On October 5, 2026, professional skincare brand Epicutis announced the appointment of James Y. Wang, MD, MBA, as the brand’s ...

Cosmetics NPD has evolved into a supplier-network effort driven by sustainable demands, but strict global and regional regulations strictly dictate product feasibility early in design.

Last week marked the 36th annual IFSCC Congress in Perth, Australia. Researchers and innovators from across the globe gathered in the "most remote city in the world" to discuss solving the sustainable ...

The October issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries is focused on scalp care in cosmetics, a category that is quickly growing. Dr.

We need to start treating skin health as part of climate-health preparedness,” study author Dr. Esther Freeman said.

On September 22, 2026, specialty chemical company Clariant announced the launch of Genadvance Revive, a new functional hair care ingredient designed to combine repair and heat styling. The ingredient ...

Female intimate care, or femcare, is having moment. While it’s not a new segment, it has been reinvented and follows the emergence of trends for other soft-spoken areas such as sexual wellness, period ...

Editor's note: This first in a two-part series reviews the inherent characteristics and behavior of avobenzone in solvents; part two will consider its behavior with other sunscreens and in formulas. 1 ...

Industry expert Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr. investigates the difference between an antimicrobial agent, a preservative and an antibiotic. He finds the answer on www.medterms.com. An antimicrobial agent ...

My interest in the effects of carboxylic acids on hair began many years ago, after serendipitously generating data that suggested how soaking tresses in a 5% citric acid solution lowered hair’s water ...

A flawless complexion is without doubt a desirable attribute across many cultures. Especially in Asia, the obsession with whiter skin has greatly evolved, shifting from beauty to a sign of social ...

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring compound found in the skin that helps maintain hydration and plumpness and is known to provide varying degrees of benefits—depending upon its molecular weight.