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Recent Articles from the Prospector Knowledge Center
17 May
Sustainability at the Core of In-Cosmetics Global 2023
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Sustainability at the Core of In-Cosmetics Global 2023

Find out what new cosmetic ingredients were introduced at Suppliers Day 2018 in the Prospector Knowledge Center.
The 2023 In-Cosmetics Global edition was a great success, with many visitors and new launches, and a great interest in the sustainability zone which I had the pleasure of moderating. The highlight for me was the realization that the great … Continued

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03 May
Ingredients Matter: Elevate your formulas with Upsalite®
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Ingredients Matter: Elevate your formulas with Upsalite®


By: Mary Sundborg, VP of Sales and Marketing, Disruptive Materials In 2013 a new material, Upsalite, was discovered at Sweden’s Uppsala University. It was made possible by Professor Maria Strømme and her team of researchers. Previously thought to be impossible … Continued

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03 May
How the New USA Cosmetic Regulation Updates Will Impact Your Cosmetic Brand
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How the New USA Cosmetic Regulation Updates Will Impact Your Cosmetic Brand

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Late December 2022, The Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation Act of 2022 (MOCRA) was passed in the USA – and while the actual regulations are yet to be finalized, the clever cosmetic businesses will be looking at what changes they may … Continued

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