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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...

Monday, August 27, 2018

Cosmetics inspired by new forms of awareness

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Largely modelled by science revolutions, our awareness of the world surrounding us is constantly changing. New knowledge and information are relayed a...

Monday, July 23, 2018

The list of ingredients and its digital future

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Technology is revolutionizing means of communication, playing an increasingly more intimate part in consumers’ lives. Can this new digital situation s...

Friday, July 6, 2018

The role of vitamin D in skin protection

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At the 6th Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference held in London on June 5-6, 2018, Dr Bianca McCarthy, of the University of Sydney, Australia, presented he...

Monday, July 2, 2018

Loïc Armand: judge us according to what we do, not what you fear we might do!

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Loïc Armand, President of Cosmetics Europe, gave CosmeticOBS an interview at the Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference held in Brussels on June 13-14, 20...

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

European regulatory cases: an update

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As has become a habit, Salvatore d’Acunto, Head of Unit of the Health Technology and Cosmetics DG Grow, came to the Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference...

Monday, June 25, 2018

Millennials and cleanliness do not hit it off with each other!

The consumption habits of the under-35-year-olds are often investigated. And for good reason: it seems Generation Y have freed themselves from a few c...

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Nanomaterials: what concrete approach for manufacturers?

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Sophie Thirion is the R&D Director of Laboratoires Odysud, who market organic cosmetics brand Acorelle, in particular its sun care range. At the N...

Monday, June 18, 2018

Can skin aging be prevented?

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The 6th Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference held in London on June 5-6, 2018 was focused on the theme ‘Skin Health and Skin Aging’. The first edition org...

Monday, May 28, 2018

DIY: niche trend or market revolution?

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Jo Chidley introduces herself as the ‘flounder’ of Beauty Kitchen, which she created to offer ‘luxurious, 100% efficient and natural beauty products t...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Exporting to the United States: regulatory pre-requisites

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Under American regulations, cosmetics are divided into two different categories, contrary to what is implemented in Europe. As a result, it is crucial...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Specificities and trends on the American market

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‘I want to have America and I’ll have it’: no doubt many cosmetics brands share French-American singer Joe Dassin’s determination when it comes to cap...

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Cosmetic ingredients: a close look at the American market

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At the 2017 in-Cosmetics Global show, Nicolas Matic, Director of Kline’s Market Research, had presented cosmetic products and ingredients trends. In 2...