IFF and Chemist Confessions: Bringing osmolytes to the forefront

Osmolytes have well-documented skin benefits, yet only a small fraction of new skin care launches feature them. IFF and Chemist Confessions explore why these powerful ingredients remain under the radar, despite their proven...

Balchem: Sulphur enters beauty-from-within formulations

Jessica Arnaly, senior marketing and business development manager at Balchem Human Nutrition and Health, shares the company’s latest clinical findings on Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) for skin care applications. Balchem’s OptiMSM...

Revieve: Leveraging AI for consumer trust and R&D agility

Younger consumers are accustomed to highly personalized experiences, such as curated playlists on streaming platforms. Irina Mazur, chief marketing and product officer at Revieve, says Gen Z expects the same from skin care. They...

ÄIO: Yeast fermentation as sustainable alternative to cosmetic oils 

Magdalena Koziol, head of cosmetics development at ÄIO, tells us how the company’s technology uses biomass fermentation to create sustainable alternatives to traditional plant- and fossil-based oils. The company uses fermentation...

Myregyna: CEO cuts through the noise on "menopause-washing"

Myregyna founder and CEO Dr. Iona Weir calls out the rise of “menopause-washing” as brands rush into the menopause space with misleading marketing and, at times, harsh chemicals. She explains how this leaves women vulnerable, and...

CTIBiotech: Lab-grown human skin for cosmetics testing

Nico Forraz, CEO of CTIBiotech, discusses the company’s computer-connected, lab-grown, human bioprinted skin technology. He says it is the “first of its kind” and features a functional sensory nervous system resembling human...