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Butylphenyl methylpropional: a name to keep in mind… and banSubscribers only

It has such a barbaric official name, Butylphenyl methylpropional, that it is commonly referred to by its main trade name: Lilial. And the toxicological profile of this fragrant substance, present in many cosmetic products, also seems to be prohibitive, since the European Scientific Expert Committee for Consumer Safety, after having judged it “not safe” for human health, now seems to accept it only with great caution.

Polyethylene, the little bead... that trapped the microplasticsSubscribers only

This cosmetic ingredient has been present in many formulations for a long time, and has been acclaimed for its softness on the skin and its low cost as much as for its exfoliating and film-forming properties. But its interesting plastic form has given way to its polluting plastic, especially for marine environments, bringing with it all microplastics. Which are getting more and more bad buzz, and ...

ChlorphenesinSubscribers only

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic compound that belongs to the class of organic compounds called organohalogens. Chlorphenesin is a phenol ether (3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1,2-propanediol), derived from chlorophenol containing a covalently bound chlorine atom. Description of this cosmetic preservative by Expertox.

Actibiome: the cosmetic ingredient that rebalances the microbiota

This novelty is launched by the ingredients supplier Codif. Thanks to the use of DNA analysis techniques, its laboratories have, for the first time in cosmetics, established a microbial imprint of the skin during a period of transient stress. They also identified and characterized the microbiota during these periods in order to propose a solution to treat the resulting cutaneous disorders.

Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone: the story of a blacklisted chemicalSubscribers only

These preservatives, like many others, regularly draw the attention of the cosmetics media. For several years, they have been cause for worry and the subject of alerts issued by dermatologist organizations or health authorities due to their strong allergenic potential. Now, they are targeted by European regulators, who intend to limit their use and even prohibit them in certain products.
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Titanium dioxide
It is part of many cosmetic formulas, usually as a sunscreen or colourant. It is also involved in all controversies on its toxicity, especially when i...
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
MBBT: an exceptional, but contradictory UV-filterSubscribers only
MBBT, referred to in ingredient lists by its INCI name Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, is a very special UV protection agent. It ...
Monday, May 18, 2020
Butylphenyl methylpropional: a name to keep in mind… and banSubscribers only
It has such a barbaric official name, Butylphenyl methylpropional, that it is commonly referred to by its main trade name: Lilial. And the toxicologic...
Monday, December 16, 2019
Polyethylene, the little bead... that trapped the microplasticsSubscribers only
This cosmetic ingredient has been present in many formulations for a long time, and has been acclaimed for its softness on the skin and its low cost a...
Monday, September 2, 2019
ChlorphenesinSubscribers only
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic compound that belongs to the class of organic compounds called organohalogens. Chlorphenesin is a phenol ether (3-(4-chlo...
Monday, September 11, 2017
Actibiome: the cosmetic ingredient that rebalances the microbiota
This novelty is launched by the ingredients supplier Codif. Thanks to the use of DNA analysis techniques, its laboratories have, for the first time in...
Monday, August 21, 2017
Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone: the story of a blacklisted chemicalSubscribers only
These preservatives, like many others, regularly draw the attention of the cosmetics media. For several years, they have been cause for worry and the ...
Sunday, August 20, 2017
HICC: too allergenic – a fragrance too far!Subscribers only
We know it by various names, including Lyral®, but on cosmetics labels it is officially listed as Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde. Deemed...
Monday, June 26, 2017
TriclosanSubscribers only
Triclosan (2,4,4’-trichloro-2’-hydroxy-diphenylether) is an antibacterial preservative that is also used as a deodorant agent. Long criticised for its...
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
So many different waters… in cosmetics!Subscribers only
Water usually makes up over 80% of the cosmetics formulas on the market. Today, several types of water – they are more than mere water – are used in b...
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Thermal waters in France (2/2)Subscribers only
Extremely popular among major cosmetics groups, thermal waters are on a roll. Their benefits are not only useful for marketing arguments: the evidence...
Monday, January 23, 2017
Thermal waters in France (1/2)Subscribers only
The notion of thermal baths and thermal water-based treatments is very old: it dates back to Ancient Greece. As a guarantee of skin beauty, thermal wa...
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