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“legacy to leadership” HBCU scholarship program. We’re shining

different on our retailers’ shelves and at the core; committed to

keeping our consumers’ hair shining and healthy,” Williams added. The new look will be reflected across the entire Creme of Nature Argan Oil From Morocco portfolio, re-imagining the essence of the brand.

Featured notables include: jazz musician Ashley Keiko (New York, NY), muralist Erica Chisolm (Atlanta, GA), marine researcher Alannah Vellacott (Nassau, Bahamas), harpist Madison Calley (Los Angeles, CA), yoga influencer Faith Hunter (Washington, DC) and beauty entrepreneur Melissa Hibbert (Los Angeles, CA). The award-winning Creme of Nature with Argan Oil from Morocco collection is perfect for natural and relaxed consumers. The signature line features an array of 15 maintenance and styling products ranging from shampoo and conditioners to stylers. The new packaging design will roll out nationwide to retailers starting this month.

To view the #ShineDifferent campaign video, visit http:// bit.ly/shinedifferent. For additional information about the

#ShineDifferent campaign and Creme of Nature, visit https:// www.cremeofnature.com.

AMBI® Skincare, The Skin Tone Authority™, Partners With Celebrity Judges for ‘The Next Great Voice of AMBI’ Competition

The skincare line enlists Amara La Negra, Avery ‘AV’ Wilson, and the legendary Chanté Moore to find a vocalist to sing the new AMBI jingle

AMBI® Skincare, a trusted name in skincare for more than 50 years, launches its first vocal competition: The Next Great Voice of AMBI. This contest enlists three celebrity judges to find the next great vocalist to sing the new jingle “AMBI Beautiful.” Judges include Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Chanté Moore, “Love and Hip Hop: Miami” superstar Amara La Negra, and viral vocalist Avery “AV” Wilson, who will host the competition.

As a celebration of melanin-rich skin and the voices that influence arts and culture, the goddaughter of part-owner of AMBI Skincare Germaine Leftridge wrote the jingle, which allows People of Color to honor their unique skin tones. “This song embodies everything that AMBI stands for: appreciating melanated skin,” says Leftridge. “We are excited to launch The Next Great Voice competition and find a vocalist that can continue to share this message.” the hashtag #AmbiNextGreatVoice. Over a three-week period, finalists will be chosen by the panel of judges. In the final week, three finalists will compete via Instagram Live in a head-to-head battle to win the grand prize: the full line of AMBI skincare products, an audition to be one of R&B legend Chanté Moore’s background singers, and $5,000.

Celebrity Judges for AMBI’s ‘The Next Great Voice’ Jingle Contest

AMBI is excited to have three powerhouse judges on board to find The Next Great Voice of AMBI: Chanté Moore, who has several hits on the ‘90s R&B charts and a CIAA-certified gold album for her debut Precious; Amara La Negra, whose fiery personality and immense talent shone through in both her international performances and her recurring appearance on “Love and Hip Hop: Miami”; and Avery “AV” Wilson, whose viral covers have gained a loyal online fanbase and continuous praise from the biggest names in contemporary R&B.

Submissions for the contest will be accepted through July 30. To enter, contestants are asked to upload a short video of them singing the “AMBI Beautiful” jingle via Instagram or TikTok, using The vocal competition is open to individuals over the age of 18. Judging will run weekly from Aug. 10-25 via Instagram Live. Follow @ambiskincare on Instagram for updates.

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Wahl Professional Hires Industry Veteran Stephanie Polansky as New Global Director of Education

Wahl Professional has named Stephanie Polansky as its new Global Director of Education. Polansky brings 27 years of industry experience, beginning as a stylist to most recently serving as Global Director of Education and Shows for Sexy Hair while heading two sister brands, STMNT and MyDentity, under the Henkel umbrella. Prior to that, she served as Head of Global Education Innovation at KMS and managed education development for Pureology and Redken. In her new role, Polansky will work closely with Wahl’s education leads around the world to create consistent, sharable assets via a global knowledge hub, strengthening the company’s position as a global brand. She will drive content creation including product knowledge on all of the Wahl tools in each country’s native language, as well as create virtual academies featuring Wahl educators in countries around the world.

