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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.
Safety
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.
Regional
7 Implications of the Modernization Act for Cosmetics
President Biden signed HR 2617 into law. What does this mean for cosmetic manufacturers? "A lot," according to Steinberg & Associates. The 1,653-page bill includes 14 pages on cosmetics. Read on to learn more.
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Skin Immunity: how to preserve it with cosmetics? Download the slide deck
Skin is a complex organ and its biomolecules, structure, physico-chemical properties, immune and non-immune cells all act together to form the skin's immune system. Discover how to address skin immunity with Seppic ingredients.
Literature/Data
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.
Skin Care
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.
Consumers/Market
5 Skin Care Trends to Watch
From marine-derived ingredients to menopausal care, brands are pushing the envelope on brand innovation.
Sensory
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.
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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.
Regulations
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.