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Silicon is never used as a metal in cosmetic products, but always in the form of derivatives combining different types of elements, of which oxygen is...

“No-poo” shampoo focuses South Korean consumers’ attention on chemical-laden shampoos and the “No poo” trend echoes consumer distrust of some chemical...

Global luxury brands should take advantage of evolving technological and consumer demands to help boost profits and remain competitive, according to t...

A report released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on 8 June 2015 recommends a precautionary approach toward microplastic management, with an ev...

On June 9, 2015, the OECD marked the end of a seven year experimental testing programme, investigating 11 commercially viable nanomaterials across ove...

They affect more than one woman out of two and represent the most worrying skin problem for pregnant women: although they look ugly and often prove ir...

They affect more than one woman out of two and represent the most worrying skin problem for pregnant women: although they look ugly and often prove ir...

You may have them in your cupboards. Maybe, you use them, still. Beware: they are dangerous, illegal, harmful… and are the subject of a recall or ban ...

On May 27, 2015, the SCCS has adopted by written procedure its Opinion on the cosmetic ingredient α-Arbutin. This Opinion is open for comments until J...

The Business Simplification Council has just presented 52 new simplification measures aimed at facilitating business activity. One of them directly co...

According to the latest study by The NPD Group, one of the world leaders in market research, small formats are the new darlings of the beauty market. ...

In gel, night cream, mask, sun powder or organic cosmetic version, the self-tanner face gives rise to new gestures. Adapted to the type of skin, often...

China Beauty Expo (CBE), Asia’s leading beauty trade, recently concluded its 20th edition on a high note, reinforcing its status as the definitive exh...

A survey conducted by 1001Pharmacies.com, the leading online health and parapharmacy products portal in France, analyzed shopping behavior on Mother's...

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as CITES convention, aims to ensure that international...

Since January 1, 2015, the new Triman logo must be affixed to recyclable products that fall under a sorting instruction. A provision that also concern...

The volume of FMCG products - such as toiletries - purchased across Europe has risen by its highest year-on-year according to the latest data released...

It seems to me that certain signs have been disturbing the microcosm of cosmetics for a while, and they may possibly lead to people changing their vie...

Second part of the publications in the framework of the new partnership between L'Observatoire des Cosmétiques and Business France (national public op...