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12 Beauty and Health Uses for CBD: Amway Reviews the Evidence

A review by Amway researchers published in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology explores tangible evidence in the literature relevant to CBD's potential topical beauty and health benefits in 12 application areas.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported 357 cosmetic products were voluntarily registered in December 2020. This brings the total of filed products to 17,357 since 2018.

FDA Adds 357 Voluntary Cosmetic Registrations in One Month

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported 357 cosmetic products were voluntarily registered in December 2020. This brings the total of filed products to 17,357 since 2018.

A recent class-action lawsuit emerged with Unilever and Conopco Inc. for its TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Color Shampoo for containing DMDM hydantoin, which is believed to cause hair loss and scalp irritation for consumers.

Unilever’s TRESemmé Shampoo Alleged to Cause Irritation, Hair Loss

A recent class-action lawsuit has emerged against Unilever/Conopco Inc. for its TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Color Shampoo due to reports of DMDM hydantoin content allegedly causing hair loss and scalp irritation.

Jeen’s Jeecide Cap-7 is the company’s solution for formulators looking to maintain product stability and shelf-life while maintaining natural and “clean” formulation claims.

Jeen Boosts Product Stability and Shelf-life with Jeecide Cap-7

Jeen’s Jeecide Cap-7 is the company’s solution for formulators looking to maintain product stability and shelf-life while maintaining natural and “clean” formulation claims.

Derived from malachite stone, Positive Products Group’s PPG Natural Malachite Extract uses the natural copper that is in the stone to create a skin protecting and repairing extract.

Positive Products Group Extracts Malachite for Skin Protection and Repair

Derived from malachite stone, Positive Products Group’s PPG Natural Malachite Extract uses the natural copper in the stone to create a skin-protecting and repairing extract.

Citrolatum B and Citrolatum C are compatible in lip, skin and hair care applications as natural alternatives to petrolatum.

P2 Science Adds Citrolatum B and C to Ingredient Series

P2 Science has added two more ingredients to its Citrolatum series as natural alternatives to petrolatum: Citrolatum B and C.

The resulting formulations from Shin-Etsu's polyglycerin-modified emulsifiers deliver versatile textures including serums, lotions, creams, balms and sticks.

Shin-Etsu Introduces Polyglycerin-modified Emulsifiers

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America (SESA) has introduced its line of polyglycerin-modified emulsifiers and highlighted a key ingredient in the series: KF-6100.

What’s in My Jar is an app that analyzes unsubsidized company claims and marketing language for skin care products based on their ingredients to educate consumers about how effective and potentially irritating products are.

What’s in My Jar Analyzes Product Efficacy and Irritant Potential

What’s in My Jar is an app that analyzes unsubsidized company claims and marketing language for skin care products to educate consumers about how effective or potentially irritating products are.

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U.S. Federal Trade Commission Lays Down the Law on Deceptive CBD Claims

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on misleading claims for CBD-containing products. The agency led by example, highlighting six sellers being penalized for unsupported health claims.

Vertosa has developed a propriety Powder-based Cannabis Emulsion Powder.

Vertosa‘s Powder Emulsions Infuse CBD into Cosmetics and Nutricosmetics

Vertosa has developed a propriety Powder-based Cannabis Emulsion Powder, ideal for infusing CBD into product categories including cosmetics, nutricosmetics and more.

Koel Colours has rolled out eye makeup pigments and Altered Aqua, a series of water-based dispersions of pigments for cosmetic and personal care applications.

Koel Colors Eye Makeup and Soaps

Koel Colours has rolled out eye makeup pigments and Altered Aqua, a series of water-based dispersions of pigments for cosmetic and personal care applications.

Genomatica has launched a sustainability impact calculator to help companies reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and replace petroleum-derived butylene glycol with the company’s Brontide natural butylene glycol.

Genomatica Presents Sustainability Impact Calculator and Petroleum Alternative

Genomatica has launched a sustainability impact calculator to help companies reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and replace petroleum-derived butylene glycol with the company’s Brontide natural butylene glycol.

Results showed that 7.7% of samples were non-compliant with legislative requirements due to a missing or false declaration of allergenic fragrance compounds.

EDQM Finds Allergenic Fragrances in ‘Perfume-Free’ Cosmetics

Results showed that 7.7% of samples were non-compliant with legislative requirements due to a missing or false declaration of allergenic fragrance compounds.

Chantecaille Beauté’s CBD 300 Face and Body Cream contains a blend of broad-spectrum CBD and Cannabis sativa extract to soothe the skin from redness and irritation, as well as moisturize the face and body.

Chantecaille Packs CBD and Cannabis into Redness Reducing Moisturizer

Chantecaille Beauté’s CBD 300 Face and Body Cream contains a blend of broad-spectrum CBD and Cannabis sativa extract to soothe the skin from redness and irritation, as well as moisturize the face and body. In addition, cherimoya and eggplant stem cell extracts improves signs of stress.

Sytheon announced it has been granted a U.S. patent for the skin lightening ingredient Synoxyl AZ, which also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties.

Sytheon Obtains U.S. Patent on Synoxyl AZ

Sytheon announced it has been granted a U.S. patent for the skin lightening ingredient Synoxyl AZ.

BASF points out the unique needs of consumers of color and two ingredients that can help them to maintain hydrated and healthy skin: Mat-XS Bright and Hydagen Aquaporin.

BASF Formulates ‘Moisture and Mattification for Melanated Skin’

BASF has reported on the lack of products in the skin care industry for consumers with melanated skin. Here, the company points out the unique needs of consumers of color and two ingredients that can help them to maintain hydrated and healthy skin: Mat-XS Bright and Hydagen Aquaporin.

Bisphenols have been implicated in disruptions to the growth, reproduction and development of aquatic organisms.

Endocrine Effects, Environmental Risk Feedback Sought for Dibutyl Phthalate, Bisphenols

The Jan. 5, 2021, deadline draws near for comments on dibutyl phthalate's reported endocrine-disrupting effects. In addition, German authorities are calling for evidence regarding the environmental risks of bisphenols.

Down Under Enterprises has updated and relaunched its eucalyptus oil—now known as Eucalyptus Kochii Oil.

Down Under Enterprises Updates, Relaunches Eucalyptus Oil

Down Under Enterprises has updated and relaunched its eucalyptus oil—now known as Eucalyptus Kochii Oil, to support the cosmetic market demand for eucalyptus oil.