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Seaweed can be a source of natural texturisers for the personal care industry and here Cargill explains how they produce their ingredients sustainably

Givaudan’s marine active delivers a natural way to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation issues.

CBD is big news, but it can present challenges in formulations. Gelest has solved some of the problems, as shown in this article.

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BASF reveal a Japanese algae extract that promotes the release of oxytocin that improves mood and soothes sensitive skin.

More people are claiming to have sensitive skin and this has only been exacerbated by the ongoing pandemic. Here we select some ingredients for milder formulations.

We speak to renowned expert, Tony O’Lenick, about the use of silicones and how to better educate industry and consumers.

The area around the eye has skin which is incredibly delicate and can display dark circles, impacting appearance quite dramatically. CLR offer a powerful natural complex to ensure this area has the best possible visual aspect.

While genderless cosmetics are increasingly popular, it is still important to respect the skin needs of individuals regardless of their gender or age. Rahn explore this concept with their new active ingredient.

Natural waxes can deliver rich and luxurious structure to formulations, and sunflower wax can outperform many of the other popular choices, as explained by Koster Keunen.

Gattefossé present the benefits of their advanced natural emulsifier which offers immediate and long-lasting moisturisation to skin.

Hair products are increasingly needing to offer multifunctionality. To help here, Lubrizol have developed a hair colouring concept which offers styling benefits.

Hair products are increasingly needing to offer multifunctionality. To help here, Lubrizol have developed a hair colouring concept which offers styling benefits.

The range of ingredients available to formulators looking to create natural styling products has grown considerably. Azelis discuss their choices for effective natural styling products.

Modern hair styling formulations now need to deliver much more than just hold. Here we round up the latest ingredients that offer natural, sustainable and multifunctional benefits to formulators.

Testing hair and scalp product efficacy needs accurate testing equipment and study design. Courage & Khazaka give an in-depth overview of the options

For many years, surfactants have been a difficult area to introduce natural and sustainable ingredients, but we are seeing real developments in this sector.

We discuss the incredible advances in the world of natural actives with the founder of Swiss ingredient company, Mibelle Biochemistry.

Alban Muller analyse the efficacy of a wintergreen-based preservative that fits the booming clean beauty trend.