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The assessment of systemic toxicity in cosmetics

At the symposium “NAMs and NGRA for the predictive assessment of systemic toxicity (TOX26)”, organised by the Adebiotech association on 1 and 2 October 2026, Corinne Benoliel, founder of Institut Scientis, chaired the session on the regulatory framework for the assessment of systemic risk in cosmetics. She summarises the session here.

Layering and fluffing: a combination… that isn’t inevitable

In the age of layering and skincare routines, products are no longer used alone but in combination—one on top of the other—which increases the number of points of contact, the potential for incompatibilities between the skin and the products or between the products themselves, and the risk of unwanted flaking… At the Cosmed scientific conference held on September 29, 2026, Muriel Morelli, founder ...

Layering: the challenge of the safety assessment

At the Cosmed Scientific Congress entitled “Formulation in the Age of Layering and Cosmetic Routines” on 29 September 2026, Clarisse Bavoux (Deputy Managing Director in charge of digital solutions and ERT Toxicologist at CETHRA) and Agathe Deniau (Pharmacist and Toxicologist at Aroma-Zone) gave a presentation on safety assessment in the context of cosmetic routines.

Introduction to layering

Layering, a method that involves applying skincare products in layers to maximise their effects, has become a staple in bathrooms. The practice originates in Asia, where it is constantly being reinvented, oscillating between an ever-increasing number of steps and a quest for simplicity. This analysis was presented by Florence Bernardin of Asia Cosme Lab at the Cosmed Scientific Congress (held on 2...

Claims: the myth of the "cheap" evidence

At the European Forum on “Cosmetic Claims, Justification and Certifications”, held on 10 September 2026, Theresa Callaghan, a consultant and author of several books on the subject of cosmetic claims, explained what may at first appear to be a paradox: when weighing up the risks, rigour and actual cost of the evidence required to substantiate a claim, the cheapest study is rarely the least expensiv...

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Prospects for organic cosmetics by 2025

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What factors may influence the future of the organic cosmetics sector? What threats could it face? In order to give the sector’s professionals the key...

Monday, November 22, 2021

Vegan certification for the cosmetics industry

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Veganism is on the rise, and the promise of no animal testing alone is a key purchasing criterion for more and more consumers. But Vegan certification...

Monday, November 8, 2021

Microbiome-friendly: a certification for cosmetic products and ingredients

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It is increasingly known how important a balanced microbiome is for health in general, and for the skin in particular. And we are seeing more and more...

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Ecological certification: European Ecolabel vs COSMOS

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At the time of committing to its ecological transition, and wanting to have it certified by an independent body, it is not always easy to choose which...

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Ecodesign and extraction of cosmetic ingredients

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The development of eco-designed ingredients often involves many challenges. One of them is to succeed in combining innovation in extraction processes ...

Monday, October 11, 2021

The regulatory future of endocrine disruptors

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Numerous actions are planned within the framework of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability drawn up by the European Commission. Some of them will ...

Monday, October 4, 2021

Environmental impacts: how to choose the right ingredients

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What ingredients should be used in the eco-design of a product? What criteria should be used to choose them? How can the environmental impact of a pro...

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The eco-challenges of logistics applied to cosmetics

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When we talk about the current movement towards eco-responsibility and sustainable development, we often think of reduced packaging, purified formulas...

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Ecoresponsible cosmetics: let's concentrate?

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At a time when environmental issues are impacting all aspects of cosmetic product development and marketing, the search for more responsible solutions...

Monday, June 28, 2021

FEBEA's Plastic Act: an action plan for sustainable cosmetic packaging

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AGEC law, “3R” decree, consumer expectations… France is now at the forefront of a global movement to reduce plastic packaging in order to be part of a...

Monday, June 28, 2021

Decarbonated glass: the packaging of the future

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At a time when the environmental impacts generated by industry are increasingly scrutinised, and when plastic is almost public enemy number one, it is...

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

The next steps of eco-engagement in cosmetics

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The issue of eco-responsibility is now central for the skincare industry. On the occasion of the Cosmetic Days, held in Lyon on June 10 and 11, 2021, ...