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[video] Could Ultrafine Bubbles Replace Surfactants?
Kazuki Kobayashi, of POLA Chemical Industries, recently proposed that ultrafine bubbles could act as emulsifiers to cleanse skin, omitting the need for potentially irritating surfactants. He presented his work during the IFSCC 2024 Congress. Watch now.
Safety
Safety Alerts: Drunk Elephant's 'Mix-up,' 285 European Cosmetics with Banned Ingredients, Dynarex Extended Recall
Cleansing
Thomas Swan Premieres Casamed BKC, BKC PF Antimicrobials for Confident, 'Futureproof' Supply
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Skin Care
Formula Focus: Sulfate-free Gel Soap
This gel soap formula provides a sulfate-free option, addressing today's consumer concerns over given ingredients.
Cleansing
AmphiStar's AmphiCare Upcycled Bio-based Surfactant Offers Safe, Gentle Alternative for Hair Care and Skin Care
The company's platform leverages Starmerella bombicola yeast "originally isolated from bumblebee honey," per AmphiStar, to produce glycolipid biosurfactants.
Cleansing
Product Spotlight: Thayers Blemish Clearing Balm
Described as a lightweight moisturizer, this balm is said to provide essential hydration while targeting acne with an alcohol-free formula. It reportedly leaves skin feeling renewed thanks in part to detoxifying lemongrass oil.
Sponsored
A new collagen era for hair care with Col-Frag remastered™
Col-Frag remastered™ is a type I collagen fragment produced in Wild plants as biofactories through vertical farming, that provides volume, gloss and facilitates combing.
Skin Care
Formula Focus: Nectar Body Wash
This nectar body wash has a honey-like texture and is rich in actives for gentle cleansing and extra hydration. It also features ingredients for moisture retention and to help support the skin’s microbiome profile.
Actives
BioAktive Reveals Pore-reducing, Skin-smoothing Effects of Lactomaizol Postbiotic
Previously described for sebum regulation and gentle cleansing, Lactomaizol has now been shown in vivo to shrink pores and smooth skin.
Event Coverage
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Unveils Beauty Themes for 2025
From skin and hair health, to holistic protection, mind-body beauty and integrated sensory experiences, 2025's media agenda will equip cosmetic chemists and beauty innovators to develop advanced products that compete in a dynamic, competitive marketplace.
Actives
SYMPARE MES: 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.
Cleansing
Nouryon's Structure M3 Polysaccharide Confers Biodegradability to Cleansing
The Structure M3 co-surfactant is said significantly reduce the irritation potential of commonly used surfactant systems, providing mildness, cleansing and foaming in shampoo, facial cleanser and body wash formulations.
Event Coverage
2025
C&T Allēs
Early Bird Rate Ends July 1 — Submit Now, Save $200 and Amend Entry Through Aug. 1
The discounted Early Bird rate ($325) ends on July 1 for the 2025
C&T Allē Awards
. Submit now at the lower rate and update/amend entries through the Aug. 1 final deadline.
Cleansing
Biopolax's BPX Gemini Surfactants Emulsify, Boost Other Eco-surfactants
BPX Gemini can form micelles in aqueous solutions at lower concentrations. It enhances the performance of eco-friendly surfactants such as APG and can act as a co-emulsifier. Its zwitterionic version also increases foam and foam stability.
