As the first in a three-part series on the most misunderstood cosmetic and personal care ingredients, we explore the current scientific understanding of the use of parabens in cosmetics, with a specific focus on the EU’s Regulation 1223/2009 framework.
Bioprocessed algal cells can break down some hazardous and persistent cosmetic chemical pollutants, including parabens, phthalates and sulphates, but more research is required to fully understand this activity and upscale application, a review finds.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added butylparaben to its Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) because of its endocrine-disrupting properties – companies importing or producing products containing the substance now have six...
A group of scientists have formed a collaborative research project with the aim of working out mathematical methods to understand how chemical compounds are absorbed by the skin.
Allantoin, which is a n ingredient commonly used in shampoos, lipsticks, , sun care , and skin care products, is one of several newly identified compounds that can mimic the life-extending effect of a starvation diet.
Canada-based cosmetic ingredient firm Sirona Biochem has presented new glycoprotein research for the anti-ageing market and says the potential is there for new collaborative projects in the industry in Europe.
US company Human Pheremone Sciences has filed a US patent for a compound derived from sea coral that can be added to fragrances and cosmetics as a mood-enhancer.
Chemical analysts have discovered that a Roman face cream, believed
to be nearly 2000 years old, shares the same fundamental
formulation ingredients as modern-day cosmetics products. Tom
Armitage reports.
At In-Cosmetics 2004 in Milan, GE Advanced Materials introduced new
resin-based materials for cosmetics packaging and display materials
that they say will allow greater creativity in design.
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