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J&J, Walgreens-Boots, L'Oréal, Maybelline and E.L.F. Named in 'Oil-free' False Advert Suits

A series of legal complaints has been filed alleging that cosmetic products are not oil-free as claimed. Its products among them, J&J recently appealed to the court to dismiss the charges due to unfounded injury and a misinterpretation of what constitutes "oils."

There are many soft spots in cosmetic science, i.e., the feel of a product, the pleasure of using a cosmetic product...

[update] Comparatively Speaking: Matter vs. Mind Claims

This "Comparatively Speaking" was revived from 2008 for its relevance today. In it, Tony O’Lenick posed the question: What’s the difference between a "mind" claim and a "matter" claim? Industry expert Johann Wiechers, Ph.D., explained.

Wiechers to Substantiate 'Mind' Claims at ATC Barcelona

Johann WIechers, Ph.D., will examine how to substantiate a "mind" claim at the upcoming Advanced Technology Conference (ATC).

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Wiechers Named C&T Technical Advisor

Sharpening its competitive edge, Allured Publishing Corp. has signed world-renown delivery expert, Prof. Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, as its technical advisor in an exclusive, multi-faceted capacity.

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Wiechers Named C&T Technical Advisor

Allured Publishing Corp. has signed world-renown delivery expert, Prof. Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, as its Technical Advisor in an exclusive, multi-faceted capacity.

Compass: The Shape of Words to Come

This issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine focuses on treatments incorporating such actives in preventive skin care, antiaging treatments, and anticellulite and spa treatments.

Cosmeceuticals: Endangered Species?

Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, scrutinizes the term cosmeceutical and suggests a new focus for the cosmetic industry through this light-hearted analogy comparing active ingredients to men.

It's All About Sex: Hormones and Skin Moisture

Cosmetics help people look and feel good. From an evolutionary view, the human purpose is to produce offspring and although it can be done clinically, most prefer the natural way, just like today's cosmetic users.

In the Land of the Blind: Applying a Single-blind Study to Finished Products

Following positive feedback from a previous column on the placebo effect, Wiechers readdresses clinical study design in relation to cosmetic claim substantiation—this time discussing when to perform double-blind studies and when to perform single-blind studies.

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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.

With the Speed of Light: A Look at Accelerated Testing

We test a number of things in our cosmetic industry. We test for safety; for stability; for efficacy; for microbiological contamination; and for interactions between the (ingredients of the) product and its container.

Much Ado About Nothing: Cosmetics Testing with a Placebo

In this column, the author investigates the source of the placebo effect. In addition, he asks the question: Must cosmetics testing always incorporate tests against a placebo?

Is Cosmetics Science Really "Bad"? Part III: Evidence to Support Claims in the Real World

This is the third column of a series that applies Michael Shermer's "Baloney Detection Kit" to cosmetic science. This column tackles the fourth, fifth and sixth of ten core questions included in the "kit": those relating to claims substantiation.

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'Nessie' and The Precautionary Principle

Academia continues to conduct experiments demonstrating that nanoparticles do not penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin but skeptics and activist groups do not accept this evidence.

Successfully Formulating at the Skin’s Natural Surface pH

Formulating high-performance skin care systems at low pH levels (4.0 to 5.5) can be beneficial for consumers and formulators in many ways, according to Florence Pecquerie, applications scientist and formulator for Lubrizol. Here, she reviews the current knowledge on skin surface pH, discusses the importance of pH on the efficacy of organic acid preservatives in formulation and introduces a new crosslinked acrylic acid homopolymer.

Successfully Formulating at the Skin’s Natural Surface pH

Formulating high-performance skin care systems at low pH levels (4.0 to 5.5) can be beneficial for consumers and formulators in many ways, according to Florence Pecquerie, applications scientist and formulator for Lubrizol. Here, she reviews the current knowledge on skin surface pH, discusses the importance of pH on the efficacy of organic acid preservatives in formulation and introduces a new crosslinked acrylic acid homopolymer.

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Cosmetics, Ketchup and Formula Simplicity

"I like it that ketchup still tastes the same to me as it did when [I was a child]. ... I feel reassured that many unnecessary ingredients have not been added. As a cosmetic scientist, while I appreciate when new ingredients improve products, I would feel better if we crafted them without unnecessary additions."

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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