The cosmetic industry should avoid a ‘strategy of silence’ when it comes to nanotechnology, according to a recent report from the International Risk Governance Council (IRGC).
Dodgy statistics and unrealistic models were some of the criticisms thrown at the scientists whose study claimed a link between moisturiser use and tumour formation in mice with a high risk of skin cancer.
European cosmetics regulation has long been a minefield of grey areas and contradictions, a point that is underlined by the struggle to ban the testing of cosmetics ingredients on animals.
A forthcoming conference in Belgium is to highlight a new algae-based alternative for petroleum-based products and bio fuels created by US company OriginOil.
A study that suggested common moisturisers may increase the rate of tumour formation in mice with a high skin cancer risk has provoked a storm within the industry.
Looking directly at the expression of the p53 gene may be a more accurate way of testing how well a sunscreen protects against UV damage, according to a recent study.
Danisco is now offering sustainable options on its palm-based emulsifiers, as palm oil produced at certified sustainable plantations enters the marketplace.
Unlike the SPF value, there is no universal index to convey a product’s UVA protection to the consumer. Brian Diffey, an emeritus Professor of Photobiology at the University of Newcastle, argues that harmonization is long overdue and gives details on...
New Zealand-based Industrial Research Ltd (IRL) has struck up a partnership with Fomana Capital to enable the company to develop high-value cosmeceutical and nutraceutical products from waste.
China-based ingredients maker Fenchem says it will continue its expansion into cosmetics ingredients, having announced a 35 per cent increase in its annual revenue.
Questions over the safety of a number of cosmetic ingredients have taken centre stage this year with phthalates, parabens and triclosan, all taking their turn in the spotlight.
More research is needed into the health effects of exposure to phthalates from different sources, according to a report from the National Research Council.
Swiss ingredients player Ciba says it is readying its Tinosan SDC antimicrobial for the European market and should have it approved by mid-2009 for use as a preservative.
Recent research that questioned the potential of antioxidants to fight against aging has elicited a number of reactions from the industry, questioning the relevance of the findings to human skin.
US company Human Pheremone Sciences has filed a US patent for a compound derived from sea coral that can be added to fragrances and cosmetics as a mood-enhancer.
MatTek’s new skin irritation test has been validated by the European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ECVAM) as a reliable substitute for animal methods.
Formulators using natural ingredients should pay particular attention to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to avoid contamination of their products prior to market.
The popularity of spelt has rocketed in recent years, leading to a 130 per cent increase in European product launches containing the ancient grain over the past three years.
In response to the latest scientific study on Triclosan, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers is stressing the importance of how such research is interpreted.
A new lauric acid-arginine preservative has been accepted for use in cosmetics products by European regulatory bodies, according to its manufacturer Vedeqsa.
Latest research into the ingredient chlorine dioxide (CIO2) shows that it can help to contain bad breath for up to four hours when used in a mouthwash.
One of the cosmetics industry’s favourite marketing taglines took a beating this week. The attack on antioxidants was in response to work published by researchers at University College London, who are questioning the long-held belief in the oxidative...
Latest research into the antibacterial ingredient Triclosan brings about fresh evidence that it can have a significant impact on thyroid function and the onset of puberty in male rats.
The Threshold for Toxicological Concern (TTC) is not an applicable model for cosmetics ingredients, according to a recent report by three European Committees.
Combining natural-based substances such as flavanoids with more traditional inorganic and organic sunscreens can improve protection against UV rays, according to researchers in Brazil.
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