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Natural, Smatural…What Does it Mean and Do We Want it Defined?

Natural products have been the force behind a major trend in cosmetics and personal care but there are still no regulations that govern the use of the word natural.

A case study from 2015 highlighted that computer simulation and a hands-on activity in learning electric circuits found that there was no significant difference in how effective the learning strategies were.

[poll results] Can Formulating Expertise be Taught, or Does it Take Hands-on Practice and Experience?

A case study from 2015 highlighted that computer simulation and a hands-on activity in learning electric circuits found that there was no significant difference in how effective the learning strategies were.

'Why is oversight important? Women use about 12 personal care products per day. For men, it’s six and teenage girls use 17. This accounts for hundreds of exposures and we need to ensure the safety and health of consumers.'

Debate: Why ‘Clean’ Beauty Doesn’t Mean ‘Safer’—Yet

The IFSCC debated whether “clean” beauty is both safer and real in a recent pro/con debate. Of the 1,000 attendees polled before and after to “vote” on the outcome, most were not convinced that “clean” meant “safer”—although compelling arguments for standardization were raised.

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What Does It Mean to Be Green in 2017?

Organic Monitor has released its predictions for the natural and organic cosmetic market in 2017, including more labels, more sustainable ingredients and packaging, and better ways to measure eco-friendliness.

Does the Future of Beauty Reside in Our DNA?

DNA-based beauty is taking hold and millennials have the most to gain. As more brands create ultra-personalized products, more consumers are seeking customization at the cellular level.

Some companies have found unique ways to develop new patents, such as Unilever utilizing AI and robots to sort through data and cross reference in a much more efficent manner.

[poll results] Does Patent Information Help Your Product Development Work?

Some companies have found unique ways to develop new patents, such as Unilever utilizing AI and robots to sort through data and cross reference in a much more efficent manner.

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Momentive and Azelis Partner for Personal Care Down Under

“With [Azelis’] strong, technically-driven sales model we are confident we will further grow business together and deliver many innovative solutions answering to today’s and tomorrow’s market trends.”

Brown Algae Extract for Improved Hair Health and Shine

Provital has sourced brown algae to create an active said to reconstruct damaged hair fibers and impart shine.

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Rye Extract Shown to Boost Skin Radiance and Firmness

New in vitro and in vivo studies by SILAB have uncovered the specific effects of a rye seed extract on epidermal mechanobiology and complexion radiance.

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[poll results] Does Cost Impact Your Ingredient Choices More Than Certifications?

How do your responses compare? Here's how colleagues answered last week's poll.

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.

When it comes down to ingredients, it is no secret that some market demands have negatively impacted the environment, such as palm oil.

[poll results] Does a Compelling Marketing Story Weigh into Your Ingredient Choices?

Marketing stories strive to engage the consumer to generate sales but we wondered how significant a narrative is in the eyes of formulators. Here's how you responded.

In last week's poll, we pointed out that marketing teams often drive this vision to meet a niche market need. However, this vision and the science are sometimes at odds.

[poll results] Does Your Marketing Team Understand the Limits of Cosmetic Science?

In last week's poll, we pointed out that marketing teams often drive a vision to meet a niche market need. However, this vision and the science are sometimes at odds.

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[poll results] How Much Does the "Clean Beauty" Trend Influence Your Formulation Decisions?

The bigger impact is that concerns over the potential endocrine-disrupting effects of bisphenols will no doubt put other cosmetic ingredients with the same alleged effects front and center (again), drawing interest from regulators.

Endocrine Disruptors in the EU, SCCS Opinions and NGO Pressure to Crack Down

From November 2022–February 2023, organizations in seven European Union member states tested 121 products and found bisphenols of high concern in 47 of them, per Chemical Watch. NGOs are urging regulators to impose stricter regulation on all bisphenols.

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Opening IFSCC Ceremony Breaks Down Future Directions—and Dance

Future directions for both the industry and planet were part of the take-home messages given at the IFSCC 2018 Opening Ceremony; punctuated by world-renowned breakdancers in lederhosen.

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Personal Care, or Personal Trainer? Lipotec Active Does Both

Created to tone the body, new clinical research substantiates this ingredient's use in skin care to redefine the facial contour and reduce double chin.

In this study, a clinical trial was conducted to confirm whether a mixture of amino acids, copper and hyaluronic acid that the authors developed stimulated ECM proteins and anti-aging effects on the skin.

Amino Acid, Copper and HA Blend Shown to Stimulate Elastin, Collagen

A recent clinical trial showed that a mixture of amino acids, copper and hyaluronic acid could stimulate extracellular matrix proteins and impart anti-aging effects in the skin.

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