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Regenerative skin care designed at Beaulieu with rapidly visible results

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Introducing the Laboratoires Botanique Avancée regenerative skincare range

Chapô : Laboratoires Botanique Avancée unveils an exceptional range of regenerative skin care products, incorporating innovative technology.

Laboratoires Botanique Avancée presents its new-generation regenerative skincare range. Considered a new signature of French luxury cosmetics, this range focuses on anti-aging care, with a selection of short, ultra-concentrated, scientifically advanced products designed to reactivate the skin's youthful mechanisms over the long term.

Exclusive Neo-Regen technology

The fruit of several years' research in plant biotechnology, the brand relies on a breakthrough innovation: exclusive Neo-Regen technology, developed in collaboration with Dr. Jean-Marc Lemaître, a specialist in cellular aging. This technology acts simultaneously at the molecular, cellular and tissue levels, enabling visible, global skin regeneration.

A short, powerful and highly concentrated range

The collection is made up of four fundamental skincare products, enriched with millions of plant stem cells and concentrated with up to 30 % of active ingredients, with a minimum of 95 % of ingredients of natural origin. Designed as a complete ritual, the range includes :

  • Regenerative Cream Serum: a hybrid treatment to stimulate skin regeneration.
  • Crème Fondante Régénérative: firms, corrects wrinkles and improves skin comfort.
  • Regenerative Silky Eye Cream: targeted care to smooth and revitalize the eye contour.
  • Moisture Infusion Lotion: the first step in preparing the skin and boosting the effectiveness of subsequent treatments.
Complete rituals and refillable formats complete the range, combining luxury, performance and durability.

Clinically proven results

The formulas deliver measurable performance:

  • up to +53 % firmness,
  • -20 % of wrinkles,
  • +92 % of skin comfort after 3 months' use.
These results are validated by clinical tests and by a novel approach: the evaluation of active ingredients on skin organoids, a world first resulting from over 30 years of research in regenerative medicine.

Based at the heart of the Baulieu botanical estate in Provence, the laboratories develop their formulas from a unique ecosystem, including plant stem cells with high regenerative potential and mineral-rich spring water. This alliance between living nature and scientific innovation embodies a more sustainable and effective vision of beauty. Launched at the end of 2025, the brand is already establishing itself as a player to watch for its radical approach and immediate visible results.

Givaudan inaugurates a new fragrance factory in Pedro Escobedo, Mexico

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Givaudan strengthens its presence in Latin America with the construction of a new plant in Pedro Escobedo.

On April 24, 2026, Givaudan celebrated the start of construction work on a new plant in Pedro Escobedo, Mexico. This event marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to the region and its customers.

Plant inauguration and key initiatives

The ceremony was the occasion for two major announcements: the official opening of an expanded perfumery and beauty ingredients production site, now fully operational, and the launch of construction of a new compounding plant. The latter will reach a production capacity of 20,000 to 25,000 tonnes by 2029. Investment in these projects amounts to over 160 million US dollars.

Commitment to sustainability and growth

Christian Stammkoetter, General Manager of Givaudan, said: « Both events build on previous major investments made at our Pedro Escobedo site. In 2024, Givaudan inaugurated an extension to the production site dedicated to encapsulation technologies, doubling its capacity, which now represents 40 % of our worldwide capacity in this field. With this new phase, we're not just expanding our presence; we're strengthening the basis for a more collaborative relationship with our customers in this region. "

Maurizio Volpi, President of Givaudan Fragrances and Beauty, added: « The new Pedro Escobedo site represents a forward-looking step for our Perfumes and Beauty business in Latin America. "

Each investment has increased Pedro Escobedo's strategic importance, positioning him as a pillar of Givaudan's growth in the Latin American market.

Launch of Hostapon CT solid by Clariant: a gentle, high-performance cleaning agent

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Clariant introduces Hostapon CT solid, a salt-free surfactant that delivers exceptional foaming performance while being gentle on sensitive skin.

Clariant has introduced Hostapon CT solid, a salt-free taurate surfactant, enriching its portfolio of mild cleansers for cosmetic applications. This new ingredient, which is part of the « Gentle Giants »Clariant's new "Lather" range offers outstanding foaming performance while maintaining adequate softness, responding to growing consumer demand for effective yet gentle cleaning solutions.

Market data and consumer needs

The launch is part of a market shift, with dry skin claims increasing in new cosmetics launches, rising from 0.6 % in 2023 to 3.9 % in 2025. In Germany, 51 % of adults suffer from dry skin, and consumers are increasingly looking for products formulated with less irritating ingredients that protect the skin barrier and offer luxurious sensory experiences. Hostapon CT solid meets this demand by providing formulators with a high-performance solution that transforms daily cleansing into a premium, skin-friendly experience.

