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This U.S. regulatory update discusses upcoming MoCRA implementations and how to navigate them. It also covers PFAS and ingredient prohibitions, environmental claims, packaging issues, product claims/misbranding and extended producer responsibilities.

MoCRA, PFAS, Prohibited Ingredients, Conscientious Corporate Citizenship and More

This U.S. regulatory update discusses upcoming MoCRA implementations and how to navigate them. It also covers PFAS and ingredient prohibitions, environmental claims, packaging issues, product claims/misbranding and extended producer responsibilities.

This article outlines some of the key actions and requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation. Intentions from the UK related to forest risk commodities through Defra are discussed.

European Regulatory Update: EU, UK Defra Lock Down Deforestation Regulations

This article outlines some of the key actions and requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation. Intentions from the UK related to forest risk commodities through Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) are also discussed.

Safflower oleosomes are of interest in part because the plant seeds uniquely contain a large amount of oil bodies and low water content, resulting in decreased hydrolytic properties and lower protein degradation. The high oil content also creates low surface tension, increasing the oleosome’s ability to act as an emulsifier.

How Safflower Oleosomes Combine Sustainability, Emulsifying Efficacy and Barrier Benefits

Sustainably sourced safflower oleosomes are explored here for their multifunctionality as natural emulsifiers and for barrier benefits. Tests for stability and TEWL, skin water content and thickness, and ceramide and fatty acid effects are described.

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Climate Change, Beauty’s Influence and a Sustainable Path Forward

This article describes drivers of climate change and how our industry can mitigate them. It also explores the impact of climate change on naturals, novel farming/biotech solutions and choices formulators can make to support sustainability.

Indoor farming or controlled environment agriculture is one solution to fulfill the demand for sustainable ingredients.

Precision Climate Farming for Sustainable Beauty: A Microgreens Case Study

Precision climate farming is described here to sustainably cultivate and optimize plant extracts. Examples of arugala and cress microgreens are given, which were tested for antioxidant, TEWL and moisturizing effects and cleansing efficacy in a balm.

Normalize Men's Skin Care: Galderma's Tara Loftis Talks Humor, Self Care and Efficacy

"Men seek various key benefits from their skin care routines–just as women do–that can range from improving their overall appearance, maintaining their skin health or indulging in self-care."

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Formula Focus: Immunocosmetic Serum

This light serum contains a unique combination of actives focusing on specific immune system targets to soothe sensitive and reddened skin.

Searches for 'mica cosmetics' (in Japanese) are up 1,450% in the past week, according to Google Trends, with a recent news report exposing child labor mica mining in Madagascar.

8 Trends in Beauty — Targeting Child Labor Mica Mining, Russian Beauty, HNB Powder, Torriden LMW HA Toner and More

Weekly, C&T digs into trending searches and hashtags related to cosmetics. Now trending: mica mining, child labor and taking action; discontinued cosmetics and the Russian beauty market; HNB Soft Focus Loose Powder; Torriden Dive-in LMW HA Toner; etc.

The adoption of clean beauty by lower-income shoppers is having a significant impact on the category.

Clean Beauty is Being Reshaped by Democratization & Demands for Proven Efficacy

Looking ahead, brands that wish to succeed in the clean beauty space with high-, mid- and low-income shoppers will need to: deliver clear efficacy, adopt clinically effective actives and price according to shopper expectations.

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DavosLife E3 Tocotrienols defend skin against blue light and pollution

Blue light and pollution exposure leads to premature skin ageing. New studies using DavosLife E3 Tocotrienols have shown its efficacy in defending skin cells from this. Click here to read a summary and download the studies.

The company is currently facing a class action lawsuit over its Sound Body sunscreen that contains ingredients alleged to harm coral reefs — despite the products being advertised as “reef conscious.”

[interview] Big Lots Faces Lawsuit for 'Reef-conscious' Sunscreen Allegedly Harmful to Reefs

The company is currently facing a class action lawsuit over its Sound Body sunscreen that contains ingredients alleged to harm coral reefs — despite the products being advertised as “reef conscious.”

The uptick in prestige skin care sales comes at a time when brands are tapping clinically effective ingredients, holistic wellness concepts and more.

What’s Driving the Prestige Skin Care Boom and How Can Brands Get in on the Growth?

A potent blend of wellness, Gen Alpha shopping habits, emerging high-efficacy ingredients and professionally inspired beauty are creating significant growth opportunities.

10 Trends in Beauty — Maelys' Booty-lifting Mask, Panthenol Skin Care, Nose Bumps and More

Each week, C&T digs into growing trends in web searches and hashtags related to cosmetics. This week, we have: Seven Kosmetyki, Queen cosmetics, Maelys body/booty lift, Jaclyn Hill, stain makeup, panthenol skin care, saggy skin, nose bumps and more.

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Formula Focus: Minimalist Brightening Sheet Mask

This minimalist, seven-ingredient serum is designed with an ideal texture to soak a sheet mask and features active ingredients for a skin-brightening action.

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Zemea® Propanediol: A Leader in Performance and Sustainability

Zemea® Propanediol (INCI: Propanediol), a 100% bio-based ingredient derived from industrial corn, is revolutionizing the personal care industry with its multifunctional benefits.

A total ban across the entire class of PFAS would be disruptive without any basis in science. A more deliberate approach would better suit public policy.

Why a Ban on PFAS Across Cosmetics and Other Industries Right Now is Misguided [opinion]

The wide use of forever chemicals across cosmetics and other industries and their persistence have opened them to scrutiny. But banning the entire PFAS class would be disruptive without any basis in science or good public policy. Why? Read on to see.

In this May 2001 Formulators Forum column, Ken Klein, formerly of Cosmetech Labs, acknowledges (even back then) being bombarded by marketing claims for the latest and greatest, making him skeptical of new products. Here, he proposes a course of action.

Evaluating Claim Substantiation Data: Separating Marketing Hype from Reality

Taken from our May 2001 archives, this Formulators Forum by Ken Klein acknowledges (even back then) being bombarded by marketing claims for the latest and greatest, making him skeptical of new products. Here, he proposes a course of action.

Per Google Trends, searches on 'talc-free makeup' are up 350% in the past seven days, which may be due to The Guardian's June 10, 2024, headline: 'Is there asbestos in your makeup? Why women with cancer are suing big beauty brands.'

7 Trends in Beauty — Talc-free Makeup/J&J Settles, Unsafe Products in Sri Lanka, Hair Bonding, Peptides and More

Each week, we dig into growing trends in web searches and hashtags related to cosmetics. Emerging this week are: talc-free makeup and J&J's settlement, unsafe products in Sri Lanka, hair bonding, Argireline hexapeptide products and more.

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