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BASF and Givaudan collaborated to develop and validate alternative animal testing methods, leading to the first toxicology testing strategy without animals that was adopted by OECD.

BASF and Givaudan Develop First OECD-Approved Animal Test Alternatives

The OECD has, for the first time, approved a non-animal strategy to assess skin sensitization based on three tests. In addition, the Kinetic Direct Peptide Reactivity Assay was approved to predict the intensity of reactions. All tests are the results of BASF/Givaudan joint efforts.

Amyris has published its early clinical results for its reportedly “clean” acne treatment formulation, which was found to perform better than other non-natural formulations.

Amyris’s 'Clean,' Fermented Acne Treatment Found to Outperform Industry Standards

France is the first country in the EU to export its “ordinary” cosmetics to China without testing on animals.

'Ordinary' French Cosmetics Become the First to Bypass China’s Animal Testing Mandate

Sabinsa has published a study showing successful results for its health serum in adults experiencing hair thinning and loss.

Sabinsa Serum Clinically Proven to Prevent Hair Loss

Sabinsa has published a study in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology showing successful results for its health serum in adults experiencing hair thinning and loss.

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Ginkgo Bioworks’ Materials Support mRNA Vaccine

To support researchers and manufacturers toward the prevention of COVID-19, Ginkgo Bioworks has teamed up with Moderna for the processing and testing of an mRNA vaccine, mRNA-1273.

Libo Cosmetics Offers Sustainable Packaging Solutions and Beyond

Libo Cosmetics Offers Sustainable Packaging Solutions and Beyond

Libo Cosmetics Co., Ltd. has superb experience in the beauty industry, offering well-known brands quality cosmetics packaging solutions and world-class design services to help brands stand out in the market.

2020 Supplier Directory: Designed to Connect

Whether you’re an upstart indie brand, a multinational legacy brand, manufacturing partner or fall somewhere in between, Global Cosmetic Industry’s annual supplier guide has you covered.

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Gordon Labs Announces New Ownership

The new ownership coincides with the 100th anniversary of the company's initial founding.

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[video] This Device Analyzes Skin On the Go for Cosmetic Validation

An alternative to animal testing techniques, this handheld device noninvasively measures skin structure and quality for higher-efficiency cosmetic experiments.

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Consumers Are Willing to Pay More For Brand Candor

Global Cosmetic Industry caught up with Peter Littell, research and marketing director at Pure Branding, to discuss how brands can become more transparent, what is spurring consumers' transparency expectations and the positive outcomes of being honest with consumers.

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[update] Kao Stirs Up Pleasure Centers for Beauty Benefits; Ingredient Suppliers Respond

"The pleasure is all yours" seems to be the cosmetic industry's latest message to consumers. Recent work from Kao Corp. and others, including ingredient suppliers, demonstrates.

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[video] Building Product Perceptions

Besides sight, scent is perhaps our most primordial sensory input. Here, Gabriela Daniels, of the London College of Fashion, explains a master's degree study on crossing sensory cues to elevate cosmetic product experiences.

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China Forms Non-animal Testing Working Group, Appoints IIVS

China's momentum toward non-animal testing is gaining speed with its recently formed animal alternative work group and its appointment of the Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS).

[podcast] Taste the Crunch: How Products Engage Consumer Senses

Crunching sounds can make food taste better. Heavier lipstick tubes impress a sense of luxury. How might product developers benefit from these signals? Find out in this podcast series.