Ingredient spotlights
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Sustainable pigment technology for cosmetics
Swedish innovator Vividye is bringing its award-winning, eco-friendly pigment technology from textiles to cosmetics, offering safer, non-toxic colour solutions for hair, makeup, and lipstick. Discover how this breakthrough could redefine sustainability in the beauty industry.
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Brenntag launches vegan collagen in European markets
Brenntag and Cambrium unveil NovaColl, a 100% vegan, skin-identical collagen made with precision fermentation for powerful skincare benefits. Discover how this innovative, sustainable ingredient can help beauty brands deliver youthful, radiant results across the UK, Ireland, Iberia, France, and Italy.
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A symphony of innovation and nature in skincare
Experience the future of skincare as Clariant and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics blend nature and science for advanced, sustainable solutions. Discover how their groundbreaking actives deliver gentle, effective results—raising the bar for modern skincare innovation.
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New Liftilience film former by Silab
Discover LIFTILIENCE®, SILAB’s innovative chestnut-derived film former that delivers a visibly smoother, fresher and more radiant complexion—instantly and all day long. Experience rapid beauty enhancement for both face and body with lasting, velvet-like softness. Explore the science behind this new beauty breakthrough.
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Brenntag Specialties to distribute Sarex’s UV protection solutions
Brenntag Specialties will now distribute Sarex’s next-generation Triazine-based UV filters, boosting UV protection for beauty, personal care, and more. Discover how this partnership brings advanced sun protection solutions and global expertise to key industries.
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Sensory Apple Pomace – a green alternative to PMMA
By Abby VorsterDiscover how Sensory Apple Pomace, an upcycled, biodegradable ingredient from Codif, is setting a new standard for eco-friendly cosmetics as a green alternative to PMMA. Find out why this innovative, COSMOS Organic-certified powder is changing the future of sustainable beauty.
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Skincare industry embraces indigenous ingredients
Discover how South Africa’s native botanicals are redefining skincare, offering natural solutions proven by generations of local knowledge. Uncover the unique benefits these powerful, sustainable ingredients bring to your beauty routine.
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Mirapol® Hygiene Boost for freshness in fabric care
Discover how Mirapol® Hygiene Boost fights fabric ‘permastink’ and keeps laundry smelling fresher for longer. Syensqo’s breakthrough ingredient helps laundry brands deliver lasting odour control that your customers will love—find out how this innovation could transform your next fabric care launch.
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Evonik invests in spray drying facility for oral excipients
Evonik has launched a state-of-the-art spray drying facility in Darmstadt to boost production of its proven EUDRAGIT® oral excipients. This green-powered expansion secures supply and accelerates delivery for pharma partners—see how it sets new standards in reliability and sustainability.
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New products boost Evonik’s biosolutions portfolio
Discover Evonik’s latest plant-powered solutions for healthier hair and balanced skin, featuring CapilAcid™ and Oleobiota™—innovative actives sourced sustainably for today’s beauty needs. See how Evonik’s biosolutions can help drive your next personal care breakthrough.
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Enhance natural oil deposition on hair with OleoFlex
Discover how OleoFlex™ by Applechem transforms natural oil delivery in hair care, creating softer, healthier strands with a patented micro-sponge network. Unlock advanced, eco-friendly formulations that balance natural content and performance—find out how your products can stand out.
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Say goodbye to blooming
Discover how IOI Oleo’s vegan ester technology prevents unsightly white spots—known as blooming—in solid cosmetic products, helping brands achieve stable, sustainable formulas that last. Don’t let crystallisation flaws undermine your beauty innovations—find out how to keep your balms and sticks flawless and eco-friendly.















