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Keeping Cosmetics in Check: Do Cosmetic Regulations Make a Difference?
Described here are examples of differences in cosmetic regulations in three regions. These differences are examined in terms of whether they appear to impact the safety of cosmetics in the given regions. In the author's view: they don't.
Magazine
Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: GMPs, Safety, Ingredient Restrictions, Claims and More
Magazine
The Emotion Paradox in Product Testing: A Commentary
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Literature/Data
Could Omega-3 Nutritionals Resolve the Acne Crisis?
Research presented during the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Spring Symposium identified that 100 patients diagnosed with acne had low systemic omega-3 fatty acid levels.
Skin Care
ZitSticka Launches Face Map Patches
ZitSticka Face Map Surface Area Extraction Patches are infused with hydrocolloid, salicylic acid, niacinamide, tea tree and vitamin C to extract zit clusters and target congested areas.
Sponsored
Investigate Effects of Actives, Raw Materials & Products on the Epigenome
Designed to investigate the effects of actives, raw materials and finished products, Genemarkers’ microRNA panel includes 112 markers with a variety of functions related to skin biology. Testing can be performed with in vitro or ex vivo skin tissues.
Ingredients
Exsymol's Adenosilane Wins Recognition for Pore-reducing Effects
The ingredient was honored among the short list during in-cosmetics Global and won the first place BSB innovation prize; research related to the active also rated in the top 10 IFSCC Cancun posters.
Tech/Equipment
Symrise Launches Beauty Activations Brand Accelerator
The platform offers marketing insights and analysis, custom formulations, and access to Symrise hero ingredients and "modern" preservation systems.
Actives
Provital Sculpts the Body with Sculpup
Sculpup is made from "smart" proadipogenic blackberry that is said to broaden the capabilities of body volumizers.
Formulas/Products
IFF Elevates Beauty with 3 'Up!'cycled Formulations
The Up! line contains three personal care products: Fresh Up! Icy Eye Stick; Cheer Up! Clay Mask Stick; and Keep Up! Scalp Mask.
Event Coverage
Innovations in Natural Beauty Unveiled at Natural Products Expo West 2022
“Natural products companies are making real, measurable climate commitments in addition to delivering products that are better for their consumers’ health,” said Jessica Rubino, executive director of content at New Hope Network.
Formulating Basics
Formulating on Trend: Liquid Blush
In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes the evolution of blushes from powder to cream and liquid form. Specifically discussed are the types of emulsion systems, emollients, thickening agents and colorants.
Actives
Miyoshi America Launches MiyoHAZE White, TiO2-like Opacifying Powder
MiyoHAZE White’s properties display both wet and dry color fidelity with high opacity, resulting in a soft-focus effect in the end formulation.
Regional
Senate Considers FDA Fee Reauthorization Approach to Cosmetic Oversight
Senate members will present a draft legislation to reform the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) oversight of cosmetics, supplements and some lab-based tests based on a fee reauthorization approach, STAT reports.