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An annual publication, Company Profiles features leading industry suppliers with information about markets served, products, technologies and services for beauty, pesonal care and home care.

Protesil JLH (INCI: Trimethylsilyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein PG-Propyl Methylsilanediol Crosspolymer, Water) is a new hybrid polymer from Seiwa Kasei that the Japanese supplier says combines the hair care benefits of plant protein, the smooth feel of silicone and the hydrophobicity of alkyl groups to repair damage caused by coloring and daily stress. The ingredient is recommended for use in color care shampoo, color care treatment and hair masks.

The Conference on Natural and Biobased Cosmetic Ingredients, organized by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), was held in Troy, NY in April. As it often happens when something really important takes place, this conference passed nearly unnoticed.

Preservatives are key components in a personal care formulation. And, R&D teams are always on the lookout for novel ingredients when it comes to creating a product that is safe and effective. What’s more, sustainability is increasing in demand from beauty consumers. Happi tapped industry experts—featured alphabetically by company name—to talk about the latest developments in preservatives for 2026 and beyond.

The long-awaited announcement from US FDA that bemotrizinol (BEMT) was approved as GRASE for sunscreens arrived with much fanfare last month. And rightfully so. It may not have taken as long as the New York Knicks did to win their second NBA Championship—but it was quite a dry spell for sunscreen chemists in the US. The process took more than two decades of scientific work, advocacy and persistence from dedicated stakeholders.

With the growing number of beauty lovers incorporating SPF into their daily makeup routines, the need for multi-functional products has never been greater. During a fireside chat at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ 2026 Suppliers’ Day in May, Supergoop! Chief Innovation Officer Akshay Talati said one of modern beauty’s biggest innovations is making SPF part of everyday routines with a compatible texture key to usage.

Dear Valerie: Should solubilizers be added to foaming surfactant formulations? After adding them, I have noticed they reduce foam. Some claim they are a “superfatting” agent and if a fragrance needs to be solubilized, the surfactants can already do so. I would love your expertise on it. —Foamy Whether Dear Foamy, May I grouse for a moment? I dislike broad sweeping statements about ingredients as the answer is often complex.

An annual publication, Company Profiles features leading industry suppliers with information about markets served, products, technologies and services for beauty, pesonal care and home care.

Procedure (100g, disper) Mix A. Add B to A (stirring 1,400 rpm), and stir (3,000 rpm, 5 min). Add C to 2), and stir (1,500 rpm, 5 min). Properties pH 4.0-5.0 (25°C), Viscosity 1,000-4,000 mPa•s (25°C Brookfield viscometer No.3, 30 rpm). This formulation is stable for a month under the condition of 0°C, 25°C and 50°C.

Head & Shoulders has added a new dandruff shampoo that offers sensorial feel perfect for summer’s soaring temperatures. Glacier Mint Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is infused with menthol to leave the scalp feeling revitalized and refreshed while providing longer-lasting protection against flakes. The formula has 1% zinc pyrithione to control dandruff and itch with a sensational cooling experience, providing instant and lasting relief, according to the brand.