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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...

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Supervisory authorities: what they are… and what they are not

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The atmosphere was a little tense at the 13th edition of the regulatory congress held last November 18-19 in Chartres, France, when it was the French ...

Monday, December 7, 2015

Natural and organic cosmetics: the stakes involved in the future ISO standard

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The future ISO standard on natural and organic cosmetics has not even been finalized, and it already triggers very contradictory debates. It will serv...

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Preservatives: we’re in the midst of a crisis!

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We all know it, preservatives are often badly thought of, and regulatory changes are usually not favourable to them… so much that the cosmetics indust...

Monday, November 30, 2015

The Cosmetics Regulation today: Cosmetics Europe’s perspective

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Even after more than two years of actual existence, the Cosmetics Regulation still poses problems. At the 13th edition of the regulatory congress held...

Thursday, November 26, 2015

The Cosmetics Regulation today: the European Commission’s perspective

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Claims, CMRs, preservatives, allergens… more than two years after Regulation 1223/2009 came into force, there still remains grey areas and uncertainti...

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Regulatory congress in Chartres, France: a (little) special edition

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This annual event is organized by the Cosmetic Valley, and in 13 years of existence, the Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress has become a top priority f...

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Shea: a sustainable choice for cosmetics

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Sustainability is a growing concern for the cosmetics industry. Among “sustainable” ingredients, there is shea butter, which is harvested in Africa an...

Monday, November 16, 2015

A look back on the milestones of anti-aging innovation

What are the key dates in anti-aging innovation? Which product families have contributed to shaping this market? At the Cosmetic 360 show, Jean Claude...

Monday, November 9, 2015

Levers in cosmetics innovation

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Today, there are multiple sources of innovation in cosmetics, driven by our lifestyles, the study of the microbiome, aesthetic medicine, cutting-edge ...

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Natural cosmetics: the young generation’s call

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The two-day 2015 Naturkosmetic Branchencongress held in Berlin, Germany, last October 6-7, was an opportunity to make an update on the natural cosmeti...

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Cosmeceutics, realities and consumer perceptions

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An increasing number of cosmetics brands position themselves on the cosmeceutic segment. But what does this term refer to, exactly? What realities doe...

Monday, October 26, 2015

Brands: the keys to success

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How can a brand become a market leader? Which factors can help it differentiate itself and reach the No.1 position? And how can these factors apply to...