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ICCS guide to the assessment of eye damages and irritations

On November 5, 2026, the ICCS (International Collaboration on Cosmetic Safety) published a guide to best practices for serious eye damage and eye irritation assessment using new approach methodologies for substances in cosmetic products.

Alternatives to microbeads: an analysis by the RIVM

They have been banned since 2023. But in products where they were useful, they had to be replaced with something else. Are the alternatives to plastic microbeads safe for human health and the environment? That is the question the RIVM sought to answer in this analysis.

Cosmetics as a source of chemical pollutants: the study that points the finger

According to a study conducted by researchers at Inserm and published in the journal Environment International, using fewer (or more carefully chosen) cosmetic products can rapidly reduce exposure to certain chemical pollutants and endocrine disruptors. The researchers are calling for regulatory measures regarding the composition of products and their packaging…

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.

Monday, July 9, 2018

Moisturiser with SPF less effective than a sunscreen to protect skin

If you’re using moisturizer with SPF instead of sunscreen you may not be sufficiently protecting your skin, warns study. New UK research has highlight...

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Hormone-disrupting effect of parabens still unclear, says RIVM

RIVM has just published the results of its recent study on parabens. The Netherlands National Institute for Public Health and the Environment has cond...

Monday, February 12, 2018

Women now aiming for toned rather than thin as ideal body shape suggests study

Beauty standards have changed over recent years according to new research, with women now preferring a slim but muscular figure over simply being thin...

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Study links acne with increased risk of depression

Acne patients have a significantly increased risk of developing major depression, particularly within one year of acne diagnosis, according to a Cana...

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

To baldly grow: Japan scientists regrow hair at record rate

Polished pates and thinning thatches may one day be a thing of the past, thanks to Japanese scientists who have developed a way to grow hair follicle...

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

A study on the biological effects of screen-emitted light on skin

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Artificial visible light is everywhere in our modern life. Our mode of social communication confronts us with screens of all kinds and their use is on...

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Nano-titanium dioxide in toothpastes: adverse effects on liver

According to a study carried out by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), health effects due to exposure to titanium di...

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Scientists find unprecedented protection against UVA

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Researchers from University of Bath and with King’s College London announce they developed a new compound that London offers unprecedented protection ...

Friday, July 1, 2016

Supercritical CO2 extraction and Metabarcoding

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Within the framework of the environmental respect we study a ginger extract obtained with supercritical fluids and more particularly CO₂. This process...

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Sunscreens: a scientific paper in favour of nanos

The report, published in the Medical Journal of Australia, is authored by Paul Wright of RMIT University in Melbourne and funded by the public Nationa...

Monday, May 23, 2016

Mathematical modelling to test cosmetics

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Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) are presenting collaborative research on the use of mathematical methods for understanding the transp...

Thursday, May 19, 2016

The subtle effects of nanoparticles on oxidative stress genes

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A nanoparticle can have subtle effects on the activity of genes expressing enzymes that address oxidative stress inside two types of cells, although t...