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IARC classifies Butyraldehyde in Group 2B

On March 27, 2026, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced the publication in The Lancet Oncology of the results of its assessment of the carcinogenicity of Butyraldehyde, a fragrance ingredient.

Two new standards for SPF measurement

The two long-awaited new standards, alternatives to ISO 24444 for measuring SPF in cosmetic products, were published on 19 December 2024. They are now available in the International Organization for Standardization’s online shop.

A study questions the safety of "dermatological" cosmetics

A recent French study, published in the Journal Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie - FMC, scrutinised the INCI lists of cosmetics used in dermatology. The results: only 15% of them were free of ingredients of concern to the target population.

Essential oils: EDQDM publishes a revised version of its Guidance

The EDQM (European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare), a body of the Council of Europe, has just published the second version of its “Guidance on essential oils in cosmetic products”, a reference document on best practices for safety assessment.

IARC classifies Methyl eugenol in Group 2A and Isoeugenol in Group 2B

On 13 September 2024, the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) published Volume 134 of its Monographs, with the results of its evaluation of the carcinogenicity of Methyl Eugenol and Isoeugenol, two fragrance ingredients commonly used in cosmetics.

Monday, December 12, 2022

The combination of UV filters and microplastics makes heavy metals more harmful

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According to a recent study by a team of researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University, microplastics have the property of aggregating more chromium i...

Monday, October 24, 2022

PFOA (a dangerous PFAS derivative) can cross the skin barrier

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According to a study conducted by a scientist from the BfR (German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment), PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), a degradatio...

Monday, October 10, 2022

Alteration of the gut microbiota by microplastics

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There is mounting evidence that microplastics are harmful to human health. Degraded in the form of microplastics, these compounds are found in our foo...

Monday, October 3, 2022

Nanoplastics disrupt cellular processes in the liver and lungs

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According to a recent study, published in the Journal Environmental Science & Technology, plastic nanoparticles could enter liver and lung cells a...

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

How nanoparticles enter the brain

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A recent study, published in the Journal PNAS - Proceedings of the National Academy of Science of the United States of America, and relayed on EUON (t...

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

A new model to investigate the effects of cosmetics on skin microorganisms in vitro

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This recent study describes a new in vitro model using a leather surface to evaluate the efficacy on the skin of prebiotic substances incorporated in ...

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Swedish study assesses PFAS emissions from cosmetics

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In this study, the prevalence of PFAS in cosmetic products on the European market was investigated through a combination of database mining and compre...

Monday, August 29, 2022

TiO2 and Carbon black nanoparticles may promote Alzheimer's disease

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According to a recent study by a team of French researchers, titanium dioxide and carbon black nanoparticles have the ability to disrupt neuronal home...

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Triclosan: babies contaminated through breastfeeding

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According to a study published in the Journal Nature communication, the administration of Triclosan, a preservative and antimicrobial agent, via breas...

Monday, May 23, 2022

Sun protection: advice still badly followed

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According to the SAFE study, carried out by Pierre Fabre’s Patient Centricity department in seven countries on a sample of more than 8,000 adults, sun...

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Too many mercury-containing lightening cosmetics still on the market, says the ZMWG

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In a report published on 10 March 2022, the international organisation Zero Mercury Working Group (ZMWG) published the results of its investigation on...

Monday, November 15, 2021

Changes in efficacy and toxicity of sunscreens due to zinc oxide

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According to a recent study published in Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, the Official Journal of the European Photochemistry Association...