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Special Edition by LUXE PACK - 2026!
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Nanomaterials: the dossier

They worry many consumers due to their possible toxicity for the human body. But manufacturers are also concerned, since they use them for their multiple cosmetic properties and constantly need to adapt to new regulatory requirements, often with insufficient means available. Definition(s), characterization, safety assessment and regulations, scientific studies, alerts and debates… Here is a dossier at the core of the infinitesimal of nano-ingredients.

Summer 2025 Roundup – "Ingredients" Section

What has happened over the past six months? In this “Ingredients” Section of the Summer Round-up: the overview of the SCCS Opinions and the work of the ECHA. And the list is long of substances that could thus soon be banned or restricted, threatened with CLH classification and listed as CMRs or endocrine disruptors, or even added to the REACH Candidate List. And all this in just six months…

Summer 2025 Roundup – "International Consumption" Section

What has happened over the past six months? In this “International Trends” section of the Summer Round-up, CosmeticOBS takes a tour of the global beauty markets. From the Middle East to the United States, via China, India, Indonesia, and sub-Saharan Africa, local dynamics are becoming clearer. In mature markets, brands are challenging their models: TikTok Shop is gaining momentum in the US, connec...

Summer 2025 Roundup – "Regulations" Section

What has happened over the past six months? In this “Regulations” Section of the Summer Round-up: things are changing in Europe, around the world, and in France! New environmental regulations, review of the European Cosmetics Regulation, administrative simplification and ongoing classification of CMR substances, updates to Annexes here and elsewhere, and specifics changes here and there… Once agai...

Aluminium: the dossier

It has been the subject of controversy for years, it returns particularly to the forefront of controversial ingredients when it is present in cosmetics in the form of salt. Is aluminium dangerous when applied to the skin? Is it in danger of being more strictly regulated? What are the alternatives available to formulators to address growing consumer concern? Is it possible to claim “Aluminium-free”...
Monday, November 3, 2025
Nanomaterials: the dossier
They worry many consumers due to their possible toxicity for the human body. But manufacturers are also concerned, since they use them for their multi...
Monday, August 18, 2025
Summer 2025 Roundup – "Ingredients" Section
What has happened over the past six months? In this “Ingredients” Section of the Summer Round-up: the overview of the SCCS Opinions and the work of th...
Monday, August 11, 2025
Summer 2025 Roundup – "International Consumption" Section
What has happened over the past six months? In this “International Trends” section of the Summer Round-up, CosmeticOBS takes a tour of the global beau...
Monday, August 4, 2025
Summer 2025 Roundup – "Regulations" Section
What has happened over the past six months? In this “Regulations” Section of the Summer Round-up: things are changing in Europe, around the world, and...
Monday, July 28, 2025
Aluminium: the dossier
It has been the subject of controversy for years, it returns particularly to the forefront of controversial ingredients when it is present in cosmetic...
Monday, July 28, 2025
Summer 2025 Roundup – "Trends" Section
What has happened over the past six months? In this “Trends” section of the Summer Round-up: beauty continues to evolve. New uses are emerging, often ...
Monday, July 7, 2025
Endocrine disruptors: the dossier
Endocrine disruptors are substances likely to interact with the endocrine system, causing an impact on health, in particular the development of cancer...
Monday, April 7, 2025
Microplastics: the dossier
They are part of the long list of controversial cosmetic ingredients… A huge number of microplastics are in danger of being banned, or severely restri...
Monday, August 19, 2024
Summer 2024 round-up: Consumer trendsSubscribers only
From 29 July to 26 August 2024, CosmeticOBS is (re)putting itself in “Let’s brush up a bit before the start of the new school year” mode! With a remin...
Monday, August 12, 2024
Summer 2024 Round-up: Cosmetic ingredients
From 29 July to 26 August 2024, CosmeticOBS is (re)putting itself in “Let’s brush up a bit before the start of the new school year” mode! With a remin...
Monday, August 5, 2024
Summer 2024 Round-up: Cosmetics regulations around the world
From 29 July to 26 August 2024, CosmeticOBS is (re)putting itself in “Let’s brush up a bit before the start of the new school year” mode! With a remin...
Monday, July 29, 2024
Summer 2024 Round-up: European Cosmetics Regulations
From 29 July to 26 August 2024, CosmeticOBS is (re)putting itself in “Let’s brush up a bit before the start of the new school year” mode! With a remin...
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