Looking Back on 2018's Biggest Cosmetic R&D Stories

Before moving into a new year of exciting and innovative developments in the personal care industry, Cosmetics & Toiletries wanted to reflect on the biggest news and articles from the past 12 months.

2018's most-read content on the Cosmetics & Toiletries website covered a lot of regulatory ground, plus ingredient spotlights, microbiome research and more. Here are the top 20 articles:

1. 6 New Trends in Cosmetic Technology
2. CIR Conclusion: Parabens Are Safe
3. [update] US Representative Proposes Ban, Review of Hundreds of Ingredients
4. US FDA Pushes Sunscreen Reform on Three Fronts
5. Hawaii to Ban Certain Sunscreen Chemicals
6. Anti-pollution Cosmetics: In the Face of a Changing Environment
7. Special Report: 5 WellBeauty Trends
8. Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay Billions in Talc Ruling
9. European Commission Authorizes MBBT Sunscreens
10. An Offensive Defense: Minimizing Preservatives, Maximizing Protection and Resources
11. China Softens Animal Test Mandate, Opens Doors for Cosmetics Growth
12. The Microbiome Movement: Commensal Cosmetics Offer a Viable Future
13. US FDA Investigates B. cepacian Complex Outbreak Linked to Personal Care
14. Examining Tomorrow’s Surfactant Personalities: Alpha Olefin Sulfonate in Personal Care
15. Amway and Microbiome Insights Identify Bacteria That Could Improve Skin Care
16. Water Meets Skin: Modern Moisturizers
17. [podcast] Microbiome Interactions and Skin Health, Part I
18. PQ-10: How the Industry Utilizes This Cationic Polymer
19. Caprylyl Glycol: A Versatile Material to Boost Preservatives
20. The Skin Microbiome: A New 'Organ' and How to Leverage It