Cosmetics and Personal Care

Recent developments

U.S. UV filter approvals

The FDA authorized bemotrizinol, introducing a new U.S. UV filter after decades. BASF’s Tinosorb S and dsm‑firmenich’s PARSOL® Shield deliver broad UVA/UVB coverage and photostability, and help stabilize avobenzone. GRASE and MUsT evaluations support use in high‑SPF, sensitive‑skin formulations.

New skin actives

Croda introduced the plant‑derived Malvallin™ botanical active for skin resilience across epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. Data show 28‑day improvements in hydration, redness, texture and cheek volume, plus perception metrics. COSMOS, vegan, RSPO and Halal credentials support prevention‑focused premium skincare and streamlined formulations.

Asia R&D expansion

Evonik opened the Shanghai Asia Beauty Science & Innovation Center, integrating biotech ingredient creation, applied formulation labs, Asian‑skin research and customer co‑creation. Capabilities include enzymatic esterification, polyglycerol esters, high‑throughput screening and 3D skin models to accelerate claim‑substantiated launches for China and wider Asia.

Sustainable inputs, packaging

Supply chains targeted lower footprints and circularity. Dow and Univar will distribute Decarbia low‑carbon products with assured PCFs. Croda launched Beauty of Zero to embed sustainability across development. PureCycle and Reliable Caps introduced closures using PureFive Ultra recycled polypropylene (up to 75% PCR) to meet EPR/PPWR mandates.

Portfolio and adjacencies

IFF agreed to sell its Food Ingredients business to CVC, directing proceeds to debt reduction and core scent and biosciences. Evonik advanced biosurfactant applications via sustainable, lower‑toxicity mining chemicals; though mining‑focused, the platform aligns with greener surfactants for home and personal care.