The Cosmetics Testing News

Clinical testing conducted in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment is critical for ensuring the reliability, accuracy, and reproducibility of results….

6 February 2025 Kirsty Doolan The methods used to test SPF in suncare products have long faced criticisms. In December,…

15 May 2024 Sérgio Schalka, Marcelo de Paula Correa The effects of UVA on the skin are well documented in…

Vincent Gallon January 8, 2025 Will the recurring controversies over the actual level of protection that sunscreens provide soon come…

Sunscreen innovators received an exciting “gift” this holiday season: two new SPF test methods were approved by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in…

The solar irradiation that reaches the Earth can be classified into 3 areas: Ultra-Violet (UV), Visible and Infrared lights. In…

Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation mainly leads to skin disorders (erythema, burns, immunosuppression), skin aging, and skin cancer as the most…

Big Lots is currently facing a class action lawsuit over its Sound Body sunscreen that contains ingredients alleged to harm…

As the global cosmetics industry continues to evolve, regulatory bodies are increasingly focusing on the safety and efficacy of sunscreen…

The sustainability theme from pre-congress workshops rolled over into Day 1 of the main IFSCC Congress, held Oct. 14-17, 2024,…

Picture this: you’ve just emerged from an invigorating early morning dive, greeted by the warmth of the sun on your…

We are pleased to announce that, starting in January 2025, we will launch our new service dedicated to evaluating cosmetic…

The skin microbiome has been implicated in numerous diseases, and our knowledge surrounding it continues to evolve. A better understanding…

Summer is here, and it is time to enjoy outdoor activities and the beautiful landscape with friends and family. However,…

Sunscreen testing is on the path to becoming more ethical, cost efficient, reliable (in terms of SPF measurement) and faster…

This year was no exception as thousands attended and visited 560 exhibitors. It serves as a forum for the exchange…

Oddný Ragnarsdóttir, Mohamed Abou-Elwafa Abdallah, Stuart Harrad Abstract PFAS are known contaminants of indoor dust. Despite the adherence of such…

Forty percent of consumers say they apply sunscreen daily, regardless of weather or the season, while 74% say they’re buying…

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its 18th Annual Guide to Sunscreens. The nonprofit corporation offers certifications for sunscreens, striving…

The Annual International Professional Symposium returns in 2024! Live or Online Register: click here 🔎 Discover the program for the second day of Cosmetotest,…