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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.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

A gene for grey hair… and its cosmetic applications

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The first gene identified for greying hair has been discovered by an international University College London-led study, confirming greying has a genet...

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Assessment of nano-enabled technologies in cosmetics

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As a part of the ‘Better control of nano’ initiative 2012-2015, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency published a report on nano-enabled technolo...

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Nail polish: a source of exposure to endocrine disruptors

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According to a study conducted par researchers of the university of Duke and EWG (Environmental Working Group), a plasticizer used in nail polishes an...

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Parabens found in dolphins

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Parabens are in thousands of products (cosmetics, foods, drugs) and, at low levels, in the vast majority of consumers. Now scientists report for the f...

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Cosmetics preservatives: globally safe, according to Denmark

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Denmark pays considerable attention to the safety of preservatives in cosmetic products – it was the first European country to ban certain parabens fr...

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Lethal bacteria in out-of-date make-up

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The warning comes from Britain. A researcher at London Metropolitan University which tested cosmetic makeup products whose use-by-date was near or pas...

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Should we put on sunscreen indoors?

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We all know how useful it is to protect ourselves from sun rays outdoors. But should we also put on sunscreen indoors? This is what a study conducted ...

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Mineral oils in cosmetics: no health risks (BfR)

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The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has just published its safety assessment on mineral oils in cosmetic products. According to the...

Thursday, March 5, 2015

UV damage skin several hours after exposure

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According to a new study by researchers from Yale University (US), much of the damage that ultraviolet radiation (UV) does to skin occurs hours after ...

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Natural claims: which are the most efficient?

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How do consumers view the claims related to a cosmetic product’s naturalness? Which ones can most certainly trigger a purchase? Boticário conducted a ...

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Nano or not: TiO2 is toxic for the environment

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The report was published by the Umwelt Bundesamt, the German Federal Environment Agency. It presents the results of a study on the environmental impac...

Monday, October 27, 2014

Toothpaste + orange juice = a bitter mixture

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Seven a.m.… you get out of bed, have a shower, brush your teeth, and regret it at breakfast. You regret brushing your teeth right when the first drop ...