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As the first quarter of 2022 came to a close, several regulatory changes were announced in the Asia-Pacific region. Following is an overview, which includes ingredient restrictions, claims guidelines, adverse reactions and more.

Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: GMPs, Safety, Ingredient Restrictions, Claims and More

As the first quarter of 2022 came to a close, several regulatory changes were announced in the Asia-Pacific region. Following is an overview, which includes ingredient restrictions, claims guidelines, adverse reactions and more.

A real challenge in the assessment of consumer emotional responses has been the need for validated but meaningful measures. Commentary outlined are benefits and drawbacks of various methods and asks the larger question of precisely what’s being measured.

The Emotion Paradox in Product Testing: A Commentary

This 'Expert Opinions' on feel-good beauty and self-care highlight inner harmony, antiviral expansion, holistic care, eco-consciousness, stress reduction and more.

Expert Opinions: Feel-good Beauty and Self-care

JD Lusteris is a multifunctional emollient that has been found in clinical studies to improve the skin barrier with favorable sensory.

Jojoba Desert's JD Lusteris Improves Skin Barrier

JD Lusteris is a multifunctional emollient that has been found in clinical studies to improve the skin barrier with favorable sensory.

Bio-Botanica offers Licorice Root Extract in Glycerin [sample request]

Bio-Botanica offers Licorice Root Extract in Glycerin [sample request]

Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin and glabridin. Glycyrrhizin is anti-inflammatory; used topically, it may help reduce redness or irritation. It is also an antioxidant. Glabridin may cause skin lightening and reduces dark spots by inhibiting tyrosinase.

Exploring the performance and acceptability of dexpanthenol-containing hand cream, researchers conducted a study on adult subjects that were considered sensitive and very dry skin on their hands for daily application.

Dexpanthenol-containing Hand Cream Improves Sensitive and Dry Skin

Exploring the performance and acceptability of a dexpanthenol-containing daily hand cream, researchers conducted a study in adult subjects with sensitive and very dry skin on their hands.

Calybiota Bio rebalances the skin microbiota, especially the women’s vaginal flora for intimate comfort.

Laboratoires Expanscience Launches 2 Eco-designed Actives

Calybiota Bio rebalances the skin microbiota, especially the women’s vaginal flora for intimate comfort, while Ayuredi protects the skin from environmental and psychological stresses, in particular, damage linked to cortisol.

Õsmosys helps consumers embrace a lifestyle around conscious beauty by learning how to balance both ego and ecosystems.

Lucas Meyer By IFF Balances Nature and Humanity with 4 Õsmosys Formulas

Õsmosys helps consumers embrace a lifestyle around conscious beauty by learning how to balance both ego and ecosystems.

Researchers investigated an extract of the alpine plant edelweiss for its ability to modulate hair follicle growth ex vivo and inhibit hair loss while increasing hair regeneration in vivo.

Researchers Find Edelweiss Inhibits Catagen Phase, Increases Hair Density

Researchers investigated an extract of the Alpine plant edelweiss ex vivo for its potential to modulate hair follicle growth and inhibit hair loss and in vivo for its ability to increase hair regeneration.

Bio-Botanica offers Licorice Root Extract in Glycerin

Cosmetics & Toiletries puts your formulating skills to the test with this weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Monday, you respond in the comments, and we give the answers in our Friday newsletter.

Label Challenge Answer: Boka's Ela Mint Toothpaste

Cosmetics & Toiletries puts your formulating skills to the test with this weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Monday, you respond in the comments, and we give the answers in our Friday newsletter.

Spate reports that anti-humidity spray searches have grown 58.9% since last year.

Spate: US Consumer Trends in Makeup and Hair Spray

Spate is reporting increased consumer search engagement with peel-off lip stain, eyelid tape and anti-humidity spray, along with their favorite retailers.

Saltair Natural Deodorants are available in Fragrance-Free, Santal Bloom, Island Orchid, Lush Greens, Seascape, Lagoona and Black Tide scents.

Saltair Introduces Natural Deodorants

The natural deodorants are available in Fragrance-Free, Santal Bloom, Island Orchid, Lush Greens, Seascape, Lagoona and Black Tide scents.

Blueland Body Wash Starter Set includes a power-to-gel body wash and a powder refill pack.

Blueland Adds Body Wash Starter Set

The Body Wash Starter Set includes a powder-to-gel body wash and a powder refill pack.