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For more than 100 years, Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) has been the preferred international resource for formulators, researchers and scientists in the cosmetic and personal care industry. Content is available through print and digital magazines, e-newsletters and the C&T website (www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com).

Articles & News
In the field of research in cosmetics media is still written and published in scientific journals and video/audio of research is not always available.
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In the field of research in cosmetics media is still written and published in scientific journals and video/audio of research is not always available.
Jun 5th, 2023
This article serves as a primer (or a refresh) describing the compositions of popular oils for hair and skin benefits. It also explains how these structures impact properties such as melting point, viscosity, penetration and oxidative stability.
Choosing the Right Plant Oil for Hair and Skin Benefits
This article serves as a primer (or a refresh) describing the compositions of popular oils for hair and skin benefits. It also explains how these structures impact properties such as melting point, viscosity, penetration and oxidative stability.
May 24th, 2023
Oils and fillers are two categories of ingredients can greatly influence the quality of UV protection and product stability over time. The present work describes these ingredients and their properties in terms of UV-protective makeup.
Formulating Forum: Makeup Secrets Under the Sun: Oils and Fillers
Oils and fillers are two categories of ingredients can greatly influence the quality of UV protection and product stability over time. The present work describes these ingredients and their properties in terms of UV-protective makeup.
May 23rd, 2023
This article examines EU and UK regulatory updates thus far in 2023, delving into the Brexit Freedoms Bill, packaging, labeling requirements and deadlines, and siloxanes. It also highlights MoCRA in the U.S., the Plastics Treaty and sustainability.
EU/UK Regulatory Update: Brexit Freedoms Bill, Siloxanes, Packaging, MoCRA Act and More
This article examines EU and UK regulatory updates thus far in 2023, delving into the Brexit Freedoms Bill, packaging, labeling requirements and deadlines, and siloxanes. It also highlights MoCRA in the U.S., the Plastics Treaty and sustainability.
May 23rd, 2023
This article discusses the history of clean beauty, the definition of clean and how both terms are used today. It also debates whether or not clean beauty simplifies cosmetics.
Keeping Cosmetics In Check: Purging the Confusion from Clean Beauty
This article discusses the history of clean beauty, the definition of clean and how both terms are used today. It also debates whether or not clean beauty simplifies cosmetics.
May 23rd, 2023
Hair cycling steps include: detox and clarify, repair and strengthen, and prep for styling. These present areas for innovation in the hair care space.
Industry Insight: Hair Growth Areas, Follicle Biology, Customizable Care and Devices
Hair cycling steps include: detox and clarify, repair and strengthen, and prep for styling. These present areas for innovation in the hair care space.
May 23rd, 2023
Multimedia Resources
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[video] 3 Minute Topic Talk: CBD
In this weekly video chat, Cosmetics & Toiletries Assistant Editor, Michele Behrens and Managing Scientific Editor, Rachel Grabenhofer sit down to discuss the market relevance of the top-searched terms on C&T's website. Watch now.
Nov 11th, 2021
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[video] Thought Leaders: Hair Shine, Dimethicone and Deodorant
In this weekly video chat, Cosmetics & Toiletries Assistant Editor, Michele Behrens and Managing Scientific Editor, Rachel Grabenhofer sit down to discuss the market relevance of the top-searched terms on C&T's website. Watch now.
Nov 4th, 2021
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[video] Thought Leaders: Deodorant, Blue Light and Shampoo Viscosity
In this weekly video chat, Cosmetics & Toiletries Assistant Editor, Michele Behrens and Managing Scientific Editor, Rachel Grabenhofer sit down to discuss the market relevance of the top-searched terms on C&T's website. Watch now.
Oct 28th, 2021
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[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: Formulating for the Biological Differences Between Darker and Lighter Skin Tones
The beauty industry is becoming more inclusive with product offerings to consumers with darker skin tones. Cynthia Johnson, CEO and Founder of Cindy J Cosmetic Labs, LLC, offers insights into formulating for darker skin tones, particularly for mature skin. Watch now.
Oct 26th, 2021
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[video] Thought Leaders: Alcohol/Sanitizing Wipes, Cleansing and Hair Claims
In this weekly video chat, Cosmetics & Toiletries Assistant Editor, Michele Behrens and Managing Scientific Editor, Rachel Grabenhofer sit down to discuss the market relevance of the top-searched terms on C&T's website. Watch now.
Oct 13th, 2021
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[video] Thought Leaders: Lip Balm, Nail Care and Baby Care
In this weekly video chat, Cosmetics & Toiletries Assistant Editor, Michele Behrens and Managing Scientific Editor, Rachel Grabenhofer sit down to discuss the market relevance of the top-searched terms on C&T's website. Watch now.
Oct 7th, 2021