How new advances in biodegradability testing are helping beauty brands cut costs and save time

Opinion: Lee Bryan, CEO and founder of Arcus Compliance, breaks down the trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) ban in cosmetics, covering the details of the EU system upgrade, the confusion around the two Great Britain dates, and what will happen if you fail to comply

Once transformed into sea silk and prized among the Mediterranean's luxury materials, byssus has largely disappeared from modern material culture. Seastex is bringing it back in an unexpected form. Byssup™ transforms responsibly sourced mussel byssus into a natural marine protein powder for cosmetic innovation. With its own newly recognised INCI name, could this ancient biomaterial become beauty's next niche ingredient?

If you’re looking for a moisturising addition to an anti-ageing serum or a skin barrier repair mask, consider plant-derived squalane, writes Belinda Carli

With current Chair of the Board of Directors, Thomas Leysen, stepping down, the fragrance and flavours company’s board has proposed Independent Director of dsm-firmenich, Richard Ridinger, as his successor

The French-heritage active ingredient manufacturer Gattefossé has expanded its portfolio with a preservative-free version of Gatuline Link n Lift, its flagship lifting bioactive. The new grade responds to growing demand for preservative-free cosmetic formulations while delivering the same performance as the original ingredient

Unilever, the owner of Dove and Vaseline, will work closely with the surfactant experts to accelerate its next-generation product performance and consumer experience

Urban lifestyles continue to shape the way consumers approach beauty and personal care