Technical specifications

Hostapon CT solid gives formulators the flexibility to create sophisticated cleaning products. With 90 % of active ingredients, this surfactant ensures excellent foam stability, maintaining a durable, light foam that enhances the consumer experience. Its anionic composition of sodium methyl cocoyl taurate enables clear formulations, offering silky lubricity and softness suitable for sensitive skin applications.

The technical benefits go beyond foam performance. Hostapon CT solid guarantees better oil stability than other taurates, ensuring formulation integrity under a variety of conditions. Its low salt content offers enhanced formulation flexibility, enabling cosmetic chemists to create innovative textures ranging from pearlescent shampoos to clear, luxurious body and facial cleansers. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for high-end cleansers targeting consumers concerned about dry, sensitive skin.

Clariant places particular emphasis on sustainability in its innovation strategy. Hostapon CT solid reflects this commitment with a renewable carbon index of 80 % and easy biodegradability. The product is available with RSPO Mass Balance certification, enabling sustainable sourcing of renewable ingredients while offering premium performance. This combination of environmental responsibility and technical excellence positions Hostapon CT solid as a forward-thinking choice for brands committed to the well-being of consumers and the health of the planet.

Clariant will be presenting Hostapon CT solid at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026, May 19-20 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

Cosmogen acquires Asquan and creates Cosmogen&Asquan Group

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The acquisition of Asquan by Cosmogen gives birth to Cosmogen&Asquan Group, a new international group that provides agile support to brands, both institutional and emerging, for all their packaging needs. The new group employs nearly 80 people and has consolidated sales of 50 million USD.

Cosmogen&Asquan Group will be led by CEO Priscille Allais, with Asquan founder Henri Tinchant taking on the role of COO. President and CEO of Cosmogen, Priscille Allais held senior positions at L'Oréal, LVMH and Michael Kors, before founding and managing GiftID and then We Scale It. Founder and Chairman of the Asquan Group, Henri Tinchant is co-founder of the HCT Group, where he worked for many years.

A premium offering unique on the market

Cosmogen, expert in high value-added application solutions for beauty, well-being and health, and Asquan, specialist in multi-category premium packaging, are joining forces today. Together, they are creating a premium offering unique on the market, covering all skincare, haircare, make-up and fragrance segments, combining global and customized solutions.

Their complementarity is fully expressed through their teams, their know-how, their products, their geographical locations and their customers. Where Cosmogen distinguishes itself through innovation and specific development, Asquan brings execution power and extended product coverage.

An international customer portfolio

Cosmogen&Asquan Group's customer portfolio, which includes LVMH, L'Oréal, Clarins, Caudalie, Puig, Shiseido, Westman Atelier, Huda Beauty, Kayali and Martine, bears witness to both the diversity of the brand universes it supports and the strength of its international roots. Present in Europe, the United States, Asia and the Middle East, Cosmogen&Asquan Group has a solid, balanced base from which to accelerate its growth and create new synergies to serve its brands.

An agile, fabless model«

In addition to its product offering, the Group relies on an agile, «fabless» model, based on a robust international industrial network, combined with a strong capacity for innovation embodied in patents, specific developments and strategic sourcing, enabling it to combine creativity, performance and speed of execution.

Eco-responsible commitment and eco-design

Their commitment to eco-responsibility is reflected in Cosmogen's status as a company with a mission, and in their EcoVadis Gold ratings. Cosmogen&Asquan Group's development is part of a demanding approach to environmental and social responsibility.

A strategy to be announced at the end of 2024

This merger is in line with Cosmogen's strategy, announced at the time of its partnership with Weinberg Capital Partners at the end of 2024: to accelerate its growth and become a leading global player. Asquan was the ideal partner to build this project.

In a consolidating beauty market, it was essential to evolve. The acquisition of Asquan was an obvious choice, given the strong complementarity between our two companies. Today, this operation enables us to become a benchmark global group for global brands, while strengthening our environmental and social commitments. I'm looking forward to working with Henri Tinchant, who brings with him unique experience in the sector. »explains Priscille Allais, CEO of Cosmogen&Asquan Group.

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For his part, Henri Tinchant, COO of Cosmogen&Asquan Group, declares: « This merger strengthens our ability to support our customers while preserving their trust, thanks to the constant attention we pay to them and our uncompromising quality of service. The size we have now reached is a structuring lever: it strengthens our industrial footprint, consolidates our expertise and broadens our range of solutions. Above all, this dynamic benefits our customers and amplifies what has always been our strength. "

Cosmogen&Asquan Group thus opens a new chapter in its development. This operation is the first step in a broader strategy to build a leader in premium packaging, capable of structuring its market over the long term and accompanying the transformations of the beauty industry.

