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Gattefossé accelerates production ramp-up at its Lufkin facility with eight validated ingredients

Gattefossé, a leading provider of specialty ingredients and formulation solutions for the pharmaceutical and personal care industries, announces the successful validation of eight strategic ingredients at its Lufkin, Texas facility. Three pharmaceutical excipients and five cosmetic ingredients have now achieved manufacturing equivalency, marking a major milestone in the company’s strategy to expand regional manufacturing while ensuring consistent quality and reliable supply worldwide.

The Impact of Glycation on the Skin and an Inside-Out Approach to Mitigating It

Glycation is a hidden driver of skin ageing. It occurs when sugars bind to collagen and elastin, forming AGEs that reduce skin firmness, elasticity and radiance. Combined with oxidative stress, glycation accelerates wrinkles and skin sagging. A balanced diet, antioxidant-rich foods, healthy lifestyle habits and targeted skincare may help slow this process and support healthier-looking skin.

Author: Lana Brkić, mag.ing.cheming.

Layn Natural Ingredients to Highlight Monk Fruit Decoction Solutions at IFT FIRST 2026

Layn Natural Ingredients, a global leader in polyphenol-rich botanical extract manufacturing and the world’s largest producer and innovator of monk fruit and stevia sweeteners, will showcase its expanded portfolio of monk fruit sweetener solutions at IFT FIRST 2026, including its recently introduced monk fruit decoction powder and liquid, designed to provide food, beverage, flavor, and […]

Legislative Framework for Sodium Butyrate: Food Supplement or Food for Special Medical Purposes

The classification of sodium butyrate hinges on its intended physiological application, as regulatory bodies must determine whether it functions as a general dietary supplement or as a food for special medical purposes designed for patients with specific metabolic requirements (Kaźmierczak-Siedlecka et al., 2022). While food supplements are defined by their role as concentrated nutrient sources […]