Everything to do with the world of cosmetic product development, topical pharmaceutical development, and cosmetic regulations

Everything to do with the world of cosmetic product development, topical pharmaceutical development, and cosmetic regulations

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  Spurious Accuracy On Your INCI List
  I was looking over some artwork the other morning. The design looked fine, the branding was sharp, and the claims were nicely hedged. But then, down in the ingredient details, something caught my eye: “Active ingredient: 1003.5 ppm.” “1003.5?” I thought. That sort of precision is — to put it politely — rather optimistic. In the … Read more
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  Should Teenagers Be Using Anti-Ageing Skincare Products?
  Should teenagers use anti-ageing products now so that they look better later in life?
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  Mitchum Recalls Products That Irritate Users’ Armpits
  What’s the cause of the problem with Mitchum’s deodorant that is causing irritation and even burns to its users, and what can be done about it?
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  Blackthorn Salt
  Blackthorn Salt is a new twist on a traditional method of making salt. It offers a salt made in a sustainable way. It might make an interesting alternative to Dead Sea salt as a scrub, bath salt or a headline ingredient for green brands.
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  TPO Ban – How Worried Should You Be?
  It’s getting some lurid coverage, but the EU’s ban on the use of TPO as a hardener in UV nail products isn’t as scary as it sounds at first hearing.
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  Period After Opening Symbol
  Do you know what this symbol means?  Have you even noticed it before?  You will find it on most, but not all, of the personal care products in your bathroom. What does it mean and should you take any notice of it?