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The Microbiome: Our Greatest Challenge or Best Opportunity?

Is the microbiome our greatest challenge, the best opportunity we've had, in a long time, to innovate and renew ourselves?

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FDA Warns About Mercury in Beauty Products

Even though these products are often promoted as cosmetics, they also may be unapproved new drugs under the law, says Linda Katz, director of FDA’s Office of Cosmetics and Colors.

How Cosmetics are Regulated in Europe

European Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 is the main regulatory framework for finished products when placed on the EU market. Safety for human health is paramount. The Cosmetics Regulation comprises key elements to consider and comply with when marketing cosmetic products in Europe.

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Phthalates Study Raises More Concerns, ‘But Who Cares?’

It’s been a while since a cosmetic ingredient was slandered. To ensure we’re not letting you down, here’s a report on new study examining the negative impact of phthalates.

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Angus Granted VOC-exempt Status

Angus's multifunctional additive AMP has been granted VOC-exempt status by the Department of the Environment in Canada.

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Heat Protection Getting Warmer: Specialty Silicones for Hair

The present study examines the ability of silicones to protect hair during heat styling, compared with other industry benchmarks and untreated hair. Also discussed are the mechanisms through which different silicones contribute heat protection in hair care products such as leave-in conditioners, serums and other product forms.

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Making Hair (Claims) Do What You Want

Following in the footsteps of skin care claims, hair care claims are growing bolder as manufacturers try to get an edge on their competition. But no matter how bold the claim, the need for scientific data to substantiate it remains.

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Beiersdorf Nixes ‘Aquaphor’ Diaper Rash Cream Claim After NAD Inquiry

Following an inquiry by the National Advertising Division, the maker of Aquaphor Baby Diaper Rash Cream is permanently discontinuing express claims that the product relieves diaper rash in six hours.

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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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Health Canada Warns About MI/MCI in Leave-on Products

As of June 14, 2016 all products containing MI/MCI preservatives intended for use by children should no longer be available for purchase, according to Health Canada. All other products may not be available after December 31, 2016.

Health Canada Warns About MI/MCI in Leave-on Formulas

As of June 14, 2016 all products containing MI/MCI preservatives intended for use by children should no longer be available for purchase, according to Health Canada. All other products may not be available after December 31, 2016.

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Claims: The Lifeline to Product Success in the Marketplace

Les Smith, C&T scientific advisor, offers his insights on recent trends in claims substantiation and its direct impact on the role of the cosmetic formulator.

Solid Sales and Earnings Growth Catalysts for The Estée Lauder Companies’ Third Quarter

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. this week reported results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31 and announced Leading Beauty Forward, a new initiative designed to continue driving sales and enable new organizational capabilities.

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Symrise’s Sustainability Report Gets Seal of Approval

DQS CFS GmbH—German Association for Sustainability conducted an independent audit and confirmed that the disclosures in the latest publication are complete and correct.

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EU Gives Zinc Oxide, POK the OK for Certain Uses

Formulators will be able to use zinc oxide and potassium hydroxide in cosmetics and personal care products under certain new European Union guidelines starting May 21.

Make Your Claims Bulletproof: Let Science Serve as Your Vest

Manufacturers are easy and frequent targets of litigation for claims they make on their products. You can avoid unwanted attention from regulatory organizations by ensuring your claims are substantiated by science.

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Total Wellness Through Tradition: Ayurveda in Cosmetics, Part II

The herbal beauty care business has given rise to an opportunity for ayurvedic cosmetics. To remain genuine to their ancient tradition, such cosmetics should adhere to their founding principles while leveraging the synergies between ayurveda theory and cosmetics. Part one revealed these connections and related formulating theories. This second part discusses ayurvedic ingredients and applications.

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Can You Promote ‘All-natural’ With Synthetic Ingredients?

The FTC determines companies can’t promote their personal care products as “all natural” if they contain any synthetics, such as dimethicone and phenoxyethanol.

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