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Between cutting-edge science and a return to natural origins, cosmetic actives are redefining trends and brand strategies. An evolution analysed by Spate, a beauty trend data specialist.

The global coconut oil market could reach $11.05 billion by 2031, up from $7.75 billion in 2026, according to Mordor Intelligence, representing an average annual growth rate of 7.36%.

The global market for polyglycerol fatty acid esters (PGFEs) is entering a new phase of growth.

According to Verified Market Research, the global algae-derived products market could nearly double and reach $10.43 billion by 2032, compared with $5.74 billion in 2024, driven by the diversification of industrial applications.

At NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026, Supergoop! will host a keynote focused on the evolution of sun protection toward a more seamless integration into daily skincare routines.

The German group, specialising in fragrance and flavour ingredients, has launched its first share buyback programme worth up to €400 million.

Paramelt has taken a majority stake in German company Kahl GmbH & Co. KG, a specialist in natural waxes based in Trittau.

The US startup, founded in 2022 and specialising in the production of sustainable fats and lipids, has launched a Hygiene & Beauty division — its first venture outside the food sector.

Sweetch has acquired Laboratoire Greenpharma, the French specialist in R&D for natural actives, phytochemistry, and green extraction technologies.

At its Innovation Campus in Shanghai, BASF has integrated, an automated formulation stability-testing workstation designed by XtalPi.

The US specialist in cosmetic ingredient development has announced a $29 million (€27 m) investment to expand and modernise its facility in Lincolnton, North Carolina.

The US biotech company has closed a Series B funding round led by Pointe Angels, an independent investors’ club, to significantly increase production capacity at its Livonia facility in Michigan.

The US chemical company has petitioned US federal authorities to denounce the unfair trade practices of Indonesia and Malaysia in the fatty acids market.

The German giant and the Swedish vegetable oils specialist have renewed their strategic partnership in favour of a sustainable shea supply chain in West Africa.

Faced with stricter regulations and the quest for naturalness, developing effective preservation systems has become a strategic challenge for formulators.

As part of its Nature is People (NIP®) programme, the Italian company has published its new sustainability report for the seventh consecutive year.

Le spécialiste de la couleur publie son quinzième rapport annuel de durabilité et annonce avoir atteint 86 % de son objectif 2030 sur la trajectoire vers la neutralité carbone d’ici 2050.

The Indian deep-tech company is opening an integrated pilot biorefinery in Bengaluru. Backed by $3.5 million (€3.25 m) in funding (Omnivore, BII), the company uses a proprietary "circular chemistry" platform to transform agricultural residues into high-performance materials.

The international bio-ingredient supplier based in the Cayman Islands, has announced the creation of a joint laboratory with the Shaanxi Chang'an Pilot Life Science Industry Innovation Centre in Xi'an, China.

The international group, which specialises in the distribution and formulation of ingredients and speciality chemicals, announced the opening of a new Beauty & Personal Care laboratory in Brea, California.