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Berkem launches Cocoamind for mental well-being

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The Berkem Group unveils Cocoamind, an innovative cocoa extract designed to support cognition and emotional balance.

The Berkem Group, a major player in plant-based chemistry, has announced the launch of Cocoamind, a new nutraceutical active specifically designed to improve mental well-being. This cocoa extract is derived from selected, unfermented and unroasted cocoa beans, and features a proven dual action: supporting cognitive performance and maintaining emotional balance.

Concentration, memory, mood and emotional well-being

Cocoamind addresses the main challenges of modern mental health by tackling four key dimensions: concentration, memory, mood and emotional well-being, in an often demanding day-to-day life. The effectiveness of this active ingredient was evaluated in a pilot study involving 105 participants over a two-month period. The results, obtained via scientifically recognized questionnaires, highlighted the beneficial effects on these four dimensions, with improvements noted as early as the first month of supplementation.

A global vision of mental well-being

Nathalie Lévy, Health, Beauty & Nutrition Marketing Manager at the Berkem Group, says: « With Cocoamind, we wanted to develop an active ingredient capable of addressing mental well-being in its entirety. This launch reflects our conviction that mental health is not just about managing stress: it also encompasses the ability to concentrate, to feel positive emotions and to thrive in an increasingly intense day-to-day life. "

Cocoamind will be presented at the Vitafoods Europe trade show, to be held in Barcelona from May 5 to 7, 2026.

Solabia wins two Gold Awards at In-Cosmetics Global 2026

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Solabia Group was honored with two Gold Awards at the 2026 edition of In-Cosmetics Global, in recognition of its ViscoPure and OleoVeil Care innovations.

At In-Cosmetics Global 2026, Solabia showcased a new wave of active and functional ingredients, highlighting the importance of performance and sensoriality in skincare, make-up and hair care.

Among the innovations presented, ViscoPure received the Gold Award in the Best Functional Ingredient category. This entirely biobased, water-based gelling agent offers exceptional viscosity at ultra-low doses, and enables the creation of stable, sensorial textures, thanks to an eco-designed, solvent-free manufacturing process.

The OleoVeil Care innovation, awarded in the Make-Up Bar category, is an amphiphilic film-forming emollient that reduces peeling while offering resistance to water and transfer. Its structure, combining hydrophobic and hydrophilic blocks, ensures excellent skin affinity.

Bloomlight, an organic active inspired by nature, targets neuropigmentation via exosome-mediated communication. Made from organic lemon thyme, it acts on neurogenic factors associated with stress. In clinical tests, Bloomlight has been shown to even out skin tone and reduce the appearance of dark spots.

3Dermilyn GH, an easily accessible active ingredient derived from plantain seeds and Cosmos-approved, stands out for its anti-inflammatory and restorative properties. This polysaccharide instantly moisturizes the skin, promoting cell regeneration and cutaneous well-being.

To illustrate the «Awaken your senses» theme, Solabia also created a Texture Area, where visitors could discover the sensory signature of new ingredients through 11 formulas and texture demonstrations.

This double victory demonstrates Solabia's ongoing commitment to innovation, sustainability and scientific excellence in the field of natural cosmetic ingredients. These distinctions were complemented by two BSB Awards, confirming the recognition of the high-performance formulations presented.

Seppic unveils innovations for a «cosmetics odyssey» at in-cosmetics 2026

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Seppic presents at in-cosmetics 2026 its new «The Cosmos Beauty Odyssey» collection of formulations, combining scientific effectiveness and well-being.

At in-cosmetics Global 2026, Seppic launched a collection of formulations entitled «The Cosmos Beauty Odyssey». This initiative redefines personal care as a futuristic journey, seeking to meet growing consumer demand for holistic well-being.

The collection focuses on five cosmetic and two nutraceutical formulations, integrating «In & Out» nutricosmetic formulas. Seppic, with its focus on well-being, combines technical performance with unique sensory experiences, reflecting trends in ageing well, body fragrance and personal care.

With its Daily Anti-Gravity Care product, Seppic treats age-related skin slackening with the anti-sagging active ingredient Sagacious. The formula also incorporates Sensanov WR protective shield, a light emulsifier that creates a melting texture on the skin, preserving moisture.

Inspired by the «Ice Giants», Cica Milky Moisturizing Toner features a stable, ultra-fluid emulsion thanks to Montanov L. This formulation creates a liquid «thermal cocoon», while ensuring optimal hydration and skin protection.

Lipoid Kosmetik wins three prizes at the BSB Innovation Awards 2026

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Lipoid Kosmetik AG was recognized for its innovations at the BSB Innovation Awards 2026, with two first prizes and one second prize.

