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Greener peptides for skin

Greener peptides for skin: what peptides do for skin, why they are recognised for their proven cosmetic efficacy and to what extent peptides can be considered as sustainable cosmetic active...

How Asia trends are evolving the game of men’s beauty

It has been well-acknowledged that the global pandemic significantly changed the beauty and personal care consumers behaviour and landscape. Though not a new concept, men’s grooming had been uncommon...

The importance of women in chemistry: Our experiences at Croda

International Day of Women and Girls in science is an important day for women and girls across the world. Find out about the experiences of women at Croda in the chemical industry as we celebrate...

Sun care trends – what’s on the horizon?

As well-being and healthy skin remain at the core of sun care, science backed claims across categories will be essential in the growth of this vibrant market. Brands need to stay abreast of what is...

Top 6 trendy emotive cosmetic ingredients for 2023

2023 will be all about optimism! Crodarom and Alban Muller invite you to discover how emotive botanical extracts can be ideal cosmetic ingredients to address consumer’s major trends.

The plastic microbeads phase out in Personal Care

The demand for a more sustainable world is growing, especially motivated by a rising concern about global warming and the potential for environmental damage caused by manufacturing processes and the...

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Trending in hair care: the rise of repair

Following an increased awareness of – and fascination with – hair health, demand has accelerated for products that strengthen and repair hair damage. This blog explores the elements driving the trend,...

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COP 15, Biodiversity and the Nagoya Protocol

Find out about COP 15 and one of its international agreements, the Nagoya Protocol, that will be part of the UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal this year.

Titanium dioxide carcinogen classification overturned

Titanium dioxide, although approved as safe for use in dermally applied sunscreens, was classified as carcinogenic by inhalation in certain powder forms by EU. However, this classification has just...

Synthetic biology in cosmetics: limitless perspectives

Have you already heard about synthetic biology? Learn about synthetic biology and numerous sustainable benefits to produce molecules of interest for cosmetic applications.

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Grateful for Mother Nature: Inspired by Natural Beauty

From dietary choices to clean, sustainable brands, the conscious consumer desires a more natural lifestyle, sparking a shift across all industries, including beauty and personal care. Interest in...

UltimoPure™ : Purifying Oils for Personal Care

According to Mintel research, 82% of Chinese consumers think that it is worth paying more for products of higher quality. This has led to a variety of organisations and apps focused on ingredient...

Body Positive Movement: The role of natural cosmetics

The Body Positive social movement has led the major developments in the body care market in the recent years, with the skinification and healthification of cosmetics. Discover how high-performance...

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Titanium dioxide food ban in Europe explained

UV filters, and their potential impact on human health and the environment, are receiving close scrutiny from regulators across the globe. Whilst use of mineral UV filters is on the rise due to...

Sustainability without compromise with ChromaPur CV2 and CV7

Discover our latest products launch ChromaPur CV2 & CV7, that offer a sustainable and functional replacement to plastic microbeads.

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Croda’s latest innovation – ChromaPur™ CV2 and CV7

Discover Croda's new sustainable and functional alternatives to plastic microbeads, ChromaPur CV2 and CV7, offering exceptional sensory and optical benefits to skin care and colour cosmetics.

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Makeup trends 2022: The wake-up of makeup & return to routine

The hibernation of makeup is over- it’s time to wake up! The combination of a relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions and a desire for routine is set to drive immense growth in the beauty and personal...

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Beauty Cares about Carbon – How the beauty industry can help mitigate climate change

Climate change is no longer something that we can set to tackle in the future. Read this blog to discover some of the actions that can be taken to reduce our carbon emissions in Beauty and Personal...

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Sulfate-free solutions for the conscious consumer

Sulfates are often considered a controversial class of ingredients, with a boom in the number of sulfate-free claims in the personal care industry. Learn more about the market dynamics that are...

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Meeting the demand for vegan beauty

The demand for vegan beauty products is dramatically on the rise with consumers seeking vegan suitable beauty formulations. Croda can help with the quest for vegan beauty with a portfolio of vegan...