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Safety
7 Recent Recalls: Babygenics, Tom's of Maine, Amika, HiBAR and Others
From hair spray and repair cream, to tattoo ink, children's sunscreen, toothpaste and others, several products have been recalled in recent months due to safety hazards and regulatory non-compliance. Following is an overview.
Polls
[poll results] When Formulating, What is Your Main Criterion for Selecting a Preservative System?
Event Coverage
Which Beauty Device, Digital Tech and Test Method/Tool Will Prevail in the 2025
C&T Allēs
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Latest
Polls
[poll results] Which 'Phase' of Testing do you Find Most Critical to Ensuring Product Safety?
Last week, we noted how safety is confirmed throughout a product's journey. So we asked you: Which test "phase" do you think is most critical to assuring safety? Here's what you told us.
Anti-aging/Face
Microalgal Bio-retinoid: A Retinol Alternative to Gently Rewind Signs of Photoaging
This article compares the efficacy of a bio-retinoid from microalga with that of retinol and bakuchiol to reverse signs of photoaging in vitro. Its efficacy, safety and skin-soothing effects vs. retinol and bakuchiol are also explored in clinical trials.
Sponsored
Back to the Roots – Targeting the Root Causes of Skin Aging
We explore the science of skin aging and the power of prevention. Featuring innovative active ingredients, the "Timeless Rituals" formulation concept combines fermentation technology with mindful self-care for healthy, resilient skin.
Efficacy
How Bee-friendly Aqueous Propolis ‘Sticks it’ to Microbiota Dysbiosis, Skin Conditions
An aqueous, or white propolis, extract was tested in vitro and shown to affect microbiota connected with skin conditions. In vivo trials also demonstrated the ingredient’s safety and efficacy in reducing skin discomfort, dryness and body odor.
Sun Protection
2025 Will See Faster, More Ethical and Accurate SPF Testing: ISO Approves Two New Methods
In December 2024, the ISO gave its long-awaited final approval of two SPF test methods that experts say are more ethical, economical and accurate than current approaches. One in particular is also reportedly faster, reducing analysis from weeks to days.
Cruelty-free/Halal
[update] Washington State Enacts Animal Testing Ban
H.B. 1097 makes it unlawful for manufacturers to sell a cosmetic that was developed using animal testing.
Companies
LECO Corp.'s Pegasus BTX Benchtop GC-TOFMS Receives 2024 Innovation Award
The device features a reimagined detector with an increased lifetime, reportedly allowing LECO to be the first in the industry to offer a two-year warranty on a mass spectrometer detector.
Safety
FDA Proposes MoCRA-mandated Tests to Detect Asbestos in Talc-containing Cosmetics
On Dec. 26, 2024, the FDA proposed test methods by which cosmetic manufacturers would be required by MoCRA to assess talc-containing products for asbestos, along with enforcement provisions.
Actives
How Dermocosmetics Are Driving the Beauty Revolution:
Beauty Accelerate
2025 Preview
"Euromonitor data shows that, since 2019, more U.S. consumers are looking for skin care features like dermatologist-tested, specific ingredients and clinical formulations, motivated by an underlying demand for safety, transparency and healthy living..."
Event Coverage
⚠️BeautyStat's Ron Robinson to Explore Science-based Beauty at
Beauty Accelerate
2025 👀
Ron Robinson, cosmetic chemist, CEO and founder of BeautyStat, will join the Beauty Accelerate 2025 lineup, participating in the expert panel discussion on: Dermocosmetics and Science-backed Beauty. Register now.
Safety
Safety Alerts: Drunk Elephant's 'Mix-up,' 285 European Cosmetics with Banned Ingredients, Dynarex Extended Recall
This round-up highlights recent cosmetic safety alerts/recalls. These include: Drunk Elephant's ingredient "mix-up," ECHA's findings that 6% of ~4,500 cosmetics reviewed contained banned ingredients, and Dynarex's recall extension over possible asbestos.
