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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.
Magazine
The Emotion Paradox in Product Testing: A Commentary
Magazine
Expert Opinions: Feel-good Beauty and Self-care
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Ingredients
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.
Sponsored
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.
Literature/Data
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.
Actives
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.
Formulating Basics
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.
Literature/Data
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.
Actives
Bio-Botanica offers Licorice Root Extract in Glycerin
Formulating Basics
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.
Consumers/Market
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.
Bath/Shower
Saltair Introduces Natural Deodorants
The natural deodorants are available in Fragrance-Free, Santal Bloom, Island Orchid, Lush Greens, Seascape, Lagoona and Black Tide scents.
Bath/Shower
Blueland Adds Body Wash Starter Set
The Body Wash Starter Set includes a powder-to-gel body wash and a powder refill pack.