Daily moisturising creams that contain UV filters and claim to provide broad spectrum UV protection may not provide protection from UVA rays, US dermatologists claim.
Skin care giant Beiersdorf is launching its Pearlfinder Initiative, an open innovation platform which aims to drive growth by capturing new ideas from external players.
The European Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) has been asked to provide an opinion on the presence of potentially carcinogenic contaminants in cosmetic products.
Chemical company Rhodia has announced the acquisition of polymers company Suzhou Hipro as it attempts to reinforce its global position in guar technology and develop its presence in China and Asia-Pacific.
In 2011 the cosmetics industry will find itself between a rock and a hard place when it comes to phasing out animal testing, a process that has been underway for many years.
France’s health authority (Afsapps) has warned consumers and hairdressers against the use of hair straightening treatments that contain high levels of formaldehyde, and removed a number of products from the market.
An alternative to animal skin irritation tests, Episkin, may need to be modified for testing coloured ingredients, according to a European Safety Committee.
Syntopix is investigating the behaviour of green surfactants in microemulsions in the hope to better understand how these ingredients perform in personal care and cosmetics products.
Parabens are safe to use as cosmetics preservatives although use levels for some of the compounds in the family should be reduced, according to a European safety committee.
GIB, the company which operates as Brazilian Blowout, has filed a lawsuit against Oregan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), accusing the agency of reporting false and misleading test results about its hair smoothing treatment.
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) is requesting comments on a number of opinions including one on the hair dye ingredient HC Red No. 16, which it says poses a risk for consumers.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is launching a standard aimed at helping the cosmetics industry identify potential health hazards from contamination.
A new way of classifying scents has been developed by researchers in Portugal which they claim could help take the arbitrariness out of fragrance categorisation.
The lucuma fruit, a popular flavoring for food and confectionary in much of South America, has potential for topical use as an anti-aging ingredient, according to recent research.
Christian Dior will exclusively use Icelandic Glacial (IG) water to hydrate its skin care cosmetics products citing its optimal biological properties including brightening efficacy as one of the main reasons, an announcement said.
Natural and organic ingredients supplier Beraca has been recognized as a member of the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) as it aims to develop its sustainable use and supply of ingredients from the Brazilian biodiversity.
Delivery systems can differentiate products in a crowded market place and partnering with innovative start-ups can help large corporations keep ahead of the game, according to a recent market report.
Researchers in the US say that a protein responsible for the proliferation of skin cancer could be pre-treated with antioxidants as a means of cutting the risk.
Following various studies on the use of the antibacterial agent triclosan in consumer products, including oral care, experts are urging companies to remove it from their formulations as a precaution.
Ingredients supplier Alban Muller has launched a number of base formulations that can be customised to help speed up the creation of natural cosmetics.
The deadline for REACH registration of high tonnage materials and substances of concern was November 30 and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will now begin the evaluation of ingredients.
Specialty chemical supplier Cognis has received approval for a number of its personal care ingredients by Quality Assurance International (QAI), for use with the NSF/ANSI 305 standard.
Fifty five per cent of Europeans surveyed in a recent public perception survey of the Life Sciences and Biotechnology said they had not heard of nanotechnology.
Companies sourcing ingredients from plants will have to comply with biodiversity regulation from both the provider state as well as compliance systems in their own country.
Companies sourcing from plants are subject to a new international regime which demands the sharing of benefits resulting from the use of biodiversity, but the details of what to share and with whom remain to be decided at the national level.
Recent biodiversity talks in Nagoya, Japan have clarified the scope for international legislation which is now set to cover research and development on the biochemical compounds present in plants, as well as their genetic resources.
Friends of the Earth has criticised nanotechnology and the use of nanomaterials as it claims the products are more environmentally costly to produce and use.
Following complaints related to formaldehyde in hair smoothing products, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) panel has said it plans to take another look at the substance.
Cosmetics ingredients company, Expanscience Laboratories, has launched Skinergium Bio, a new active ingredient which has been given 100% organic certification by Ecocert Greenlife.
In a month that has seen biodiversity under the microscope, CosmeticsDesign.com USA spoke with Filipe Sabará, commercial director at Beraca, to get his views on how ingredients sourcing can help conservation and development efforts.
Iceland-based ORF Genetics has announced the launch of its Dermokine growth factors, which it claims are the world's first plant-based growth factors suitable for safe, effective cosmetic formulations.
An anti-ageing active extracted from sunflower shoots can help revitalize the skin and delay skin ageing, according to ingredients supplier Mibelle Biochemistry.
A number of UV filters can be found in human breast milk and their presence is correlated with reported use of cosmetics and sunscreen use, according to a recent study.
India’s personal care ingredients market is predicted to grow significantly, creating new opportunities for international speciality ingredients suppliers.
French ingredients supplier Alban Muller has stressed the importance of the growth in the use of natural actives as consumers become more sensitive to biodiversity.
Dow Corning Beauty and Personal Care will feature a new silicone resin blend for colour cosmetic, skin care, and sun care products at in-cosmetics Asia next week
Switzerland-based ingredients supplier, Cosmetochem, has launched Citrolumine 8, a new cosmetic active for use in anti-ageing and skin lightening products.
As more companies follow the natural trend, search for natural emulsifier alternatives and seek to remove silicone from their formulations, the development of natural sensory ingredients has taken on increased importance.
Switzerland-based flavour and fragrance company Firmenich revealed in its 2010 sustainability report that it is establishing four new sustainability partnerships.
![Bamboo vinegar demonstrated effects comparable to lauric and azelaic acid in inhibiting P. acnes. [Getty Images/FangXiaNuo]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/bamboo-vinegar-found-to-have-similar-properties-to-lauric-azelaic-acid/17753950-1-eng-GB/Bamboo-vinegar-found-to-have-similar-properties-to-lauric-azelaic-acid.jpg)
