Belgian biotech outfit Amphistar has entered into a strategic partnership with Kensing to deliver the former’s biosurfactants to the North American personal care market.

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NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2025

NYSCC Suppliers’ Day serves as one of the most important North American events on the industry calendar.  The event attracts thousands of the leading players in the market and has become the showcase for the latest innovations, on top of being an excellent networking opportunity.  As the capital of the global health, beauty and fashion industry sectors, New York City is the inevitable and welcome...

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Special isomer of the vitamin E family

Kensing argues RRR-α-tocopherol is the ‘vitamin E superstar’, which needs to regain its credentials and take its place on the vitamin podium alongside vitamins A and C. Topical application of RRR-α-tocopherol, it explains, can protect the skin from oxidative stress induced by radiotherapy and by exposome leading to oxy-ageing and premature skin...

Interkingdom harmony forever-blooming female skin

Provital describes a new active ingredient that is the result of the isolation of Bacillus velezensis bacteria from the leaves of an agroecologically grown hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). This novel, 100%-traceable ecosystem ingredient harnesses the metabolic intelligence of the plant-bacteria symbiosis, transferring nature’s balance and...

Extracellular matrix and its role in skin health

Avant Proteins presents a biopeptide complex that instructs skin cells to synthesize more extracellular matrix, the skin’s structural foundation. It is produced at an ISO22716- certified facility using a novel, sustainable process with full traceability. The ingredient is proven to renew, protect and maintain youthful skin. It is water-soluble and...

Palm oil-free alternatives for cosmetics

The cosmetics industry is undergoing a transformation, driven by a growing awareness of sustainability and ethical sourcing of ingredients. Cosphatec explains the various options that provide an alternative to palm oil-derived raw materials in cosmetics for those who want to turn away from palm oil

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