Ingredients:News

Consultation in Australia on 4-MBC

On 11 September 2026, the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration), which regulates cosmetic products in Australia, launched a one-month consultation on the conditions of use for the UV filter 4-MBC (4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor).

IFRA 52: the end-of-consultation letter

On 31 August 2026, the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) issued its End-of-Consultation Letter on the 52nd Amendment to its Standards, the consultation period for which ended on 12 June.

Capric Acid: intention to amend the CLH classification

On 2 September 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced Austria’s intention to introduce an amendment to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for decanoic acid.

The British SAG-CS has published seven new Opinions

During the summer of 2026, the U.K.’s SAG-CS (Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety), the equivalent of the European SCCS, published the conclusions of its final opinions issued from December 2025 through June 2026. Not all of these conclusions are aligned with those of the European SCCS.

Climbazole: proposal of CLH classification

On 19 August 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) forwarded Belgium’s proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Climbazole, a preservative.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Nanoparticles and sunscreens: the 2009-2010 Friends of the Earth-Australia guide

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The Australian branch of the international NGO Friends of the Earth releases its 2009-2010 guide on nanoparticles–free sunscreens, in 77 countries. In...

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Nanoparticles: the debate goes on

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While, early December 2009, the French Agency for the Sanitary Occupational and Environment Safety (Afsset), has commented the results of a study on n...

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Glycerol (Glycerin)

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No moisturizer without it. No cream care, no body lotion, no facial mask, soap or toothpaste without it. It is also found in shower gels, in shampoos,...

Saturday, October 3, 2009

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They may be the basis of a cosmetic product; further, they may be used as such to freshen or as make-up removers. Flower waters are mainly water, but ...

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Nanomaterials: back from dusk to plain light

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European M.Ps. have made it mandatory: nanomaterials in our cosmetics shall be listed since 11 July 2013. This is an important step forward for regula...

Monday, March 30, 2009

Linalol (Linalool): more allergenic than previously thought?

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Linalol is an aromatic substance, naturally present in the essential oils of lavender and lavandin, woodland pine or peppermint or in many vegetable e...

Monday, March 9, 2009

Oils and fats in cosmetics

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Besides water, fats are the basis for numerous cosmetic products. Creams, body-lotions, serum, make-up, exfoliating agents, shower-gels and shampoos …...

Monday, March 9, 2009

Which vegetable oil for which purpose?

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They are at the basis of creams, care oils, after-shampoos … and all the emulsions as a whole. They are very often ingredients of natural and organic ...

Monday, February 9, 2009

Europe Prohibits 2 New Cosmetic Ingredients

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There is a new European Directive, adopted February 4, which once again modifies regulations concerning cosmetic products (currently in the course of ...

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Top 10 cosmetic ingredients 2009

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It is obvious that cosmetic products do not escape the dictates of fashion. Apparently, neither are their ingredients. A major American advertising ag...

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

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Doesn’t this equation seem wrong to you? There is however a Danish toxicologist and researcher who states it seriously for the world, and who proves i...

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

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It is commonly used in skin whitening products. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) has published its evaluation. Conclusion: Kojic A...