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William Nichols

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About the author

William Bradford Nichols is the editorial team lead at CNS Media. With a background in  journalism, content writing, and copywriting, his interests lie in functional food and nutrition advancements, NPD and innovations, science and R&D, and sustainability and future-proof industry systems. William has an MFA in Writing from the University of Tampa, US, and a BA in English from Portland State University. He is a former professor of writing at Ringling College of Art and Design.

William Nichols's articles

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NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026: Wacker to exhibit bio-based hair care and color cosmetics ingredients

At NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 (May 19–20) in New York City, US, the Wacker Chemical Corporation is set to present ingredient technologies for hair care, skin care, sun care, and color cosmetics. The...

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dsm-firmenich offloads Action Pin as strategic focus narrows to health and beauty

dsm-firmenich has sold its Action Pin business to AP Marensin, a consortium of investors created by FeBe Vermögensverwaltung, and backed by Econa and Ouest Croissance, a French private equity...

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Givaudan Q1 sales exceed analyst expectations with Fragrance frontrunner

Givaudan has reported group sales of CHF 1.875 billion (US$2.40 billion) for the first quarter of 2026, representing a 2.8% increase on a like-for-like basis — ahead of analyst consensus expectations...

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In-cosmetics 2026 live: Berg+Schmidt’s BergaCare range leads hair care’s skinification push

Berg+Schmidt Care Ingredients is introducing a new line of specialized hair care raw materials at the In-cosmetics Global 2026 trade show in Paris, France (14–16 April), as well as ingredients that...

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In-cosmetics Global 2026 live: Eastman unveils biodegradable and sulfate-free foam booster

Eastman is introducing Kalidex, a certified, readily biodegradable foam booster and thickener developed for sulfate-free personal care formulations. The company spotlights that the ingredient allows...

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PCHi 2026 live: Jaka Biotech looks to redefine skin longevity with Anglysin IB

Jaka Biotech is showcasing its latest innovation, Anglysin IB, a multifunctional anti-glycation active targeting skin aging, at PCHi 2026 in Hangzhou, China, taking place March 18–20, 2026. The...

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NourishUs Naturals unveils ten CBD-compatible cosmetic bases for faster market entry

US skin and hair care manufacturer NourishUs Naturals is introducing the CBD Ready Collection, a range of ten cosmetic bases tested for stability, texture, and preservation when formulated with...

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Ulta opens on TikTok Shop as Gen Z looks to social media for beauty brand discovery

Ulta Beauty revealed during its Q4 earnings call that the company will launch on TikTok Shop next week. According to the company, the virtual shop marks the end of siloed channel retail strategies...

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