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A grand gesture may be necessary to convince nay-sayers of the industry's commitment to consumer safety — regardless of ethnic heritage.

Color of Change to Retailers: Remove 'Toxic' Hair Products and 'Anti-Blackness'

Color of Change is calling on consumers to petition Target, ShopRite and other retailers to remove "toxic" lye relaxers and hair dyes that disproportionately affect Black consumers from shelves. This comes as the industry is making inclusivity inroads.

A cosmetic can contain, 'no more than a trace amount of mercury and such trace amount [must be] unavoidable under conditions of good manufacturing practice, and less than 1 part per million (0.0001 percent), calculated as the metal,' per the Code of Federal Regulations.

Mercury-contaminated Cosmetics Make Headlines, Raise Consumer Alert

Per Google Trends, the search phrase "cosmetics with mercury" is up by 350%. Recent headlines have certainly kept it top of mind for consumers, as they should for quality control.

Why are Dermatologists Recommending Azelaic Acid? It’s the Unsung Hero!

Why are Dermatologists Recommending Azelaic Acid? It’s the Unsung Hero!

Cosmetic acids offer versatility in formulation and can provide gentle exfoliation, brightening, help fight acne, etc. Azelaic acid is a favorite of dermatologists and is gaining popularity for its effectiveness and gentleness for all skin types.

The products are formulated with a blend of survivalist plants and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and designed for busy individuals who may need to have a faster alternative to their typical skin care routine.

Florence by Mills Refreshes Skin Care Routines with H2Glo

The products are formulated with a blend of survivalist plants and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and are said to be "designed for busy individuals who may need to have a faster alternative to their typical skin care routine."

The multidrug-resistant bacteria, mycobacteria and fungus were substantially inactivated within five hours of applying the cream.

Cranberry Proanthocyanidins Empower Antimicrobial Lip Gloss

Antimicrobial A-type proanthocyanidins (PACs) in cranberry can provoke alterations in the glycoproteins of enveloped viruses, according to Ángel Serrano Aroca, Ph.D., of Universidad Católica de Valencia. His team applied this to a lip gloss.

The serum reduces lines and wrinkles, firms and lifts the skin, boosts radiance, smooths texture and leaves skin with a healthy appearance, according to the company.

Stem Cell Science Enters Skin Care: Michal Morrison Inc. Announces βSTEM6 Molecular Serum

The serum reduces lines and wrinkles, firms and lifts the skin, boosts radiance, smooths texture and leaves skin with a healthy appearance, according to the company.

Gone are the days of the quickly antiquating terms “anti-aging” or “natural” serving as enough to draw in a new consumer toward a skin care offering.

5 Skin Care Trends to Watch

From marine-derived ingredients to menopausal care, brands are pushing the envelope on brand innovation.

The rating tests for sensory properties showed the formula containing the rice starch delivered a skin feel that was comparable to synthetic alternatives. It made a particularly strong contribution to “pleasant texture,” “distribution,” “gliding” and “powdery feel,” compared with the benchmarks.

Broken Rice Cracks the Sustainable Sensory Modifier Code

The trend for sustainability is transforming the cosmetics market. In response, a sensory modifier derived from upcycled, non-GMO broken rice was developed as an alternative to synthetics and tested as described here for efficacy and sensory properties.

The cosmetic world continues to take winding and unexpected terms. With much influence stemming from large events and social media, 2023 is likely to see the rise and fall of many trends, and perhaps a few entirely new ones as well.

Top 5 Cosmetics &Toiletries Trends of 2022

The cosmetics industry continues to take winding and unexpected turns, with much influence stemming from large events and social media. Extensions from current trends — e.g., scalp health from the skinification of hair — will spin off into new ones.

The long-awaited legislation advances product safety and innovation for the science-driven beauty and personal care industry and reinforces consumer confidence, according to the PCPC.

U.S. House/Senate, President Biden Pass 2023 Consolidation Act; PCPC Applauds Cosmetic Inclusion

The long-awaited legislation will advance product safety and innovation for the science-driven beauty and personal care industry and reinforce consumer confidence, according to the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC).

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Note to Our Readers: Newsletter to Take a Holiday Break

Please note that our offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in observance of Christmas. The Cosmetics & Toiletries newsletter will resume on Dec. 27. Also, our weekly Label Challenge will not run again until Jan. 9, 2023.