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According to the EWG, exposure to asbestos is linked to asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung and ovarian cancers. Even brief exposures can trigger disease years later. Studies estimate that more than 60 percent of mesothelioma cases in women are likely attributable to non-occupational asbestos exposure.
FDA Withdraws Rule on Testing for Asbestos in Talc-Based Cosmetics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced it will withdraw its proposed rule to establish approved testing methods for detecting and identifying cancer-causing asbestos in talc-containing cosmetics.
Nov 25th, 2025
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Aveda and Keracol Modify Historical Textile Dye Analysis to Quantify Hair Color Fading
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How LG H&H Will Achieve True Personalization: Visual AI to Reveal Inherent and Health-related Aging and Biomarkers
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Symrise Invests in Cellibre to Drive Biotech Innovation in Clean Beauty and Taste
The partnership aims to accelerate innovation in the taste balancing and cosmetic actives markets through advanced biomanufacturing, per the companies.
Nov 5th, 2025
Unica's Triple-Mix Bottle: Effortless Dispensing for Multi-Formula Products
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Unica's Triple-Mix Bottle: Effortless Dispensing for Multi-Formula Products
Unica Packaging’s Triple-Mix Bottle is a new three-chamber packaging designed to simplify the delivery of complex multi-formula products. The Triple-Mix Bottle uses a unique single pump design that ensures effortless dispensing of your multi-formula product.
Nov 4th, 2025
Anke Hadasch, Ph.D., global vice president of color science métier at L'Oréal R&I, France, revealed a holistic approach to color, connecting art, science and technology to create high-performing, desirable colors for all skin tones.
Diversity, Personalization, Sustainability and the Big Winners: Day Three of the IFSCC 2025 Congress
Diversity, personalization, sustainability and analytics led the IFSCC 2025 Congress on day three. Highlights included AI-driven personalization, sustainability and inclusive skin science. The closing gala celebrated research and education excellence.
Sep 23rd, 2025
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Beyond the Hype: C&T Allēs Honor Beauty Innovation Through Scientific Rigor
We've established comprehensive scientific evaluation criteria for the 2026 C&T Allē Awards, ensuring innovations are assessed through evidence-based methodology that honors the technical rigor driving beauty industry breakthroughs.
Aug 22nd, 2025
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Safety Alert: Sunscreen 'Doping' and Foam Formats Raise Red Flags
Recent regulatory attention highlights both hidden sunscreen actives in cosmetic products, and the legal gray zone of mousse-format sunscreens — prompting calls for clearer labeling and format approval.
Aug 19th, 2025
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How IFSCC 2025 Will Make Waves in Cannes — and in Beauty: Interview with Christine Lafforgue, Ph.D., Congress President
The 35th IFSCC Congress, to be held Sept. 15-18, 2025 in Cannes, France, will keep beauty innovators at the forefront of scientific progress in longevity, neuroscience, emotions and more. Here, Christine Lafforgue, Ph.D., congress president, explains.
Aug 4th, 2025
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4 U.S. Bills Propose Ban on 18 Cosmetic Ingredients, Fill the MoCRA 'Gap'
This legislative effort reflects growing public interest in ingredient safety and environmental health.
Jul 29th, 2025
Want to reach California's beauty movers and shakers? Reserve your spot in the California SCC's Suppliers' Day official show program.
Maximize Your Impact: Advertise in the Official California SCC Suppliers’ Day Show Program!
Beyond the show floor, a PDF of this year's show program also will be sent to 7,500 California SCC Members prior to the show.
Jul 24th, 2025
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More Time to Shine: Submission Deadlines Extended for the 2026 C&T Allē Awards
The 2026 C&T Allē Awards just gave innovators more time to shine. Early Bird entries are now due Sept. 15, with final submissions accepted through Oct. 15. Don’t miss your chance to be spotlighted for excellence in beauty innovation.
Jul 15th, 2025
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Supplier Innovations Wanted: Enter the 2026 C&T Allēs to Showcase Your Beauty Breakthroughs
Calling all beauty and personal care suppliers! Enter the 2026 C&T Allē Awards to spotlight your latest innovation. From actives to prototypes, test methods to ingredient blends — show the industry how you're shaping the future. Submissions now open!
Jun 13th, 2025
To ensure every submission is rigorously and fairly evaluated, a wide-ranging panel of experts has been assembled, whose credibility and influence span the global personal care landscape.
Leading Experts to Judge the 2026 C&T Allēs — L'Oréal, P&G, SULA Labs, Selfmade, Supergoop!, Grupo Boticário, Estée Lauder Cos., Chanel, Shiseido ...
Leading industry experts from academia as well as L'Oréal, P&G, SULA Labs, Selfmade, Supergoop!, Grupo Boticário, Estée Lauder Cos., Chanel, Shiseido and many more will validate visionary concepts in beauty ingenuity for the 2026 Allē Awards.
May 27th, 2025