Archives for December 5, 2012

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Don’t be silly… lipstick won’t affect your IQ

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

After recent studies into the safety of cosmetics products found traces of lead in lipsticks, questions have arisen over whether these products can affect your mental health.

Sony develops a device that spots 'invisible' skin blotches

By Michelle Yeomans

Electronic specialist Sony has turned its focus to the cosmetics industry by developing a device that can analyze the condition of the skin whilst also being able to detect blemishes before they appear, thanks to cleverly placed image sensors.

Demand from Europe alone to triple Honduras collagen material exports

By Michelle Yeomans

According to ‘Aquafinca Saint Peter Fish’ - a Honduras-based fish hatcheries company, demand from the European cosmetics industry alone for tilapia (fish skin processed for the production of collagen) will see its exports reach USD 600,000 (€458,000)...

Danish database set up to provide nanomaterial transparency

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The Danish Consumer Council, the Danish Ecological Council and DTU Environment have teamed up to develop a database to identify more than 1,200 products that may contain nanomaterials and provide further information on these.