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Type: Article
Regional
Measuring Europe's Microplastic Response
Microplastics, and their use in cosmetics and personal care, have been a topic of discussion and regulation in recent years. Here, authors review the European personal care industry's response to microplastic research and controversy, from proactive measures to what comes next.
Regional
How Cyclic Silicone and Microplastic Bans Impact Color Cosmetic Formulating
Cyclic silicones and microplastics face bans under REACH but both contribute to the aesthetics and performance of color cosmetics. This article describes these bans and what replacing them means for color cosmetic formulating.
Regional
EU Regulatory Update on Beauty and Brexit, Plus Microplastics and Nanomaterials
As the expected date for the U.K. to exit the European Union approaches, beauty brands need to act to ensure compliance post-Brexit. This Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association update also includes insights on the EU's microplastic activity and nanomaterials catalog. Click through to read more in the digital edition.
Event Coverage
Top 10 Trends at IFSCC Barcelona 2023
IFSCC 2023 took place from Sept. 5-7 in Barcelona, featuring 76 podium presentations and 373 posters under the theme "Rethinking Beauty Science." Here are the top trends we saw among the podium presentations.
Natural/Sustainable
Macro Oceans Launches Big Kelp Flex to Eliminate Microplastics
California-based biotech company Macro Oceans launched Big Kelp Flex, its new seaweed cellulose ingredient.
Skin Care
Product Spotlight: Nivea Nourishing Care Body Wash with Nourishing Serum
Nourishment has made its way across nearly every beauty category. One example of this dare-we-say
foodification
of beauty is in the body wash sector. This week, Nivea's Nourishing Care Body Wash with Nourishing Serum provides an example.
Claims/Labeling
The INCI Name Game: A Commentary
When misinformed groups play in a technical space, nontechnically trained regulators make irrelevant rules, and INCI names are generalized and misused, you have the perfect storm for consumer confusion.
Actives
Beauty Alternatives: Ingredient Trends
From upcycled technologies to improved oil-in water formulations, emerging ingredients are taking beauty to the next level.
Regional
EU Regulatory Review: Regulation Milestones, Looking Back at 2017
The personal care industry saw regulatory changes regarding microbeads, nanomaterials, preservatives and more in 2017. Here, the U.K.'s Cosmetic, Toiletries and Perfumery Association looks back at the past year in regulation.
Natural/Sustainable
Replacing Microplastics: Natural Cellulose Offers Gentle and Biodegradable Exfoliation
While cosmetics represent a small source of primary and secondary microplastics in the environment, it is a source that could easily be avoided by using natural biodegradable alternatives. As such, described herein is a research project to identify a natural, biodegradable alternative for peel applications. Plant cellulose was of particular interest.
Natural/Sustainable
Supplier Forum: Formulating Sustainable Products
Claims such as
sustainable
and
natural
are increasingly expected in today's beauty industry. This installment of the
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Supplier Forum details approaches to formulating with a smaller ecological footprint, from supply chain to replacement ingredients.
Magazine
Fragrance Allergens, Siloxanes, Microplastics and More
This article summarizes EU and UK changes that have occurred throughout 2022 and 2023. Regulation updates include fragrance allergens, siloxanes, microplastics and aerosol products, among others.
Bath/Shower
Microbeads Then and Now: Polyethylene and Alternative Next-gen Abrasives
Properties of microbeads such as their particle size, density, morphology and material hardness are important for abrasive and sensory attributes. The present article highlights these and other aspects for both polyethylene-based beads and naturally derived abrasive alternates.
Actives
Revolutionary Ingredients Transforming Anti-aging and Skin Health
This article explores the science and sustainability behind innovative cosmetic ingredients and how they address skin concerns like aging, oxidative stress and damage.
Ingredients
Future-forward Sustainable Beauty Ingredients: What's Next?
New innovation is merging performance and eco-friendly credentials to generate consumer-winning claims across categories.
Actives
'Clean' Beauty Swaps: New Ingredients & Headwinds
The transition toward “clean,” sustainable and vegan formulations hasn’t been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.
Literature/Data
Climate Change, Beauty’s Influence and a Sustainable Path Forward
This article describes drivers of climate change and how our industry can mitigate them. It also explores the impact of climate change on naturals, novel farming/biotech solutions and choices formulators can make to support sustainability.
Consumers/Market
How Color Cosmetics Merge Form with Function: Trends, Tech and Expert Insights
This report navigates the dynamic world of color cosmetic trends, spotlighting innovative formats and cutting-edge ingredient technologies. In addition, it highlights various expert insights.
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