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Campo Ct2109 Lead

Versatile, Nature-derived Preservation

For 32 years, Pioneering Green Preservative-Like actions, Campo Plantservative is proven to be effective against a broad spectrum of microbials, viruses, fungal, endospores, and molds.

Nearly 100 bioactive compounds have been isolated from babchi's seeds (shown) and fruits, the most prominent being coumarins, flavonoids and meroterpenes; bakuchiol is one of these meroterpenes.

Inside Ingredients: Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol is a chemical entity that can be naturally found in Psoralea corylifolia and it has many benefits for skin.

Animals turn to the argan tree for food. Goats often climb the trees to reach and eat the fruit, standing among the branches, which can make for a peculiar sight.

Inside Ingredients: Argan Oil

Argan oil is rich in vitamin E, a strong antioxidant, which lends itself to healthy skin, hair and eyes.

Kalichem Ct2303 Lead

OLIVOIL SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS - Download a a technical piece including formulations for solid and refillable options

New “Olivoil” Surfactants in powdery and concentrated form sourced from olives upcycled from food industry with water saving features, readily biodegradable, ideal for solid cosmetics (powders and bars) and refillable products.

Cosun Ct2303 Lead

Circular beauty through upcycling

Thinking to start using upcycled ingredients but also need performance? How new innovative biobased company supports sustainability through upcycling.

Expanscience Ct2303 Lead

AQUALICIA® BIO: A Sustainable and Biomimetic Active for Deep Moisturization

Hydration is a top priority for skin care consumers who also seek natural and effective ingredients. Aqualicia® BIO, extracted from acacia seeds, is a clinically proven moisturizing ingredient from Laboratoires Expanscience that meets these demands.

The rating tests for sensory properties showed the formula containing the rice starch delivered a skin feel that was comparable to synthetic alternatives. It made a particularly strong contribution to “pleasant texture,” “distribution,” “gliding” and “powdery feel,” compared with the benchmarks.

Broken Rice Cracks the Sustainable Sensory Modifier Code

The trend for sustainability is transforming the cosmetics market. In response, a sensory modifier derived from upcycled, non-GMO broken rice was developed as an alternative to synthetics and tested as described here for efficacy and sensory properties.

Dr. Craft Debuts Body Scrub with Avocado Seed Microbead Replacement

The Dr. Craft brand Exfoliating Body Polish features Westfalia Fruit's upcycled ground avocado seeds as an alternative to plastic microbeads. Dr. Craft plans to develop more products that contain the ingredient.

Assure+ boosts SPF and UVA-PF values when used in mineral only and hybrid sunscreen formulations. The high purity extract increases these properties by 20-40%.

[with formula] EverCare's Assure+ Boosts SPF in Certain Sunscreens

Recent data shows at low concentrations, Assure+ boosts SPF and UVA-PF values in mineral only and hybrid sunscreen formulations. The high purity extract increased these properties by 20-40%.

Studies have demonstrated that wild teasel could be a natural source of bioactive compounds, particularly phenolics and iridoids, and have confirmed its high potential for the cosmetic industry. For example, teasel features strong antioxidant activity, especially in leaf extracts

DNA Metabarcoding Tracks Traceability of Naturals: Wild Teasel Case Study

This study authenticates D. fullonum from raw material to final ingredient. It compares D. fullonum and D. sylvestris in a three-step study by: barcoding the raw material, metabarcoding the two extracts and bioinformatics processing.

Givaudan Active Beauty has launched Siliphos, a plant-based bakuchiol alternative. Siliphos was tested in a clinical study and was shown to reduce crow's feet wrinkles by x2 and facial wrinkles by x2.3.

Givaudan Active Beauty Boosts Well-aging, Launches Bakuchiol Alternative

Givaudan Active Beauty has launched Siliphos, a plant-based retinol and bakuchiol alternative. Siliphos was tested in a clinical study and was shown to reduce crow's feet wrinkles by 2x and facial wrinkles by 2.3x.

Artichoke’s primary health benefits are thanks to its rich polyphenol content. Demand for such plant-derived actives has grown in the topical skin care and cosmetics sectors.

Inside Ingredients: Artichoke

Aside from its name, artichoke has a lot going for it. Also known as Cynara scolymus L., this ancient Mediterranean plant was used in folk medicine, with primary health benefits due to its rich polyphenol content. Learn more.

Evonik Ct2210 Lead

TEGOSOFT® LO MB – Kick Out Mineral Oil with a Natural All-rounder

Minimize your environmental footprint with TEGOSOFT® LO MB. This new and unique emollient is the natural alternative to mineral oil with a comparable sensory. At the same time, it provides ecological benefits compared to mineral oil.

One company interestingly touts the benefits of arnica 'for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and calming effects, post-tattooing.'

Inside Ingredients: Arnica Montana

Arnica has bloomed as an all-around remedy for various skin ailments, from inflammation and pain, to healing effects. Its presence is a vibrant addition to the skin care landscape. Read on to learn more.

Berje Ct2209 Lead

Berjé’s Bulgarian Rose Water Showcases the Beauty of Upcycling

Berjé discusses the history and value behind Bulgarian rose water: an upcycled ingredient that is the byproduct of an extraordinary distillation process.

Evonik's Tegosoft LO MB is an emollient suitable for pigment wetting in color cosmetics formulations.

Evonik Presents Tegosoft LO MB as Sustainable Alternative to Mineral Oil

Evonik's Tegosoft LO MB emollient is also suitable for pigment wetting in color cosmetics formulations.

Klk Ct2208 Lead

SYMPARE Methyl Ester Sulfonates (MES) Curated for Personal Care: The perfect balance between product performance and naturality

Improve your sustainability profile with KLK OLEO’s SYMPARE Methyl Ester Sulphonates (MES) - a sulphate-free anionic surfactant naturally made from plant source for the personal care categories.

An article highlights the potential dangers of UV VIS and infrared light and a need to further test natural products, while suggesting methods to further strengthen current sunscreen and anti-aging products.

How Natural Antioxidants, Iron Chelators Boost Sunscreens and Anti-aging Products

A recent article reviews the mechanisms of aging caused by excess ROS production due to UV, visible and infrared light exposure. Natural antioxidants with specific properties are proposed to strengthen sunscreens and anti-aging products.

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