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Beatrice Wihlander

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About the author

Beatrice Wihlander is a journalist for Personal Care Insights. Her writing focuses on how politics affect the beauty industry, and the biological effects ingredients in cosmetics and skin care have on the human body and environment. She holds a MA in International Journalism and a BSc in Business Administration.

Beatrice Wihlander's articles

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Future Origins scales up zero-deforestation ingredient for sustainable surfactants

Future Origins has announced a large-scale demonstration campaign of Nalo, its zero-deforestation replacement for C-12/C14 fatty alcohols. Nalo replaces the alcohols commonly used to produce...

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P2 Science launches green chemistry-based oil blend for sustainable skin and hair care

P2 Science has released CitroComplex Nourish, a fusion of natural oils and green chemistry, created for skin and hair care formulations.  The company transforms sustainable feedstock into cosmetic...

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US FDA issues health warnings on microneedling devices and makeup remover wipes

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings and a class two health risk on beauty appliances and personal care products this week amid reported health concerns.  It has taken action...

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SEPAWA Congress 2025: Hair care is “all about bubbles” as sustainable surfactants trend

Mild and environmentally friendly surfactants are being increasingly recognized in the sustainable beauty space for their hair care applications.  Last week, at the SEPAWA Congress 2025 in Berlin,...

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SEPAWA Congress 2025: Lignopure spotlights multi-functional upcycled ingredient

Lignopure showcased its LignoBase at SEPAWA Congress 2025 in Berlin, Germany. The multi-functional lignin-derived powder ingredient aims to replace “toxic ingredients.”  Personal Care Insights spoke...

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How red wine extract in skin care could fight photoaging

Italian researchers have found that red wine extracts may be beneficial in skin care applications to prevent photoaging or oxidative stress caused by blue light exposure. Hydroxycitrate (HCA), a...

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SEPAWA Congress 2025 live: dsm-firmenich’s senolytic tech to future-proof skin and hair

dsm-firmenich is presenting a series of longevity-inspired innovations targeting cellular aging mechanisms at the ongoing SEPAWA Congress 2025 in Berlin, Germany. The company is diving into the...

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SEPAWA Congress 2025 live: Provital targets “glass hair” demand with bio-intelligent shield

Natural active ingredients manufacturer Provital is showcasing Covertrix, its bio-intelligent shield for personalized hair care, at the SEPAWA Congress 2025, held October 15–17, in Berlin,...

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