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[poll results] Which 'Phase' of Testing do you Find Most Critical to Ensuring Product Safety?
Last week, we noted how safety is confirmed throughout a product's journey. So we asked you: Which test "phase" do you think is most critical to assuring safety? Here's what you told us.
Polls
[poll results] How Do You Usually Assess Product Shelf Life?
We noted last week that per the FDA, there are currently no U.S. regulations that require cosmetics to have certain shelf lives -- but manufacturers must ensure that products are safe. So we asked: How do you assess shelf life? Here's what you said.
Sun Protection
2025 Will See Faster, More Ethical and Accurate SPF Testing: ISO Approves Two New Methods
In December 2024, the ISO gave its long-awaited final approval of two SPF test methods that experts say are more ethical, economical and accurate than current approaches. One in particular is also reportedly faster, reducing analysis from weeks to days.
Cruelty-free/Halal
[update] Washington State Enacts Animal Testing Ban
H.B. 1097 makes it unlawful for manufacturers to sell a cosmetic that was developed using animal testing.
Companies
LECO Corp.'s Pegasus BTX Benchtop GC-TOFMS Receives 2024 Innovation Award
The device features a reimagined detector with an increased lifetime, reportedly allowing LECO to be the first in the industry to offer a two-year warranty on a mass spectrometer detector.
Safety
FDA Proposes MoCRA-mandated Tests to Detect Asbestos in Talc-containing Cosmetics
On Dec. 26, 2024, the FDA proposed test methods by which cosmetic manufacturers would be required by MoCRA to assess talc-containing products for asbestos, along with enforcement provisions.
Actives
How Dermocosmetics Are Driving the Beauty Revolution:
Beauty Accelerate
2025 Preview
"Euromonitor data shows that, since 2019, more U.S. consumers are looking for skin care features like dermatologist-tested, specific ingredients and clinical formulations, motivated by an underlying demand for safety, transparency and healthy living..."
Event Coverage
⚠️BeautyStat's Ron Robinson to Explore Science-based Beauty at
Beauty Accelerate
2025 👀
Ron Robinson, cosmetic chemist, CEO and founder of BeautyStat, will join the Beauty Accelerate 2025 lineup, participating in the expert panel discussion on: Dermocosmetics and Science-backed Beauty. Register now.
Safety
Safety Alerts: Drunk Elephant's 'Mix-up,' 285 European Cosmetics with Banned Ingredients, Dynarex Extended Recall
This round-up highlights recent cosmetic safety alerts/recalls. These include: Drunk Elephant's ingredient "mix-up," ECHA's findings that 6% of ~4,500 cosmetics reviewed contained banned ingredients, and Dynarex's recall extension over possible asbestos.
Methods/Tools
Haut.AI Explores AI-Enhanced Fluorescence Photography for Non-Invasive Skin Diagnostics
Haut.AI explores the the benefits of using fluorescence photography to uncover skin issues earlier like acne, hyperpigmentation and photoaging. This would allow skin care experts to track treatment progress more effectively.
Event Coverage
How Dynamic Streaming Potential Can Take Formulation Science to the Next Level — Free Webcast
Analyzing the physico-chemical properties of formulas helps to optimize them so they ultimately deliver on consumer expectations. Dynamic streaming potential takes this to a new level, as a free webcast from Anton Paar explains. Register now.
Polls
[poll results] How Often do you Conduct Microbiological Testing During the Product Development Process?
As you know, microbial contamination is the bane of cosmetics formulators' existence and one of the most common reasons products are recalled. So we asked last week: how often do you test for microbial contamination during PD? Here's what you said.
Safety/Stability
[updated] Could UV Affect Benzene Formation? New Findings in BPO Acne, Rosacea Products
Of some 111 OTC drug products taken from retail shelves and tested at room temperature, 34%, including brands such as Clearasil, CVS Health, La Roche-Posay and Proactiv, exceeded the FDA's conditional benzene limit. The PCPC weighed in on these findings.
Polls
[poll results] What is Your Preferred Method of Product Stability Testing?
There are a number of ways to measure the stability of formulas. Last week, we asked which is your favorite way: Real-time, accelerated or both? Here's how you responded.
Safety
J&J Talc Suit Tally: $6.48 B Offer, $11 B Reserves, $700 M to States — Plus New Class Action and Talc-Cancer Evidence
J&J's path through talc suits is long, winding and confusing. Here, we've mapped out payouts and recent twists and turns — including a new class action seeking damages and medical monitoring, and a recent study suggesting a talc-cancer association.
Event Coverage
What Beauty Innovations Qualify for the 2025
C&T Allēs
? What Are the Requirements?
What entries compete in the
C&T Allēs
? From ingredients, blends and prototype/finished formulas, to test methods/tools, devices and digital tech, entries span the cosmetic R&D process. Read on for more and enter now - the deadline is Sept. 13!
Methods/Tools
How AI is Transforming Beauty Innovation: Now Available On Demand
This exclusive exploration of AI uncovers clever applications to transform your product development.
Method/Process
[updated] The DNA & Cosmetics Consortium Developing Database for Beauty Ingredient Traceability
France-based DNA Gensee features "a DNA analysis laboratory to identify the plant species present in ... raw materials, ingredients and finished products," according to the company.
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