The Cosmetics Testing News

The skin, as the largest organ in the body, is daily exposed to external agents that can alter its characteristics;…

Ingredients derived from natural substances, plant extracts and pharmacopoeias represent a great potential for the discovery of new antioxidant compounds….

Skin biology is an exciting field from a scientific point of view and one where innovations are constantly flourishing… I…

By combining miniaturized electronics with some origami-inspired fabrication, scientists in Germany have developed what they say is the smallest microsupercapacitor…

Facing both growing demand for special-use cosmetics product claim substantiation, and increased regulations in China, we are pleased to announce…

When one of the founders of Lemma Labs reached out to me to review his brand new Hair ID test…

Cosmetic and Personal Care Products Companies Are Committed to Upholding Strict Regulations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

Cosmetics and personal care, as part of the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, thrive on innovation and trends. Innovation trends…

As of 2018, Americans have spent nearly $83 billion per year on cosmetic products,1 and an estimated 94% of Americans use…

EU cosmetic ingredients are governed by two regulations that conflict. Regulation EC 1223/2009, the Cosmetic Regulation, bans in vivo (animal) testing for…

BASF’s Care Creations division has opened an evaluation salon for personal care at its site in Lagos, Nigeria. The new facilities…

In the last two decades the role of antioxidants in skin care has radically changed. In the early 2000s, it…

Manufacturers should pull back on making strong claims and focus more on consumer education, holistic health and wellness concepts and…

The London College of Fashion (LCF) recently held its digital ’20 Years of Cosmetic (R)Evolution’ summit featuring insights and advice…

Demand for natural and organic raw materials and ingredients for cosmetics and personal care is on the rise globally. Environmental…

Skinobs, the search platform dedicated to tests providers and relevant methods to support cosmetic active ingredients or finished products claims, has…

Singapore firm Anake has launched a DNA-based skin care service in what it states is a bid to empower consumers…

China’s National Medical Products Association (NMPA) has released two key final cosmetic regulations. It also confirmed the terms for general…

Intertek has announced the launch of an advanced analytical testing service to determine allergens in cosmetics which is optimised for…

by Audrey Latimer Thanks to social media, consumers can instantly express their approval—and disapproval—of a brand and its products. Cherry…