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Rebalancing skin microbiome from intimacy to odor modulation: Calybiota® Bio

New clinical tests show that Calybiota® Bio from Expanscience reduces body odor by rebalancing the skin microbiome. Sustainably sourced from red kapok tree calyxes, this hydrosoluble ingredient supports overall microbiome balance.

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Product Spotlight: Unilever's Shea Moisture Vitamin C & Niacinamide Even Tone AP/Deo Stick

The product delivers skin benefits while helping to visibly even skin tone with daily use and providing 48-hr sweat and odor control. Here, we take a closer look.

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[corrected] Meadowsweet to Control S. Hominis and Axillary Malodor – As Shown by Meta Sequencing and Culturomics

A meadowsweet extract is described here to control Staphylococcus hominis and its enzymatic activity that causes axillary malodor. Novel meta sequencing and culturomics techniques verified its effects and those of a test deodorant containing it.

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Cosmetics & Toiletries Unveils Beauty Themes for 2025

From skin and hair health, to holistic protection, mind-body beauty and integrated sensory experiences, 2025's media agenda will equip cosmetic chemists and beauty innovators to develop advanced products that compete in a dynamic, competitive marketplace.

The discounted Early Bird rate of $325 ends in July. Submit now for the lower rate and update/amend entries through the Aug. 1 final deadline. www.AlleAwards.com

2025 C&T Allēs Early Bird Rate Ends July 1 — Submit Now, Save $200 and Amend Entry Through Aug. 1

The discounted Early Bird rate ($325) ends on July 1 for the 2025 C&T Allē Awards. Submit now at the lower rate and update/amend entries through the Aug. 1 final deadline.

The Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) Allē Awards bring behind-the-scenes beauty innovation into the spotlight. Learn more at AlleAwards.com.

What Beauty Innovations Qualify for the 2025 C&T Allēs? What Are the Requirements?

What entries compete in the C&T Allēs? From ingredients, blends and prototype/finished formulas, to test methods/tools, devices and digital tech, entries span the cosmetic R&D process. Read on for more and enter now - the deadline is Sept. 13!

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Formula Focus: Slick Stick Deodorant

This deodorant stick features ingredients for long-term moisturization and a silky skin feel.

After users' 'sweatiest” workouts, the videos and commercials depicted their underarms being completely dry. In its decision, the BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division determined the videos and commercials conveyed a message that the product completely prevents underarm sweat and sweat marks.

BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division, Prompted by P&G, Calls Out Unilever's Degree Advanced Deodorant Claims

The BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division called on Unilever to discontinue or modify claims suggesting its Degree Advanced Antiperspirant prevents sweat and sweat marks throughout intense exercise. P&G brought forth the challenge.

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Unilever Pays $2 M to Resolve Suave Aerosol Benzene Suit

The settlement resolves claims of benzene contamination in the Suave 24-hr Protection Powder Aerosol Antiperspirant and Fresh Aerosol Antiperspirant.

The emerging science of the microbiome is still in its infancy, yet it is the driving force behind a transformative scientific revolution in beauty and beyond. What lies ahead will have broad implications for scientists, marketing and R&D professionals, academic institutions, our health, and perhaps our survival.

Coming Soon: 'Evolutionary Biology & the Future of Skin Microbiome Innovation'

Speaker Larry Weiss, M.D., is CEO and founder of Weiss Bioscience, Inc., a San Francisco-based microbiome biotechnology company and manufacturer of Symbiome skin care.

Panelists noted that the sensoriality provided by the alkane emollients was not significantly different from that of cyclopentasiloxane.

Alkane Emollients as Biodegradable, Sensorial Silicone Alternatives in Deodorants

This article explores the development of stable, silicone-free deodorants that maintain silicone-like sensory properties. Described here are the formulation methodology and sensory tests that identified alkane emollients as sustainable, sensorial options.

The technology reportedly controls foul smells through chemical elimination of 'foul' odorants and simultaneously 'harmonizes olfactively' with malodor sources to diminish the perception of off odors.

Eurofragance Unveils Verdenix Upcycled Malodor Scent Technology

Eurofragance will use the new malodor technology in its in-house formulations for soaps, shower gels, detergents, dishwashing liquids and more.

Future ads must not feature claims that competing deodorants or antiperspirants, by inhibiting perspiration or containing synthetic ingredients including aluminium salts, are linked to health problems such as hormonal imbalances, itchiness, rashes or body odor.

ASA Rules Wild Cosmetics Deodorant Claims are Misleading

The UK-registered Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) upheld its ruling that a Dec. 2, 2022, YouTube ad and information posted on the website of deodorant manufacturer Wild Cosmetics misled consumers. The ad can no longer appear in the original form.

Glycerin reportedly has antibacterial properties, primarily as an osmolyte. By creating osmotic pressure, it can disable or destroy bacteria cells.

Oobleq Highlights Simple Starch Hydrogel Deodorant

Metaperspirant is a simple starch-based hydrogel that acts in several ways to prevent odor. Per Oobleq, one is by forming a film and adhering to odor-causing bacteria to prevent them from cleaving the precursors found in apocrine sweat.

Cashmere Mist Deodorant offers scent notes of lily of the valley, bergamot, amber, musk, Moroccan jasmine and sandalwood.

Donna Karan Releases Cashmere Mist Deodorant

Cashmere Mist Deodorant offers scent notes of lily of the valley, Moroccan jasmine and sandalwood.

Variability among several ingredients allows for tuning rheology, carrying capacity, moisture vapor transmission rate and adhesive strength.

GluEco Highlights Bio-based Dermal Adhesive for Topical Delivery

Developed through a licensing agreement with Purdue University, the DermAmaize adhesive film provides the long term delivery of antimicrobial oils, antioxidants, vitamins, soothing agents, bioactives and more.

Patent Pick: L'Oréal Sticks it to Odor with Magnesium-based Deodorant Solid

L'Oréal has applied for a patent on a stable sensorial deodorant emulsion stick comprising a magnesium salt as an alternative to undesirable aluminum salts.

The spray is said to give the user's armpits the ultimate defense, with 'ridiculously long-lasting' sweat and odor protection power.

Label Challenge Answer: Old Spice Sweat Defense Antiperspirant

Cosmetics & Toiletries puts your formulating skills to the test with this weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Monday, you respond in the comments, and we give the answers in our Friday newsletter. Good luck.

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