EC considers a skin lightener and UV filter unsafe for cosmetics use
The European Commission has released its latest Opinion on two cosmetics ingredients, deoxyarbutin and phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine, and says they are not safe for use.
Archives for September 7, 2015
Solvay teams up with L'Oréal to promote sustainable practices in India
Solvay has teamed up with L'Oréal to teach sustainable agricultural practices to guar bean farmers in India - derivatives of which are used in various hair and skin conditioning products.
PayPal simplifies overseas buying for China's ferocious online shoppers
It's no secret that China's consumers are major online shoppers, particularly when it comes to beauty. However, overseas merchants have struggled to get access to them until now....
Out-of-date make-up linked to meningitis and septicaemia
A new study which finds that out-of-date make-up could carry serious health risks, serves as a stark warning to consumers to keep cosmetics bags and tools clean and to store products correctly.
P&G research team finds chelant use in shampoo improves hair health
P&G scientists have found that the use of chelants in shampoos and conditioners will reduce copper levels in hair and ultimately lead to improved hair health, particularly when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
Country Profile: Colombia
All systems are go for the Colombian cosmetics industry
In the first in a series of articles focusing on the cosmetics industry in Colombia, we look at how, after years of improved political stability and economic growth, the country is now emerging as an increasingly important player in the industry.