PL Thomas has launched a whey-based ingredient clinically proven to benefit psoriasis sufferers, although its marketing will feature a broader skin health sell that doesn’t venture into the territory of disease reduction.
Skinvisible has signed a partnership with RHEI Pharmaceuticals of Belgium, allowing it to license its dermatology products in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has developed a new method of purifying zein corn protein, giving it potential uses in the cosmetics industry.
California-based ingredients provider BiOrganic Concepts has launched a range of powders for both hair care and color cosmetics, said to offer distinct advantages for formulators.
Ignited by the global growth in the use of topical anaesthetics for cosmetic procedures, the US FDA has issued a health warning after a study concluded that the drug lidocaine carries risks.
Dodgy statistics and unrealistic models were some of the criticisms thrown at the scientists whose study claimed a link between moisturiser use and tumour formation in mice with a high risk of skin cancer.
European cosmetics regulation has long been a minefield of grey areas and contradictions, a point that is underlined by the struggle to ban the testing of cosmetics ingredients on animals.
Pharmaceutical developer Skinvisible and active ingredients specialist Cambrex have joined forces with the aim of bringing new acne treatments to market.
A study that suggested common moisturisers may increase the rate of tumour formation in mice with a high skin cancer risk has provoked a storm within the industry.
Looking directly at the expression of the p53 gene may be a more accurate way of testing how well a sunscreen protects against UV damage, according to a recent study.
Swiss fragrance giant Givaudan has opened a new Consumer Products Fragrance Creative Center in East Hannover, New Jersey, aimed at creating innovative and multi-functional fragrances.
A provider of proprietary developments for nutraceutical and cosmeceutical ingredients has extended an existing cooperation for discovering new functional materials sourced from the jungles of Malaysia.
Unlike the SPF value, there is no universal index to convey a product’s UVA protection to the consumer. Brian Diffey, an emeritus Professor of Photobiology at the University of Newcastle, argues that harmonization is long overdue and gives details on...
Seattle-based food and healthcare co-operative PCC Natural Markets has instructed all its suppliers of personal care products to comply with NPA standards.
China-based ingredients maker Fenchem says it will continue its expansion into cosmetics ingredients, having announced a 35 per cent increase in its annual revenue.
Questions over the safety of a number of cosmetic ingredients have taken centre stage this year with phthalates, parabens and triclosan, all taking their turn in the spotlight.
The year has seen the strengthening of all things green in both the political and public consciousness. However, how is the cosmetics industry reacting to these shifting ideals and principles?
More research is needed into the health effects of exposure to phthalates from different sources, according to a report from the National Research Council.
The 2008 SCC Annual Scientific Meeting glimpsed into the future of cosmetics, exploring the potential of scientific advances such as tissue engineering to revolutionize beauty treatments.
Recent research that questioned the potential of antioxidants to fight against aging has elicited a number of reactions from the industry, questioning the relevance of the findings to human skin.
Formulators using natural ingredients should pay particular attention to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to avoid contamination of their products prior to market.
Jeen International has been granted a US patent covering its Jeeslic PS Series of silicone copolymers as part of a drive by the company to gain worldwide protection for the ingredients.
The National Research Council (NRC) has found serious weaknesses in the government strategy for managing the risks posed by nanomaterials in consumer goods.
The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics is targeting holiday season fragrance sales as a means of bringing attention to its concerns over unsafe cosmetics ingredients.
Active ingredients supplier Lubrizol is giving a presentation at the forthcoming Society of Cosmetic Chemicts Annual Meeting to highlight its latest research into hair styling fixatives.
A panel including Congressman Nita Lowey and Ciba Corporation has called on the FDA to speed up approval of UV filters and tighten up regulations on sunscreens.
The Commonwealth Scientific Research Organization (CSIRO) has developed a software that will help hair care developers to track both hair loss and growth.
The Threshold for Toxicological Concern (TTC) is not an applicable model for cosmetics ingredients, according to a recent report by three European Committees.
Combining natural-based substances such as flavanoids with more traditional inorganic and organic sunscreens can improve protection against UV rays, according to researchers in Brazil.