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Humane Cosmetics Act Brought Before U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), Humane Society of the United States, and Humane Society Legislative Fund applauded U.S. Senators and Representatives for bipartisan efforts to introduce the Humane Cosmetics Act.

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

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

Planet-Friendly Packaging: Focus on Flexible

Planet-Friendly Packaging: Focus on Flexible

Brands have set eco-friendly packaging goals with imminent deadlines. How does that square with the explosive growth of the flexible market? While most flexible contains some plastic, there are many sustainable aspects to it, especially versus rigid.

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.

Product Development in the Indie Brand Era

Part 2 of a 4-part series: How third-party manufacturers and suppliers came to lead product innovation.

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.

[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.