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Benzene Alert: P&G Recalls Dry Aerosols from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences and Waterless Brands

The company notes no adverse reactions have been reported and that daily exposure at the levels detected would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences; the recall is precautionary.

This follows the company's recall on these products in November 2021; at that time, the company had not received any reports of adverse events following the use of these products.

P&G Pays Out $8 M in Benzene Settlement

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased Secret, Old Spice, Pantene, Waterless, Aussie, Herbal Essences or Hair Food aerosol antiperspirant, deodorant, body spray, dry shampoo or dry conditioner products between Nov. 4, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2021.

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Clariant’s Fantasy Formulations: Edition 4

Clariant has recently released its fourth edition of Fantasy Formulations, which has a smoothing, skin priming jelly; a glitter gel for the hair and body; and exfoliating, waterless cubes.

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'Bigger Picture Beauty' Extends the Reach of Sustainability

Concepts related to the bigger picture of beauty including social responsibility, waterless formulas, upcycled ingredients and zero-waste solutions, raised the halo of sustainability during in-cosmetics Global.

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Nativacare 8600 by Ingredion

The bacterium typically poses little medical risk to healthy individuals but could affect those with health issues such as weakened immune systems.

Kao USA Recalls Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer Over Microbe Concerns

Kao USA has issued a voluntary recall of specific lots of its Jergens brand Ultra Healing Moisturizer over the possible presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae.

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[video] SoapBottle Washes Away the Need for Packaging

Product designer Jonna Breitenhuber created SoapBottle—a liquid hygiene product whose container is made entirely of soap that, once emptied, can be used as soap or repurposed to cut waste entirely.

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‘Conscious Beauty’ Concepts with IMCD US

IMCD has launched a series of formula prototypes for sustainable, "clean" and ethical beauty under three categories: "Clean Conscience," "Conscious Color" and "Melted Textures." The latter, for example, features a mint treatment balm.

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20 Hand Sanitizers Recalled by Health Canada

Health Canada has recalled 20 hand sanitizers between March 31, 2021, and June 22 for ingredient violations, unauthorized sale and more, adding to nearly 100 previous recalls, CTV News reports.

Consumers seek “clean” formulations, sustainability, functionality/efficacy and product experience.

Beauty Ingredient Trends 2021, Part 1

From sustainable rosewood oil to next-generation preservation and color effects, new innovations offer brands unique ways to stand out.

Beiersdorf Acquires Natural Brand Stop The Water While Using Me!

“Stop The Water While Using Me! will strengthen the Beiersdorf brand family with innovative, natural skin care and the know-how of a highly dedicated team," Iain Holding, general manager of Beiersdorf Germany/Switzerland.

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How COVID-19 is Impacting Ingredients, Cleanliness and Shelf-life

"COVID-19 is impacting the way consumers approach beauty and personal care products, especially when they consider ingredient safety, cleanliness and shelf life."

Health Canada has issued recalls for three personal care products since January 2022, two for microbial contamination, and the third for potential benzene.

Health Canada Recalls Bioderma Micellar Water, Brut Deo, Equate Oral Rinse

In recent months, Health Canada has recalled Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water and Equate Dry Mouth Oral Rinse due to microbial contamination. Also, Unilever's Brut Classic Aerosol Spray deodorant was recalled for potential benzene content.

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Ashland’s Powdered Blumilight P for Blue Light Protection

Ashland’s Blumilight P is another version of its blue light protecting ingredient, Blumilight, in a powder form that can be integrated with skin and sun care formulations, as well as color cosmetics.

A letter from the FDA to Valisure, dated Dec. 5, 2022, highlighted 'methodological deficiencies' and 'analytic descrepancies' in the company's testing.

FDA, Unilever and GSK Challenge Valisure's Benzene Findings, Test Methods

The FDA recently raised concerns over the test methods of Valisure, the Connecticut-based lab whose reports over benzene in sunscreen and dry shampoo products from Unilever, GSK and others have prompted recalls and class action suits.

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Cosmetics Move Sustainability Forward

The cosmetics industry is moving the drive for sustainable consumables forward. How? By talking about it; at least, that's one researcher's take on it. Read on to learn more.

In this 'Read the Label' column, the author focuses on moisturizers and in particular, Revolution Skincare’s Hydration Boost.

Read the Label: Revolution Skincare's Hydration Boost

This "Read the Label" looks at the ingredients and claims for Revolution Skincare's Hydration Boost. It contains moisturizing, preservative and anti-aging ingredients such as Borneo tallow nut seed butter, phenoxyethanol, sodium hyaluronate and more.

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Rose Metabolism, CBD Alternate and Hair Refresh Star in Ashland's in-cos Marquee

In addition to Ashland's marquee innovations at in-cosmetics this year, the company will underline the theme, "My Beauty, My Ritual" with products ranging from a rose petal extract and PVP polymer, to a CBD alternative.

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