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Active Ingredients
September in review: BASF eyes Evonik, EU Green Transition Directive,...
In September, BASF confirmed takeover talks with Evonik, a deal that could consolidate two of Europe’s largest...
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Active Ingredients
BASF confirms Evonik takeover talks as initial offer reportedly falls...
BASF has confirmed talks over a potential takeover of its specialty chemicals competitor Evonik. The move could...
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Active Ingredients
“Skinimalism” and clean beauty fuel multifunctional formulation
The market for beauty products that serve multiple purposes without compromising efficacy continues to grow as...
organic cosmetics
Active Ingredients
Ringana to expand into the US with US$85M Virginia investment
Austrian skin care brand Ringana is expanding to the US later this year alongside plans for a US$85 million...
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Ethical Cosmetics
From ingredient sourcing to formulation: AAK maps the future of...
Sustainability expectations in the beauty industry are moving beyond natural-origin claims as brands face growing...
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Clean Beauty
Incoming EU anti-greenwashing directive pushes beauty toward...
National laws implementing a new EU anti-greenwashing and consumer protection directive will come into effect on...
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Active Ingredients
Seppic launches vegan squalane polymer for clean beauty formulations
Seppic has launched Sepilife Neos, a patented liquid polymer based on natural-origin, which is traditionally...
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Ethical Cosmetics
Biotechnology, upcycling and new tech drive the next phase of...
Sustainable beauty is moving beyond plant-based claims as brands scrutinize the full lifecycle of ingredients and...
Bath & Body Works
Hygiene
Barington takes Bath & Body Works stake and urges sale, report says
New York City-based activist investment firm Barington Capital Group ⁠has ⁠increased its stake in ⁠Bath & Body...
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Clean Beauty
Peru cosmetics, essential oil and surfactant exports rise
Peru’s exports of essential oils, cosmetics, and surfactants reached US$89 million between January and July 2026,...
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Active Ingredients
Lubrizol launches biodegradable thickener for sulfate-free hair care...
Lubrizol has launched Glucamate Evolve, a biodegradable thickener for sulfate-free surfactant systems. The release...
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Skin Care
US and UK retailers bet on K-beauty, dermacosmetics and premium care
Beauty retailers across the US and the UK are striking deals with K-beauty, hair care, and dermacosmetics brands...
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Skin Care
ÄIO and Tilk expand skin care range with fermentation-derived...
Estonian biotechnology company ÄIO and skin care brand Tilk have jointly unveiled a Skin Booster Face Cream...
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Ethical Cosmetics
Cosmetics industry defends essential oils as EU reviews fragrance...
The European Commission has asked the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) to assess the safety of...
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Fragrances
Mane acquires Cvista to expand US citrus fragrance position
French-headquartered fragrance house Mane has acquired Cvista, a supplier of citrus oil fractions and essences...
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Clean Beauty
Rising INCI scrutiny leaves consumers short on ingredient context
Consumers are scrutinizing beauty labels more closely, with many turning to ingredient-scanning apps for help....
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Active Ingredients
K-beauty shapes global formulation and breaks into new categories
K-beauty is growing away from a trend-based category into a global innovation model for the personal care...
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Clean Beauty
August in review: US–Canada tariff war, South Korea landmark law,...
This month, tensions flared between the US and Canada, both moving to impact each other’s cosmetics industries...
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Active Ingredients
Shinsung Materials secures US standard and Korean patent for UV-A...
Shinsung Materials has secured a Korean patent and achieved US quality standards for its high-purity,...
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Clean Beauty
How carbon capture can rewrite surfactant chemistry in personal care
Carbon capture is emerging as a climate-friendly cosmetics solution, according to green chemistry company Viridi....
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Clean Beauty
EU microplastics ban pushes beauty from ingredient swaps to...
The European Union (EU) is cracking down on microplastics intentionally added to cosmetics due to their...
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