Austrian research has found microplastics – plastic particles smaller than 5mm commonly found in the environment – can alter the human gut microbiome, with some changes resembling patterns linked to depression and colorectal cancer.
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Enzymatic esterification: chemistry reimagined
Oleon explains why enzymatic technology is central to its vision for a future where chemistry is not a source of pollution but a driver of sustainability – with safer, cleaner, and more energy-efficient alternatives to traditional methods.
in-cosmetics Asia: driving the future of beauty science
A preview of the 2025 edition of one of the world’s leading personal care ingredient trade shows, which returns to the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Thailand on 4-6 November. The preview includes highlights from the show floor.
Growing new shoots
Òscar Expósito is the co-founder, chief executive and chief scientific officer of Spanish plant-based cosmetic active ingredient maker Vytrus Biotech. Here, in conversation with editor Tim Probert, Òscar shares his vision for the Barcelona company and the cosmetic active ingredients of the future
Exoblossom™: harnessing flower-released exosomes
The cosmetics industry is undergoing a significant shift towards a more demanding beauty, driven by the increasing demand for high-performance, science-backed ingredients. Among the most promising advances are extracellular vesicles, and in particular exosomes, which have emerged as powerful mediators of intercellular communication
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SEPAWA Congress 2025
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15-17th October 2025
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29th - 30th October 2025