Acorn Biolabs: Using stem cells for personalized anti-aging skin care

Drew Taylor, co-founder and CEO of Acorn Biolabs, explains how the biotech company creates anti-aging serums using a person’s own stem cells. Taylor also discusses its safety, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. He also...

PCPC: Navigating cross-border compliance in personal care

With regulatory frameworks evolving across the US and Europe, personal care companies face increasing pressure to ensure compliance while maintaining speed to market. The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) shares insights into...

Kenvue: Formulating microbiome-friendly products for baby skin care

Formulating for baby products presents unique challenges — infants have a thinner skin barrier, lose moisture more quickly, and are more susceptible to microbiome imbalances. Gabby Kosmoski, clinical manager of R&D Baby...

The Green Chemist: Natural sourcing complexities require increased transparency

Dr. Barbara Olioso, founder and CEO of the Green Chemist and the Green Chem Finder, discusses the complexity behind achieving sustainable production of natural cosmetics. She says that the significant demand for natural...

Presperse: Maintaining stable formulations for SPF across categories

Beauty formulators must create SPF products with optimized spreadability, enhanced protection, and no white cast. Dr Daphne Benderly, director of R&D at Presperse, tells us about their SPF boosters and how they target these...

Cosmetic Business 2025: Barentz reveals personalization, AI and skinification as beauty's future

Barentz showcased its new concept kit focused on timeless defense at Cosmetic Business 2025. Karine Bonnet, technical marketing director for EMEA, tells us that skin health, transparency, and sustainability will remain in the...