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Natural astaxanthin has been dubbed the “red diamond” for its potent antioxidant skin care benefits. Anna Petritsch, product development manager at BDI-BioLife Science, claims astaxanthin is 770 times stronger than CoQ10 and even 6,000 times stronger than vitamin C. She also highlights Astacos OL50, an... Read More

Lumineux developed a body of clinically proven and rigorously tested products that evolve existing oral care solutions to neutralize the mouth’s harmful toxins while maintaining its natural ecosystem. We speak to the company’s founder and CEO, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, about this next generation of dental hygiene... Read More

With the saturation of synthetic fruity and floral scents in modern perfumery, Sensegen presents an eco-conscious solution based on biotechnology. Angelique Burke, Sensegen’s VP of Fragrance, focuses on the challenges and environmental consequences of extracting molecules from natural ingredients, and... Read More

Upcycling ingredients for personal care products is a waste-free solution for sourcing bioactives, according to Sinem Tuncer, CEO at Arkive. She explains how circularity is often seen as expensive, but using upcycling ingredients can be cost-saving. However, Tuncer flags that the solution is often not... Read More

Targeting the beauty-from-within and healthy aging categories, Gelita’s high bioavailability Verisol ingredient is ingested orally, where it is absorbed and distributed through the blood stream to reach targeted cells, such as fibroblasts in the skin. Verisol stimulates the cells via receptor interaction to... Read More

The baby care market is shifting as Millennials are becoming parents with different purchasing choices following the COVID-19 pandemic. Sugandha Bandyopadhyay, team lead for Beauty, Personal Care & Household at Innova Market Insights, remarks on the speed at which the global baby care market is growing while... Read More

As a growing industry catalyst, AI is being harnessed by brands and suppliers alike to best understand shifting consumer demands and preferences, while tailoring differentiated solutions adapted to evolving needs. Personal Care Insights speaks to BASF on how the company is harnessing AI to identify market... Read More

Solvay is chemically modifying polymers to bring specific benefits desired by consumers. Margot Bon, research and innovation project manager, speaks about how polymers in hair care products are used for styling across hair types to achieve desired results. Within these solutions, the chemicals company... Read More

Leveraging its expertise in cocoa and chocolate, Cargill Beauty showcases two CocoaDesign emollients, one liquid and another solid, for boosting emotional well-being. Tiffany Quinn, applications development and clinical services manager discusses the calming and energizing properties of the emollients while... Read More

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increasing demand for nature-based ingredients in cleaning products and reduced water-based formulations. Starting from this backdrop, Sandra Catarino, director of Global Strategic Segments, explains how CP Kelco has responded to such demands with a... Read More

Circe Scientific is scaling a molecular technology called “crystal engineering,” which merges an anti-aging extract of blueberries with a natural molecule found in the human body to create a multifunctional “cocrystal” that stimulates more effective absorption by the skin. It is also applicable to a diverse... Read More

Ingrained in Spanish olive ecosystems, BioPowder shares how it addresses the consumer demand for clean, sustainable and efficacious makeup products. Its managing director, Kathrin Schilling, unveils how BioPowder minimizes the environmental impact of its products. She also explains how the company closely... Read More

Hedy Scheck, CMO at MyMicrobiome, speaks to us about the best ingredients to ingest and use topically to maintain the skin’s microbiome. Scheck calls attention to how more and more manufacturers in the personal care industry are developing microbiome-friendly ingredients. She says natural oils can be a... Read More

Spain-based Alvinesa is a 75-year-old company that recently found new ways to process biomass left over from the wine and olive oil industry. Working off 97% renewable energy, the company markets its products as natural and sustainable. Pelayo de las Cuevas Atienza, head of sales EMEA-LATAM, health and... Read More

Seppic has developed formulas to help brands launch “trendy” deodorants, which it featured in test applications. One is a soft natural roll-on deodorant, composed of Emogreen L19, which is a plant-based alternative to silicone oils. Another is a soft deodorant balm, composed of Emogreen L19, which has a... Read More

Marie-Anaïs Faye, sales manager at Lallemand Health Solutions, highlights nutricosmetics as a growing market that bridges the gap between the gut microbiome and skin health. She informs that gut imbalances affect skin appearance in the form of sebum, acne and inflammation. Lallemand is now investigating the... Read More

The European Environmental Bureau and the Zero Mercury Working Group have been cracking down on the use of mercury in cosmetics, particularly skin lighteners. Adding mercury to skin care blocks the production of melanin, but it can also cause skin rashes, discoloration and a reduction of skin resistance to... Read More