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Section: Cosmetic Ingredients > Preservation
Literature/Data
Benzophenones, Parabens in Cosmetics Implicated in Endometriosis Risk
Work published in
Environmental Research
suggests that frequency of cosmetics use is a strong predictor of exposure to benzophenone and parabens, and that these compounds may increase the risk of endometriosis. Further studies are warranted.
Formulas/Products
Prepare to Formulate: in-cosmetics Paris Ingredient Launch Preview
Can't wait to start learning about in-cosmetics Paris' ingredient launches? Check out a rundown of some previewed ingredients here!
Event Coverage
9 Top Trends + 30 Beauty Insights from in-cosmetics Global 2024
Nearly 200 new launches were on display at in-cosmetics Global, held April 16-18, 2024, in Paris. Here, we've captured some of the top trends we spotted — but this is merely a sampling.
Event Coverage
In-cosmetics Global Unveils the 2025 Award Contenders
In-cosmetics Global has announced the much-anticipated shortlist for the 2025 Awards, to be presented April 8, 2025, in Amsterdam. Competing in seven categories, innovators will go head to head for top honors.
Preservation
[in-cosmetics Global] Alternative Preservation and Free-from Breakthroughs
Alternative preservation innovations from Lonza, Evonik, Clariant, Imerys, Chemyunion, Inolex and Sino Lion.
Preservation
Sharon Laboratories Wants to Amplify in-cosmetics Global 2019
The Sharomix Amplify line of preservation solutions offers broad-spectrum activity, allowing a significantly lower level of use in finished products.
Preservation
[video] How Antibacterial Cleansers Led to Preservatives in Cosmetics
This seventh and final video in our triclosan series with David Steinberg gives the history of how contaminated antibacterial cleansers led to safely preserved cosmetics. It also highlights how preservative-free and natural movements are unraveling product safety.
Event Coverage
7 Hot Topics in Cosmetics R&D from NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2025
This year’s show spotlighted a blend of science and emotion, with a notable emphasis on the mind-skin connection, biodegradable innovation and performance + experience.
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.
Natural/Sustainable
Are Natural Cosmetics Still Relevant?
Today's consumers are demanding increased ingredient transparency, a factor that helps to drive the naturals sector. Click through for an exclusive Q&A on the mechanics of natural cosmetics.
Actives
Seqens Cosmetics Launches AdvensCare Range
The AdvensCare range is composed of ingredients and intermediates carefully selected for their value and versatility in cosmetic formulations and perfumes.
Event Coverage
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Unveils Beauty Themes for 2025
From skin and hair health, to holistic protection, mind-body beauty and integrated sensory experiences, 2025's media agenda will equip cosmetic chemists and beauty innovators to develop advanced products that compete in a dynamic, competitive marketplace.
Preservation
Alternative Preservation for Wet Wipes and Cold Process Cosmetics
Hurdle technology is a holistic formulation approach that assesses the impact of multiple factors on the ability of a formulation to support microbial growth. A particular challenge has been the identification of ingredients that can be used in the hurdle technology approach for solutions and emulsions in non-woven substrates, and INOLEX has created two ingredients to help formulators address this need.
Preservation
Free brochure on Workflow Solutions for Safer Cosmetics & Fragrances
We invite you to download our brochure and watch our video on how MilliporeSigma is inspiring safe beauty with quality and novel materials to help you streamline your formulation process and bring your product to market safely.
Microbiology
Microbiological Considerations for Refillable Bulk Cosmetics: Survey and Commentary
The commercial sale of refillable products in bulk now includes liquid galenic formulas. Their diverse flow chains pose unique microbial challenges, as shown here, underlining the importance of flow chain planning and assessment tools/strategies.
Literature/Data
Caprylyl Glycol/Phenethyl Alcohol Blend for Alternative Preservation of Cosmetics
In recent years, the safety of traditional preservatives has been called into question. Therefore, there is a need for alternatives that are effective, safe and sustainable—and that are non-controversial. In response, the present work investigates a mixture of caprylyl glycol and phenethyl alcohol, which is shown to provide antimicrobial activity in various skin and hair care formulations.
Literature/Data
Caprylyl Glycol/Phenethyl Alcohol Blend for Alternative Preservation of Cosmetics
In recent years, the safety of traditional preservatives has been called into question. Therefore, there is a need for alternatives that are effective, safe and sustainable—and that are non-controversial. In response, the present work investigates a mixture of caprylyl glycol and phenethyl alcohol, which is shown to provide antimicrobial activity in various skin and hair care formulations.
Testing
Proposed Method to Evaluate the Microbiological Stability of Cosmetics During Use
The authors propose an approach to assess the microbial stability of a product during use, referred to as the Microbiological Use Test (MUT), and apply this analysis in case studies to predict the microbiological risk of commercial products. The described test has been used successfully in the development of cosmetics.
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