A fragrance substance banned by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has been found in a consumer product during the association’s third random testing session.
A recent spate of disputed consumer watchdog studies on personal care products has raised the question of whether such testing is always thorough enough.
While UVA protection in sunscreens has improved significantly in the last year, only a small number of products provide overall adequate safety and protection, according to interest group the EWG.
Concentrations of hydrogen peroxide used in professional and over the counter teeth whitening processes don’t cause significant changes to tooth enamel, according to US researchers.
US watchdog Consumer Reports tested ten sunscreen products and found that they all met or exceeded their advertised sun protection factor (SPF). This is in contrast to the more scathing report by UK Watchdog Which? on popular sunscreens in Europe.
Rhodia has just completed the acquisition of its minority partner’s shares in its joint venture Rhodia Thai Industries, as part of the firm’s wider strategy to reinforce its global presence in specialty surfactants.
Brazilian company Beraca has forged a partnership with DeWolf Chemical to expand their distribution in the North American market and meet growing demand for organic cosmetics.
Incorporating caffeine into sun care and after-sun products may help minimize the effects of UV damage and protect against skin cancer, according to US researchers.
A new book packs punches at the US cosmetics and personal care industry, claiming that there is ‘compelling evidence’ to link rising cancer rates to carcinogenic chemicals.
Environmentally friendly pigments that can instantly and reversibly change colour could be the future of color cosmetics, according to researchers in California.
Maintaining investment in the research and development of innovative ingredients that tap into key cosmetics trends can help chemical companies survive the downturn.
Indian specialty ingredients company, Lachemi, has launched a range of natural preservatives which have combined modern research techniques with the ancient tradition of Ayurveda.
Applying antioxidant-rich formulations before and during a course of pulsed light therapy can help cut down negative side effects, according to a recent study.
The Which? report that questioned SPF values could turn consumers away from sun protection with devastating consequences, according to the UK trade body CTPA.
Scienceuticals claims that its in-house microbiological testing capability for contract manufactured personal care products cuts development time by up to two weeks.
The removal of parabens by some cosmetic manufacturers is a reaction to “outrageous claims” made by the media and pressure from non-governmental organisations (NGOs), not consumer pressure, according to Dene Godfrey from S Black.
Noveon Consumer Specialties has upgraded its website and launched themed prototype kits in an attempt to make the formulating process clearer and easier.
The industry must change the way it thinks about waste and traditional chemistry if it wants to reduce resource use, according to a green chemistry consultant.
Dow Corning, the US-based skin and hair care formulation company, has developed two patented silicone organic elastomer blends that can be used with polar organic ingredients.
A range of new organic surfactants, emulsifiers and preservative alternatives should make life easier for organic formulators, claims manufacturer Earth Supplied Products (ESP).
Chicago based specialty chemistry company, HallStar, has launched a series of online webinars to ‘educate’ formulators on how to integrate new chemical technologies into plasticizer and personal care products.
At Suppliers’ Day in New Jersey last week CosmeticsDesign.com spoke to Kris Kudrnac of K3 Corporation who explained how the industry is experiencing a “mad rush” for natural and organic preservatives.
Fragrance house Arylessence, has launched a broader selection of 100 per cent certified organic fragrances, which builds upon their existing collection.
The two day event closed its doors at the Raritan Center, New Jersey yesterday, having sold all its exhibition space and attracting a solid attendance.
Organic alternatives to certain synthetic ingredients have been elusive. Peter Boncelet from Earth Supplied Products explains why organic cosmetics have yet to fully live up to the marketing hype but suggests that chemistry is starting to catch up.
Specialty chemicals player Hallstar has launched a new photostabilizer at the Suppliers’ Day show in New Jersey to help sunscreen formulators combine two important active ingredients.
Researchers have created the first genetic blueprint of oil palms, an important step in improving the productivity and sustainability of oil palm production.
According to Professor Tilman Butz who led the NANODERM project, the answer to is no, not in healthy human skin. The project looked at the dermal penetration of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and Butz concludes that as they don’t seem to cross the skin...
Daily supplements of a hydrolysed collagen may improve skin hydration by 28 per cent, and reduce the wrinkles by 30 per cent, say two new studies from Rousselot.
The ban on animal testing for cosmetics ingredients introduced in Europe earlier this year has highlighted a lack of alternative testing methods. CosmeticsDesign spoke to Professor Zee Upton, from the Queensland University of Technology, whose model developed...
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