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October 2014 Ingredient Launches from Croda, Bio-Botanica, Silab and More

Ingredients for anti-irritancy, repair, unique textures, fighting underarm odor, replacing polyethylene microbeads and more.

A product’s eco footprint has become just important as the personal benefits it delivers. Sustainability and environmentalism are at the forefront of development in DSM and Glowing Chameleon's new line of sun care formulas.

DSM Presents Glowing Chameleon Sustainable Sun Care Formulas

A product’s eco footprint has become just important as the personal benefits it delivers. Sustainability and environmentalism are at the forefront of development in DSM's Glowing Chameleon line of sun care formulas.

'...There is currently insufficient relevant and reliable scientific data to conduct realistic ERAs and there is not enough scientific data to support sunscreen ingredient bans,' wrote the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC).

PCPC on NAS Report: 'Not Enough Data to Ban Sunscreens'

The Personal Care Products Council has released a statement responding to the National Academy of Sciences Report, "Review of Fate, Exposure, and Effects of Sunscreens in Aquatic Environments and Implications for Sunscreen Usage and Human Health."

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The Innovations Tackling the SPF Confidence Gap

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9 Cosmetic Ingredient Bans/Restrictions in the EU: Kojic Acid, 4-MBC, Retinol, Arbutin and More

The EU Commission officially published several amendments to EU Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) that will restrict or ban nine cosmetic ingredients. Read on to learn more.

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Univar Solutions Spotlights Neurocosmetics, Urban Skin Care and Next-Gen UV Protection at NYSCC

Univar Solutions will reveal five new sunscreen formulations developed to demonstrate the performance capabilities of Parsol Shield from dsm-firmenich.

Candela Organic, a subsidiary of Candela Peru, has released five products to the U.S. personal care industry: Brazil Nut Oil, Passion Fruit Seed Oil, Murumuru Butter, Buriti Oil and Cupuaçu Butter.

Candela Organic Rolls Out 5 Natural Personal Care Ingredients

Candela Organic, a subsidiary of Candela Peru, has released five products to the U.S. personal care industry: Brazil Nut Oil, Passion Fruit Seed Oil, Murumuru Butter, Buriti Oil and Cupuaçu Butter.

Labeling Claims—Untangling the Rules

Dissecting what is allowed on an ingredient label and the types of label claims may have detrimental consequences to the industry overall.

New ingredient technologies are improving the spreadability and transparency of sun care products.

SPF Everything

Sun care's skinification has led to a boom in multifunctional SPF products, even as sunscreen formulations become better than ever.

A Place in the Sun

With consumer awareness of the importance of sun protection on the rise, brands look to ingredient suppliers for solutions that combine key performance benefits in their desire to meet growing expectations.

Responsibility in Mexico, Natural Exfoliants, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Early July 2014

Lubrizol Mexico gets recognized with a social responsibility award, Clariant maps out its future initiatives, Shin-Etsu Silicones showcase emulsifying elastomers and much more ingredient news and innovation.

New Ventures, Locations and Facilities, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Mid July 2013

Discover new launches from Evonik, Natural Sourcing, Botanic Innovations and more, as well as news on the Clariant-Wilmar global amines company, expansions in Asia and Latin America, and more.

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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.

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Sunscreen Doping & Unapproved Formats: SPF’s Top Regulatory Challenges

From undisclosed UV filters to novel formats that might impact SPF efficacy, some sun care brands are pushing the envelope.

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Read the Label: Shiseido Waso Quick Gentle Cleanser

Shiseido's Waso Quick Gentle Cleanser is an alcohol-free, oil-free, honey-gel cleanser that claims to foam without water to remove makeup, dirt and excess oil. This column reviews the ingredient list for claims substantiation and functionality.

Sunscreen Efficacy

Studies show how packaging impacts sunscreen application, and application is key to effectiveness.

Formulating Innovative Anti-aging Skin Care: A Q&A with L'Oréal's Gabrielle Sore

Here, Gabrielle Sore, scientific communication director of skin care for L'Oréal Research and Innovation, shares her thoughts on skin aging and the ingredients and techniques available to formulators that deliver new and more effective skin care products.

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Global Cosmetics Regulation in Flux: Policy Reforms, Recalls and Market Access Shifts

Reforms for cosmetics across the U.S., EU, UK and China are reshaping product safety, market access and compliance obligations.