her experience in formulation science, regulatory strategy and market-driven innovation. Per the company, she brings vision and leadership to Chemtec’s expansion, advancing their commitment to sustainability and more.

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Product Spotlight: Eucerin Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen

The sensitive skin sunscreen market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2026 to 2033, and dermatologists recommend mineral sunscreens for this consumer segment. Eucerin's Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen, based on ZnO, provides a good example.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued stern warnings regarding methylene chloride, a banned substance detected in four gel nail polish removers.

Regulation and Safety Update: Methylene Chloride in Nail Products, Europe on PFAS, U.S. Recall Alerts and Talc Settlement Setback

This roundup highlights recent headlines in cosmetic safety and regulations, including FDA alerts on banned substances in nail products and efforts in the EU and France to curb PFAS. Updates on talc and recalled products are also noted.

When tested in a bouncy anti-aging cream, experts noted Actigum Care delivered better pick-up, faster absorption and improved rub-out freshness.

Cargill Highlights BotaniDesign Emollient and Actigum Care Rheology Modifier to Elevate Sustainable Beauty

BotaniDesign is an emollient and plant-based alternative to petroleum jelly, while Actigum Care is a natural rheology modifier replacement for petro-based polymers.

The agreement reaffirms the industry’s shift toward sustainable and traceable raw materials in surfactants for cosmetics, personal care products and detergents.

Future Origins x Kao Collab to Introduce NALO, a Palm-Free Alternative for Surfactants

“NALO is not only a high-quality ingredient that performs, but it will also enable our customers to grow their businesses in a more reliable and sustainable way."

Nipaguard SCE Vita is based on 100% renewable sorbitan caprylate and offers a natural preservation system.

Clariant Presents Nipaguard SCE Vita and Aristoflex Sun to Address Evolving Preservation, Sunscreen Demands

These innovations are said to empower formulators to create the next generation of cosmetics and sun care products that meet rising expectations for eco-consciousness, efficacy and consumer experience.

The polymer reduces particle size and stabilizes oil droplets, per Lubrizol, making it appropriate for sun care with either organic or inorganic UV filters.

Lubrizol Introduces PemuPur Vista: A Naturally Derived Polymeric Emulsifier for Skin Care and Makeup

The ingredient, which reportedly has a sensory profile similar to synthetic polymeric emulsifiers, features a natural origin content of 97% (ISO 16128) and biodegradability credentials (OECD 301D).

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9.6 Years Younger in 90 Days? 35 Clinics Confirm RoC 35's THPE + Retinol + HA + Vitamin C-powered Effects

Backed by the 35-clinic landmark study, RoC 35 demonstrates that science-driven formulations can visibly rejuvenate skin by nearly a decade, empowering individuals to not only look their best, but feel confident in their skin.

After 14 days of twice daily application of a formulation comprising 1% Oxygeskin to the thighs, skin oxygenation was boosted by 4.5%.

Silab Unveils New Data on Oxygeskin’s Efficacy for Skin Oxygenation and Radiance

After 14 days of twice daily application of a formulation comprising 1% Oxygeskin to the thighs, skin oxygenation was boosted by 4.5%.