Ingredients:News

Brazil updates its list of substances banned in cosmetics

On 7 January 2025, Brazil notified a draft Resolution designed to update the list of substances banned for use in personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes. A 60-day consultation was opened.

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Homosalate: new restrictions come into force

On this 1st january 2025, the new restrictions on the UV filter Homosalate set out in Regulation (EU) 2022/2195 come into force. They apply to all new products placed on the market.

United Kingdom: an omnibus regulation for 64 CMRs and Kojic Acid

On 17 December 2024, the UK published Statutory Instrument 2024 No.1334. It includes a ban on 64 CMR substances (eight of which have INCI names), and new restrictions on kojic acid.

US FDA proposes mandatory testing of talc-containing products

On 26 December 2024, the US FDA opened a consultation on a draft rule aimed at requiring talc-containing products to be tested for asbestos using standardised methods.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Nanoparticles and sunscreens: the 2009-2010 Friends of the Earth-Australia guide

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The Australian branch of the international NGO Friends of the Earth releases its 2009-2010 guide on nanoparticles–free sunscreens, in 77 countries. In...

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Nanoparticles: the debate goes on

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While, early December 2009, the French Agency for the Sanitary Occupational and Environment Safety (Afsset), has commented the results of a study on n...

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Glycerol (Glycerin)

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No moisturizer without it. No cream care, no body lotion, no facial mask, soap or toothpaste without it. It is also found in shower gels, in shampoos,...

Saturday, October 3, 2009

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They may be the basis of a cosmetic product; further, they may be used as such to freshen or as make-up removers. Flower waters are mainly water, but ...

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Nanomaterials: back from dusk to plain light

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European M.Ps. have made it mandatory: nanomaterials in our cosmetics shall be listed since 11 July 2013. This is an important step forward for regula...

Monday, March 30, 2009

Linalol (Linalool): more allergenic than previously thought?

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Linalol is an aromatic substance, naturally present in the essential oils of lavender and lavandin, woodland pine or peppermint or in many vegetable e...

Monday, March 9, 2009

Oils and fats in cosmetics

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Besides water, fats are the basis for numerous cosmetic products. Creams, body-lotions, serum, make-up, exfoliating agents, shower-gels and shampoos …...

Monday, March 9, 2009

Which vegetable oil for which purpose?

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They are at the basis of creams, care oils, after-shampoos … and all the emulsions as a whole. They are very often ingredients of natural and organic ...

Monday, February 9, 2009

Europe Prohibits 2 New Cosmetic Ingredients

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There is a new European Directive, adopted February 4, which once again modifies regulations concerning cosmetic products (currently in the course of ...

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Top 10 cosmetic ingredients 2009

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It is obvious that cosmetic products do not escape the dictates of fashion. Apparently, neither are their ingredients. A major American advertising ag...

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

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Doesn’t this equation seem wrong to you? There is however a Danish toxicologist and researcher who states it seriously for the world, and who proves i...

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

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It is commonly used in skin whitening products. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) has published its evaluation. Conclusion: Kojic A...