Fragrance Loophole Fears Are Unfounded
A common claim I see about cosmetics and fragrances in particular is that there is a “fragrance loophole” that allows cosmetic companies to fill their…
A common claim I see about cosmetics and fragrances in particular is that there is a “fragrance loophole” that allows cosmetic companies to fill their…
I was recently asked this question by a reader, what is an active ingredient? You hear this term a lot in cosmetic marketing. And according…
Many consumers desire natural cosmetics. While some countries, including the US and EU, have natural colors in their positive lists these color leave a lot…
There are a few standardization organizations that you’ll come across in the personal care industry; two that you may see are referred to as ISO…
I read this heartfelt article in the Edmonton Journal encouraging the Canadian government to ban animal testing of cosmetics. It’s a laudable goal and something…
Environmental rules are often strange. Here is a story where L’Oreal was fined over $160,000 for selling a product that contained 55% volatile organic compounds…