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SCCS Concludes DHA is Safe for Hair Dyes

The SCCS released its opinion on dihydroxyacetone (DHA; 1,3-dihydroxy-2-propanone) at a plenary meeting held on March 4, 2020: the ingredient is safe for use as a hair coloring ingredient in leave-on treatments, and in self-tanning lotions and face creams.

The Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) Allē Awards bring behind-the-scenes beauty innovation into the spotlight. Learn more at AlleAwards.com.

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!

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Patent Pick: What the 'Gel'?

If you follow our Patent Picks column, you might be thinking "What the gel?" At least that's what I though when yet another gel-based patent application, this time UV protection from L'Oréal, came up in my search.

What's Wrong With This Formula?

This SPF 45 lotion by Ken Klein has numerous errors. Can you find them?

What's Driving Asia Pacific's Cosmetics Boom?

New report details increasing awareness of personal appearance, growing interest among men and rising incomes.

Sunscreen Innovation Act Passes: What Does it Mean?

The Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition applauded the U.S. Senate's passage of the Sunscreen Innovation Act (S. 2141). While the Act aims to streamline the approval process for new sunscreen actives, will it? Industry expert David Steinberg gives his take.

This year's Beauty Accelerate has raised the bar once again with a stellar lineup of presenters, whose experience and insights will drive product development full-speed ahead — future-proofing beauty.

Beauty Accelerate Schedule-at-a-glance: The Who, What and When for Innovation Exchanges

The event is geared for engagement to stimulate unscripted and synergistic exchanges — but only if you're there. Check out this stellar lineup — and register now!

Trimethylsiloxysilicate Film-Formers for Hair/Skin Feel

At In-Cosmetics Asia in Bangkok, BRB International BV will launch a trimethylsiloxysilicate line of film-formers for a variety of applications.

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Isopentyldiol for Preservative-free Formulating

The original multipurpose material is now being positioned to aid formulators in developing preservative-free formulations.

FDA Issues New Guidances on Nanotechnology

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued two new draft guidances on the use of nanotechnology by the cosmetics and foods industries.

FDA Issues Final Guidance on Nanomaterials

On June 26, 2014, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Final Guidance for Industry: Safety of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics, a final guidance document addressing the use of nanotechnology in cosmetics.

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noUV is a Sunscreen Game Changer

Since its launch in 2015, noUV has steadily grown the amount of stores retailing the supplement, as well as becoming the top selling sunscreen on the Rakuten Global Market website.

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Convenience is Key for Sun Care Products

Technavio's latest global sun care products market report points toward a rise in multifunctional and premium products entering the market, with consumer ease and use of technology in mind.

Sales of skin care touting SPF 40-50 grew by more than $36 million, according to NPD.

Sun Care is the Next Beauty Growth Engine

A new NPD analysis shows that higher SPF makeup and skin care offer brands an opportunity to provide consumers with correction and care.

Study Reveals Why UVB is More Damaging than UVA

A new research study explains why UVB light is more likely to cause skin cancer than UVA. This information could help to identify how effective consumer products such as sunscreen are.

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Suit Alleges Blue Lizard 'Mineral' Sunscreen Label is Deceptive

A proposed class action suit alleges Blue Lizard sunscreen's "mineral-based" label is misleading as it contains organic UV filters; namely octisalate and octinoxate.

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Ren Clean Skincare's Mattifying Face Sunscreen is Coral Reef-friendly

The oxybenzone-free product contains 22% non-nano zinc oxide, making it coral reef-friendly.

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2026 C&T Allē Awards Portal is Open — Beauty Innovation Abounds: Show Us Your Stuff

With beauty innovation abuzz, especially around spring trade shows, Cosmetics & Toiletries is excited to open the 2026 Allē Awards submission portal. Show us what you've got!

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