Lipoid Kosmetik AG was once again honored at the BSB Innovation Awards 2026. This ceremony highlights innovation in cosmetics, raw materials, finished products and technologies, bringing together major players in the global beauty market.

This year, Lipoid Kosmetik secured two first prizes and one second prize, underlining its strong commitment to performance, sustainability and innovative product development. In the Cosmetics/Raw Materials/Actives category, Cascara Pro took first prize. This product, derived from recycled coffee cherry hulls (cascara), combines natural caffeine with numerous phytocompounds, supporting scalp health and follicle longevity, while embodying a sustainable sourcing concept.

Phospholipon 90 H IP was honored with first prize in the Cosmetics/Raw Materials/Functional category. This hydrogenated phospholipid, based on non-GMO soy, offers biomimetic support for the skin barrier, excellent formulation aesthetics and superior skin feel. In addition, Cashew Apple Pro won second prize in the Natural Products/Raw Materials/Actives category. This extract, based on recycled cashew apple, offers proven benefits for skin hydration and vitality.

Lipoid Kosmetik's success at the BSB Innovation Awards 2026 highlights its dedication to combining nature, science and sustainability. By continually translating emerging trends into high-performance ingredients, the company empowers its partners to create innovative cosmetic solutions that meet the evolving needs of consumers worldwide.

Increase in AI skincare research reaches 2,647 %

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Research into artificial intelligence skincare is increasing dramatically, leading consumers to explore new beauty technologies.

According to research data analyzed by Fresha, searches for “AI skincare” reached 733,000 over the past month, up 2,647 % year-on-year. This surge reflects consumers' growing interest in a new wave of beauty technologies, from skin analysis via selfies to AI-assisted devices designed to personalize skincare at home.

AI skincare: understanding and limits

While AI is becoming increasingly visible in the beauty world, Fresha points out that many consumers still don't fully understand what these tools are, what they can really do, and where their limits begin. Danielle Louise, beauty expert on the Fresha app, said, « AI skincare is taking off because it promises two things that beauty consumers are looking for today: personalization and convenience. "

The AI skincare products that fuel this boom fall into a number of well-defined categories. These include:

  • Skin analysis and selfie scan tools for assessing visible skin features.
  • AI-based product recommendation platforms, using facial scans and questionnaires to recommend suitable products.
  • Intelligent care devices, adapting treatments according to information provided by the user.
  • Predictive technologies for the skin, assessing how the skin may react to certain ingredients.
Danielle Louise adds: « Where they are most effective today is in providing support. They can help guide product selection and make routines more personalized. "

However, it is crucial that consumers remain vigilant in the event of dermatological problems. Danielle Louise warns: “« The danger arises when consumers begin to believe that an intelligent beauty tool can tell them everything they need to know about their skin. It can't. "

Why is AI skincare so popular now?

The rise of AI skincare reflects an evolution in the way consumers approach beauty. Danielle Louise adds, « Consumers are becoming more selective in their purchases, but at the same time, they are exposed to more products than ever before. "

This shift is reinforced by consumers' desire for personalization in their skincare routines, while seeking to avoid the increased complexity of too many options. Trust in these products will depend on brands being transparent about the distinction between practicality and true expertise.

Clariant presents its new beauty philosophy with «Let True Beauty Glow».»

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Clariant launches the «Let True Beauty Glow» formulation concept, combining multifunctional innovation and authenticity.

Clariant recently unveiled its «Let True Beauty Glow» Formulation Concept 2026, introducing a beauty innovation strategy designed to celebrate natural radiance and authentic self-expression. The concept is based on the idea of «hacking nature's secret of radiance», where the emphasis is on enhancing what already exists rather than radically transforming appearance.

This formulation concept illustrates two major changes in consumer behavior. On the one hand, value-conscious consumers are looking for higher-performance products offering multiple benefits, moving away from traditional categories to focus on the essentials of their routines. On the other, a trend towards authentic beauty, with minimal ingredients and maximum trust, is replacing exaggerated promises and complex routines.

The portfolio includes 15 innovative formulations aimed at meeting these changing needs, including hair care solutions such as GlowRay Hair Mist, protecting hair on beach days, and FreshUp Body Spray, offering an instant cooling effect. Formulations take advantage of Clariant's advanced ingredient technologies, including Aristoflex variants for lightweight textures, plant-derived emulsifiers and emollients, and Eclipsogen UV filters for advanced protection.

Clariant will also be showcasing its «Let True Beauty Glow» concept at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 on May 19 and 20 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, booth 841, where visitors will have the opportunity to test formulations and discuss their potential in new product development.

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