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Sunscreen Saga Continues, Thanks to EWG

The FDA and PCPC came to the industry's defense this week, when the Environmental Working Group called out sunscreen makers for adding anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients to products, to allegedly "mask" signs of sunburn and falsify SPF ratings.

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LipoTrue’s Newest Launches and Announcement

LipoTrue recently introduced two new ingredients in its actives portfolio for hair and skin anti-aging. In addition, it announced a new head office opening on the East Coast, USA.

The ingredient has been categorized as low-risk with functions including antioxidant and skin conditioner.

Sytheon's Bakuchiol Gains Approval in China

Sytenol A (INCI: Bakuchiol), a natural alternative to retinol, is the first bakuchiol approved for use in the Chinese marketplace.

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CBD Infused Sunscreen Benefits Ocean Life

Black Pearl CBD Reef Friendly Sunscreen is designed for the ecological minded lifestyle and provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection.

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ECHA Wavers on Resorcinol's Proposed SVHC Status

Resorcinol's endocrine-disrupting effects landed it on the ECHA's review list for substances of very high concern (SVHC) but the Member State Committee did not agree to label it as such. The REACH Committee will make the final call.

Substantiating Claims for a Tanning Magnifier

Tanning magnifiers, known in the United States as tanning accelerators, enhance the substrate or the production of melanin. One example is an innovative N-acyl derivative from L-tyrosine. This article describes a way to evaluate its pigmentation efficacy after UV irradiation. Also discussed is the regulatory status of tanning magnifiers.

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[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 01/26/2018

We covered a lot of ground this week in cosmetics R&D. Can Rachel Grabenhofer recap it all in under 3 minutes? Watch our video to find out.

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7 Recent Recalls: Babygenics, Tom's of Maine, Amika, HiBAR and Others

From hair spray and repair cream, to tattoo ink, children's sunscreen, toothpaste and others, several products have been recalled in recent months due to safety hazards and regulatory non-compliance. Following is an overview.

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Is ‘Anti-pollution’ Just a Ruse?

Remember "naturals?" Where did they lead us? In some cases, to benefit-infused natural products but in others, to greenwashing and chemical-free claims. Enter anti-pollution.

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Supplier Roundtable: Proxy Formulating—Using Alternative Ingredients

In this Supplier Roundtable, suppliers were challenged with the question of how to utilize "proxy" ingredients to keep up with market trends and on top of ingredient controversy.

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FDA Warns About Stimulating Collagen, Lightening and Other Claims

This article reminds us that the FDA has issued a warning about claims which would imply certain cosmetics would be considered drugs under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

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One, Two, Three Formulations as Easy as A, B, C

AAK has developed three formulas—a body cream, face polish and hand cream—that meet COSMOS requirements to offer consumers more natural and ideal selections for eco-friendly products.

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FDA Cracks Down on Skin Lighteners

Skin whitening products walk the line between cosmetics and drugs, and often carry dangerous side effects. Flawless Beauty's injectable whitening products were struck down by a federal judge, putting lightening products under the lens.

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The Preservative Quagmire

In this commentary, consultant Steve Schnittger, Ph.D., previously the vice president of global microbiology and fermentation in R&D for the Estée Lauder Cos., shares his thoughts and suggestions about preservation — a major pain point for the industry.

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New Age of Sustainable Sunscreens: Formulating for Modern Sun Care Trends

Sunscreen developers are faced with fast-moving trends, environmental considerations and regulatory hurdles. This column describes ingredients and methods to create environmentally friendly products while addressing key skin concerns.

Anti-pollution claims in beauty are ramping up.

Why Beauty Brands Are Pushing Anti-pollution Claims

Targeting the impact of environmental stress in a changing climate.

The Issues Common With Trending Natural Ingredients: The Pitfalls of Naturals

The ever-evolving nature of skin care presents ongoing challenges for marketing claims and labeling. Here are a few things to watch out for.

Labeling Claims

Little is more confusing to marketers and cosmetic formulators than product claims regulations. Questions regarding the rules commonly arise.