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Next in Skin – Valuing Beauty for Well-being, A Discussion

Beauty is in a strange place. As this Q&A shows, while we encourage confidence and self-expression, this is at odds with biology, culture and status. This delicate interplay is important to consider since we shape the very well-being of our consumers.

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European Regulatory Update: Cosmetic Ingredient Changes Coming in 2025-2026

This article looks to changes in 2025-2026 to the status of ingredients in the EU and UK. Examples include nanomaterial and UV filter bans/restrictions, limits on actives, labeling formaldehyde-releasing preservatives and allergens, ecodesign and others.

The company is currently facing a class action lawsuit over its Sound Body sunscreen that contains ingredients alleged to harm coral reefs — despite the products being advertised as “reef conscious.”

[interview] Big Lots Faces Lawsuit for 'Reef-conscious' Sunscreen Allegedly Harmful to Reefs

The company is currently facing a class action lawsuit over its Sound Body sunscreen that contains ingredients alleged to harm coral reefs — despite the products being advertised as “reef conscious.”

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Keeping Cosmetics in Check: How Scientific are Cosmetics?

This brief commentary explores the complexity of cosmetic formulas and proposes and approach to express scientific information about these formulas to non-scientific experts.

Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with a few exceptions, has no requirements for cosmetics to be labeled with either a manufacturing date, “best by” use date or PAO. Manufacturers are held responsible for making sure their products are safe.

Lessons in Labeling from Gefilte Fish

This article discusses manufacturing and expiration date regulations that should be incorporated into the cosmetics industry. The ideas for these regulations are inspired by a jar of gefilte fish eaten by the author.

This article was provided by Chemlinked and compiles information on the major countries that have regulations on fragrance allergen labeling and their specific labeling requirements.

[updated] Fragrance Allergen Labeling Requirements in 7 Regions + 45 EU Additions

This article from Chemlinked compiles information on major regions with regulations for fragrance allergen labeling and their requirements. Legislation in progress also is mentioned. [Update: On July 26, 2023, the EU added 45 new entries to the Annex.]

In this article, the author outlines important questions formulators should ask in terms of background information for the botanical ingredients they are sourcing. Example ingredient choices also are flagged that may cause unforeseen problems related to the clean, ethical and responsible beauty movements.

Keeping Cosmetics in Check: Where the Proverbial ‘Buck’ Stops in Botanicals

In this article, the author outlines important questions formulators should ask in terms of background information for the botanical ingredients they are sourcing.

These differences are examined in terms of whether they appear to impact the safety of cosmetics in the given regions. In the author's view: they don't. Described here are examples of differences in cosmetic regulations in three regions.

Keeping Cosmetics in Check: Do Cosmetic Regulations Make a Difference?

Described here are examples of differences in cosmetic regulations in three regions. These differences are examined in terms of whether they appear to impact the safety of cosmetics in the given regions. In the author's view: they don't.

Why is body odor generally considered bad? Some suggest it is a modern 'invention' of advertising. The present article explores perceptions of body odor, advances in AP/deo development and the impact of COVID-19 on AP/deo use.

Keeping Cosmetics in Check: APs/Deos—Truly Essential or Marketing Hype?

Why is body odor generally considered bad? Some suggest it is a modern “invention” of advertising. The present article explores perceptions of body odor, advances in AP/deo development and the impact of COVID-19 on AP/deo use.

One of the biggest causes of skin aging is UV exposure, making SPF almost a requirement for anti-aging creams. Here, the author describes how SPF regulations led to sun protection claims on anti-aging products; he also posits whether they are pertinent.

Keeping Cosmetics in Check: SPF in Anti-aging Products

One of the biggest causes of skin aging is UV exposure, making SPF almost a requirement for anti-aging creams. Here, the author describes how SPF regulations led to sun protection claims on anti-aging products; he also posits whether they are pertinent.

Johann W. Wiechers, Ph.D.

Words from Wiechers: Is Cosmetic Science Really 'Bad'? Part II: Scum of the Earth

This edition of Words from Wiechers debates: Are claims on cosmetic products exaggerated? While Wiechers presents strong points, column editor Tony O'Lenick believes that by and large, cosmetic companies are very conscious not to alienate consumers by making wild claims.

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From 'Clean' to 'Safe' Cosmetics: How EU/UK Regulations Can Shift the Parlance Toward Health—A Commentary

This article outlines how regulators in the EU and UK have put measures into place to assure consumers of product safety, particularly in relation to endocrine disruptors. It also proposes communicating to consumers the extent to which products are tested to shift the parlance from "clean" to "safe."

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European Regulatory Update: Greenwashing, Endocrine Disruptors and PFAS

There are robust regulations in Europe regarding chemicals that seem to be based on persistence rather than the analysis of harmful effects. Here, the author highlights regulatory updates in the EU and UK with regard to environmental claims, chemical strategies and more, including endocrine disruptors and PFAS.

Johann W. Wiechers, Ph.D.

Words from Wiechers: The Term Cosmeceuticals is No Longer Sustainable

"We really cannot differentiate between a cosmetic and a drug if we accept the fact that a claim made for the product can determine to which category it belongs," Wiechers criticizes, in this "Words from Wiechers."

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European Regulatory Update: Siloxanes, Microplastics and the Green Deal

As the UK has undergone regulatory changes in the beginning of 2021, there have been additional propositions to the REACH regulation concerning cyclic siloxanes and microplastics. Explained herein are the key ingredients and chemicals under review, and what potential changes could mean for cosmetic formulations. Additionally, future regulatory insights such as the European Green Deal are explored.

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Asia-Pacific Regulatory: Update Regional Reforms

From the beginning of this year to mid-March 2021, China, South Korea and India updated several important cosmetic regulations. Provided here are brief overviews of these updates and requirements in the Asia-Pacific region including safety, animal testing, manufacturing and more.

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Confounding Labels: One ‘Natural’ = 100+ ‘Chemicals’

As most formulators are aware, creating a product with three or more botanicals in it means a final formula containing more than 200 chemicals. How is this better for skin? It's not, according to this commentary.

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PCPC/FDA Briefing: VOCs, CBD, PFAs, Talc and the Safe Cosmetics Act

VOCs, CBD, 1,4-dioxane, talc, transparency, PFAs, formaldehyde, allergens and the Safe Cosmetics Act are among the top current areas of focus for the PCPC and FDA. These and other topics were discussed during the PCPC's virtual summit, held May 11-13, 2021.

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