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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. Described here are examples of differences in cosmetic regulations in three regions.

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.

As the first quarter of 2022 came to a close, several regulatory changes were announced in the Asia-Pacific region. Following is an overview, which includes ingredient restrictions, claims guidelines, adverse reactions and more.

Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: GMPs, Safety, Ingredient Restrictions, Claims and More

A real challenge in the assessment of consumer emotional responses has been the need for validated but meaningful measures. Commentary outlined are benefits and drawbacks of various methods and asks the larger question of precisely what’s being measured.

The Emotion Paradox in Product Testing: A Commentary

The study showed that 94% of acne patients had systemic omega-3 fatty acids well below (8-11%) the recommended levels.

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.

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.

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.

Investigate Effects of Actives, Raw Materials & Products on the Epigenome

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.

Exsymol's Adenosilane had a few notable recognitions at in-cosmetics Global and IFSCC Cancun.

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.

“As one of world’s top 10 most sustainable companies, we at Symrise propel beauty brands to the next level with our extensive expertise and comprehensive cosmetic ingredients portfolio,' said Timothy Kenny, president of cosmetic ingredients North America at Symrise.

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.

In vivo efficacy tests demonstrated that Sculpup increases bust and buttock circumference.

Provital Sculpts the Body with Sculpup

Sculpup is made from "smart" proadipogenic blackberry that is said to broaden the capabilities of body volumizers.

The Up! line contains three personal care products: Fresh Up! Icy Eye Stick, Cheer Up! Clay Mask Stick and Keep Up! Scalp Mask.

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.

Cocokind has long been a favorite expo company and to see how they are measuring their carbon commitments is another reason to love them.

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.

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 system breakdown, emollients, thickening agents and colorants.

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.

MiyoHAZE White’s properties display both wet and dry color fidelity with high opacity, resulting in a soft-focus effect in the end formulation.

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.

Reauthorization fee programs have been considered “must pass” and are often used to advance other priorities related to FDA regulation; in this case, dietary supplements and cosmetics reforms.

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.