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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, September 30, 2014

Cosmetic short news - A review of available alternatives methods

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - A review of available alternatives methods - L’Oréal: 15% of communication goes to digital technologies - The Europea...

Friday, September 5, 2014

Nano UV-filters: a hazard to sea life

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A study by Spanish researchers, published over the summer in the scientific journal Environmental Science & Technology, raises an alert on the pot...

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Polyethylene micro-beads: health risk is unlikely (BfR)

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The BfR (German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment) has investigated whether dermal absorption or unintentional ingestion of polyethylene plastic m...

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

An anti-perspirant… to smell worse?

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The study was conducted by researchers at Ghent University, Belgium. It aimed at determining whether using deodorants and antiperspirants could modify...

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Experts warn against nanosilver

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Endocrine disruptors are not the only worrying chemicals that ordinary consumers are exposed to in everyday life. Also nanoparticles of silver, found ...

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Nano ZnO: lack of genotoxic potential

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According to a study by South Korean researchers, based on in vitro and in vivo tests, Zinc oxide nanoparticles have no genotoxic potential. The study...

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

An alternative bioassay for mascara irritation

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This study published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science describes a novel bioassay, with fast development and inexpensive, alternative t...

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

The missense of smell: No two people smell the same

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A difference at the smallest level of DNA -- one amino acid on one gene -- can determine whether you find a given smell pleasant. A different amino a...

Monday, December 2, 2013

Cosmetic short news: Guidance CLP

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Latest cosmetics news in brief: Guidance CLP - Modification of the CLP regulation - The SCCS revises its Opinion about Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl te...

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Study on air quality in hairdressing salons

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A team of Italian researchers were interested in what you breathe in a hair salon. Particularly targeting VOCs, these Volatile Organic Compounds, pres...

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Mascara: expired, contaminated ... but still in-service!

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A Brazilian study surveyed female students, examining their habits about make-up. Conclusion: women tend to continue using expired make-up, and these ...

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Cosmetic argan powder linked with occupational asthma

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Argan powder, which is used by the cosmetic industry in the production of foundation products, could be linked with occupational asthma. A small study...