Stephanie Polansky, Global Director of Education for Wahl Professional “What drew me to the brand is the fact that they are family owned and have an entrepreneurial spirit. The Wahl brand itself is just so amazing, and to be a part of it is huge,” Polansky says. “Being able to help barbers and stylists become stronger at what they do is a big draw, as well as creating new content to help them better understand the Wahl tools. There is so much potential for education that can make them stronger.”

Polansky’s background as a stylist combined with her experience in education management makes her ideally suited for the position, both in developing curriculum and teaching proper technique in using Wahl tools.

“We are very excited to see how Stephanie will leverage all the education work Wahl performs around the world and funnel it all in a way to grow our overall brand, and flat-out teach the professional hair industry how to cut hair even better,” said Lance Wahl, Global Vice President of Professional Products for Wahl Professional.

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Skincare Ingredients Deemed ‘Top’ Innovations on in-cosmetics Discover

Following the success of its virtual New Ingredients Showcase sessions, the in-cosmetics group has revealed some of the most exciting ingredients found on its recently launched Discover platform. Exhibitors from across all international shows in the incosmetics group’s full portfolio have been using the digital space to showcase their latest innovations. Some ingredients have proved particularly popular, with those in the skincare category capturing the interest of many R&D professionals.

Skincare has boomed during the pandemic as consumers have spent hours watching themselves on zoom, found more time and money to invest in skincare routines and also had new challenges to tackle such as ‘maskne’. The cultural shifts have resulted in a reduction in the use of makeup whilst many are focussing on attaining healthy skin with an even tone by adopting simplified skincare routines comprised of multifunctional ingredients. The market is projected to be worth $200.25 billion by 2026 and so it comes as no surprise that skincare innovations pique the interest of those searching for the latest launches on in-cosmetics Discover. new products. Visitors to in-cosmetics Discover have been learning more about Solbrol® FFA Plus from LANXESS Distribution, an aqueous solution of natural fruit acids and phenylpropanol made up entirely of renewable and GMO-free ingredients. Its high content of alpha-Hydroxy acids helps to smooth fine lines and surface wrinkles, improve skin texture and tone, unblock and cleanse pores, and improve the skin’s general condition.

Furthermore, many consumers now see scalp care as an extension of their skincare routine. This arena is expected to grow phenomenally and was listed in Forbes’ biggest beauty trends of 2021. Consequently, it’s not surprising that ingredients like ALGAKTIV’s new BioSKN for Scalp, which provides the ultimate super food for scalp renewal, have been viewed many times by the platform’s users. Its prebiotic effect preserves the scalp’s microbiome ensuring it remains balanced resulting in calm, soothed skin and healthy hair growth. Similarly, CutiBiome CLR™ is a synergistic complex of lipophilic extracts from Manuka, Black Pepper and Magnolia that promotes healthy skin microbiota to reduce dandruff and scalp oiliness, sensitivity and itch.

Commenting on the popular innovations on in-cosmetics Discover, Cathy Laporte, Portfolio Director at Reed Exhibitions, said: “We are very pleased to witness how successful in-cosmetics Discover has been so far. Whilst the world remains largely online, it is great to see our exhibitors showcasing their innovations virtually and hundreds of manufacturers and R&D professionals actively browsing the latest launches. It’s encouraging to see many users of the platform save products for later review. Here, if a particular ingredient is of interest, the two parties can connect, potentially resulting in a new business opportunity just like at one of ours shows.”

To access in-cosmetics Discover, visit https://discover.incosmetics.com/

Skin ageing has always been a primary consumer concern, an issue which is addressed by Kalichem’s new KALIBIOME range of pure postbiotics. Obtained through a patented bio-fermentation process, these postbiotics have the potential to become the next go-to for formulators due to their compatibility with all the preservatives used in cosmetics. In vivo and in vitro tests demonstrate the range’s anti-ageing capabilities combined with improving the skin barrier and reducing inflammation on skin and tissues. Clariant Active Ingredients also received attention with its ingredient, Celyscence, a ground-breaking skincare product that allows for healthy ageing of skin by inducing apoptosis in senescent cells.

As all cosmetic formulators will know, reducing the signs of ageing continues to be an important factor to consider when developing