Phthalates will be one of six controversial chemicals to be reviewed as part of a move to overhaul the way potentially dangerous substances are scrutinized in the United States.
Botanical standards supplier Chromadex has received funding to commercialize a manufacturing process for anthocyanins, the new ‘super class’ of phytochemical compounds.
Sunscreen use should be encouraged despite the lack of evidence demonstrating the ability of modern sun protection products to prevent melanoma, says scientist.
Spanish natural cosmetics provider Alfaverde Productos Naturales has teamed with German researchers on a project to combine make-up with a red wine by-product.
US-based global supplier of speciality chemicals, International Specialty Products, ( ISP), has launched Escalol S, a UV absorber with broad spectrum protection, in reaction to a ‘major trend’ in sun care.
Green tea is a good candidate for skincare products for its moisture absorption and retention properties as well as its antioxidant quality, according to Chinese scientists.
French cosmetics ingredients company Silab has launched a new range of organic actives made from natural raw materials as part of a company focus on this booming market area.
Demand for effective skin lightening ingredients that could replace hydroquinone in pigment control products is significant, according to market researchers.
Vitamin C can help promote wound healing and DNA repair in the skin, according to scientists who investigated the substance’s effect in human fibroblasts.
An impurity found in baby shampoo and other personal care products should not be included in the list of toxic ingredients under the Environmental Protection Act, according to Health Canada.
Lead can be found in small quantities in lipsticks but the levels are well below those recommended by international regulatory authorities, according to the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC).
Shea butter supplier Akoma has received organic and fairtrade certification for its Shea products sourced in Ghana in, what it claims is a first for the industry.
Israeli antioxidant supplier Algatechnologies has increased its market presence in the US with the launch of a sunscreen and skincare range from the Perrigo Group.
British Scientists are beginning a scientific study to determine whether or not there is a link between brain diseases and nano particles from sunscreen.
Lifting the lid on the latest issues and trends to hit this category, the Florida Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists will be opening its doors to the three day event on September 10.
Essentially Scottish Botanicals (ESB) has opened a ground-breaking extraction facility to process oil from Myrica gale, known for its anti-ageing properties.
A stress busting spray based on the smell of cut grass will soon hit the market and researchers claim the potential for cosmetics and fragrances is significant.
A raw ingredient called Alasta developed specially for the nutricosmetics and cosmeceutical categories has been launched by Sustainable Youth Technologies.
Nanoparticles of zinc or titanium do not increase the protective power of a sunscreen and they pose health risks, according to a recent Friends of the Earth report.
Supplements of antioxidant vitamins and minerals are not associated with an increased risk of skin cancer, despite reports to the contrary, says a new study.
Short-sequence peptides hold significant potential as skin lightening ingredients and treatments for pigmentation disorders, according to scientists in California.
Companies should be actively preparing for REACH registration by forming Substance Information Exchange Forums (SIEFs) as soon as possible, according to the ECHA.
The antioxidant properties of green tea have lead many researchers to investigate its potential as an anti-aging ingredient, both for topical application and as a supplement. However, a new study suggests this might not be the miracle extract the world...
The 2009 Science Symposium, organized by the Personal Care Products Council, will open its doors on October 27 targeting key areas of formulation development.
Computer models that predict how an ingredient will interact with a cell and its proteins are being used by ISP to investigate new ingredients and their effects.
New oral and topical antioxidant strategies for skin ageing are sought by the organisers of the Malta Skin Ageing Congress taking place October 29-30 in Malta.
Californian-based supplier, AIDP, has won a US patent for a method of manufacturing mineral collagen it says can increase the body's ability to consume minerals such as calcium and magnesium when formulated together.
A new skin care diagnostic system giving instant results can help reinforce brand loyalty and bring in new customers, according to manufacturer Reveal Sciences.