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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 10, 2013

New light-activated suncream to cut skin cancer

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A researchers team of the Bath University (GB) says it has developed a new cosmetic active ingredient, which, added to the suncreams, could provide th...

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Classification of UV filters: European inconsistencies

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The study has been performed by Swedish researchers and is published in the Science of The Total Environment, September 2013 issue, journal. It finger...

Monday, September 2, 2013

Anti-cavities toothpastes: arginine, as a fluorine enhancer

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Released in the Journal of Dentistry August 2013 issue, this study of more than 400 Chinese volunteers, performed with Colgate-Palmolive, shows that a...

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

A new method to assess the tolerance to cosmetics for babies

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The paper is signed by three members of the Pierre Fabre Group Safety Assessment Department. They have developed a new method, using artificial urine,...

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Aluminium: a new study by Dr Philippa Darbre

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Dr Philippa Darbre is well known, thanks to the debate she initiated about the toxicity of aluminium and the implication of this substance in breast c...

Friday, June 28, 2013

Genotoxicity of benzophenone-type UV filters

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An additional information in the the safety assessment of benzophenone-based UV filter, this study by Chinese researchers has recently been published ...

Monday, June 17, 2013

New nano-needle helps uncover secrets under the skin

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Researchers at the University of Bath are using a pioneering technique to study the properties and characteristics of our skin, in tests that could pa...

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

New test predicts reactions to cosmetics

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A simple lab-based skin test which eliminates the risk of adverse reactions to new drugs, cosmetics and household chemicals has been developed by a Ne...

Thursday, May 30, 2013

The powerful limonene/linalyl acetate combination in the bergamot orange essential oil

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A team of Italian researchers has elucidated the involvement of limonene and linalyl acetate in cytotoxicity induced by bergamot essential oil in huma...

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Sunscreens (almost) as protective as clothes

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Sun damage is the most important environmental factor associated with malignant melanoma. To address the health threat, as well as the economic burden...

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

The announced end of grey hair

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Hair dye manufacturers are on notice: the cure for gray hair is coming. That's right, the need to cover up one of the classic signs of aging with chem...

Monday, April 29, 2013

Exposure data for baby and children care products

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The aim of this research, published by the Food and Chemical Toxicology scientific journal, was to obtain exposure data for children cosmetic products...