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 …
Read MoreWhat is an active ingredient in cosmetics
I was recently asked this question by a reader, what is an active ingredient? You hear this term a lot …
Read MoreSDS Guide for Cosmetic Chemists
There are a few standardization organizations that you’ll come across in the personal care industry; two that you may see …
Read MoreMisconceptions about cosmetic animal testing
I read this heartfelt article in the Edmonton Journal encouraging the Canadian government to ban animal testing of cosmetics. It’s …
Read MoreDid you know there are VOC restrictions on your formulas?
Environmental rules are often strange. Here is a story where L’Oreal was fined over $160,000 for selling a product that …
Read MoreDon’t turn your cosmetic into a drug
Contrary to what you read on the Internet, the cosmetics industry in the US is regulated. It is regulated by …
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