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Ingredients in the news: cannabidiolSubscribers only

Even though cannabidiol has been gaining ground in cosmetics since 2020, it does raise questions. That’s why Estelle Dehier, from Labosphère, has chosen to focus on the continuation (and end) of the series devoted to these ingredients that are the talk of the town.

Ingredients in the news: TalcSubscribers only

Another chapter in the series by Labosphère’s Estelle Dehier on ingredients that are the talk of the town: once considered harmless, or even very popular, then caught up in the turmoil of safety warnings, before eventually being overtaken by regulations, restrictions and even bans… Episode 2 is devoted to talcum powder.

Ingredients in the news: salicylic acidSubscribers only

Some cosmetic ingredients are all the rage and are all the rage for years, but then cosmetovigilance reveals certain problems or toxicological requirements come into play, the regulatory axe falls, and the “flagship” ingredient becomes the one that absolutely must be boycotted. The first episode in this series by Estelle Dehier, from Labosphère: salicylic acid.

How to assess the safety of innovative cosmetic ingredients?Subscribers only

Cosmetic regulations require cosmetic products to be safe for human health under normal and reasonably foreseeable conditions of use. Before a product is placed on the market, a safety assessment must be carried out and signed off by a safety assessor. To do this, a range of data must be studied. A Toxicological Reference Value, generally derived from an animal study, must be determined for each s...

Misleading the consumerSubscribers only

The claims made on cosmetic product labels (and on all communication media, for that matter!) are clearly governed by European cosmetics regulations. They must be proven and justified in the Product Information Dossier (PIF) of the cosmetic product being developed. Estelle Dehier, from Labosphère, explains.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Introduction to solid cosmeticsSubscribers only
More than a trend, today solid cosmetics is a market reality. What are the products most commonly found in this form? What are the “new” care rituals ...
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Natural cosmetics: the consumer's vision, the formulator's challengeSubscribers only
In our first article on naturalness, we felt it was important and above all necessary to reframe the use of the word “natural” or “natural origin”, wi...
Monday, July 20, 2020
The place of essential oils in the Covid-19 crisisSubscribers only
Since the beginning of 2020, the SARS-COV-2 viral epidemic has spread so rapidly that on March 11, the WHO declared it a pandemic. To date, nearly 10 ...
Monday, July 13, 2020
Looking for a natural product? Okay, but which natural?Subscribers only
All the market research agencies say it: the Covid-19 crisis did not really give rise to new trends, but it strongly amplified all those that already ...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
The Barbara Gould Saga, by Jean-Claude Le JoliffSubscribers only
The saga of old brands is a captivating exercise, often difficult because little is recorded and even less accessible. When you’re lucky enough to hav...
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Liposomes, by Jean-Claude Le JoliffSubscribers only
According to recent studies, efficacy remains one of the key criteria for assessing cosmetic products. Beyond the natural, organic or vegan characteri...
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Cosmetic tests: the precious value of the clinical scoresSubscribers only
The implementation of the efficacy studies refers to the regulation of each world zone and sometimes each country. In Europe, the references are the E...
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
The "Non-functional Slack Fill" phenomenon in the cosmetics industrySubscribers only
The phenomenon is not new, and even if it is not particularly ethical, it is also seen in cosmetics. Non-functional Slack Fill, which refers to this n...
Monday, January 20, 2020
Risk assessment of poly- and perfluoroalkylated substances in cosmetic productsSubscribers only
Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as fluoroalkyl, are an important group of substances used in a wide range of cosmetic products....
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The importance of monitoring the photodegradation of cosmetic active ingredientsSubscribers only
The cosmetic product as a mixture or the active principle of a cosmetic can be easily modified in their compositions under the influence of environmen...
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Focus on cannabis in cosmeticsSubscribers only
“Everything is poison, nothing is poison, it is the dose that makes the poison”, according to the famous formula of Paracelsus (1537). Does it apply t...
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Microbiome and metagenomics: the link with products for the skinSubscribers only
The marketing of cosmetic products requires mastery of their regulation, but also a good knowledge of disciplines as varied as biology, physiology, ga...
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