Nanotechnology and packaging: future is tomorrow!

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The scope of nanotechnologies is not limited to cosmetic ingredients but also directly concerns packaging. The main operators are already working on it, but what is it really about? Global (...)

Public concern is growing over nano-materials

premiumbeautynews.com : 12/01/2009
While a recent study by UCLA researchers found that exposure to titanium dioxide nano-particles cause genetic damage in mice, an Australian non-governmental organisation is calling for a ban on (...)

Scientists link exposure to solvents and congenital malformations

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Results of a study conducted by French scientists on a group of 3421 pregnant women provides further evidence of an association between exposure to solvents during pregnancy and the risk of major (...)

High-tech device to prove effectiveness of Nivea “My silhouette!”

premiumbeautynews.com : 09/01/2009
Researchers at Beiersdorf used a high-resolution sports medicine body scanner to confirm the efficacy of Nivea figure care gel “My Sihouette”. Beiersdorf’s Test Center used a (...)

N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide, ou simplement, DEET

Study questions safety of common insect repellent

premiumbeautynews.com : 08/23/2009
N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide, abbreviated DEET, the most common active ingredient in insect repellents has neurotoxic side effects, study says. A recent in vitro study by in international team (...)

Cosmetic and sensory: beauty makes sense

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Texture odour and colour… multi-sensoriality is strongly linked to the cosmetics industry. It may help selling products, provided it is used properly and its impact on consumers be (...)

This is a magnification of E. coli exposed to a low concentration (10 mg/L) of titanium dioxide nanoparticles. Cells with compromised membranes are stained red. University of Toledo

Nanoparticles in cosmetics may impact the environment

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Two studies presented at the 237th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Salt lake City, pointed out possible adverse environmental effects of nanoparticles contained in (...)

Baby care products: French Academy of medicine calms things down

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After having set up an ad hoc working party and consulted several experts, the French Academy of medicine has published its official position on alleged risks linked to the use of baby care (...)

Biocidal active substances contribute to antibiotic resistance, EU experts say

premiumbeautynews.com : 11/18/2008
An advisory committee to the European Commission says that active substances found in many household detergents and cosmetics, as well as in various healthcare and industrial applications, may (...)

Nanoparticles in cosmetics: more transparency and research urged

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Consumer groups and British scientists are calling for urgent research and more transparency on the use of nanoparticles in consumer goods. Compulsory declaration may be passed in France. Too (...)

03/09/2010	Maesa Group designs new solid fragrance accessory for Hanae Mori
03/09/2010	Brazil raises tariffs on U.S. goods including cosmetics
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03/08/2010	Full house for MakeUp in Paris
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03/05/2010	Colorado will not ban carcinogen substances in cosmetics

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Sandra Maguarian, Show Manager, MakeUp in Paris

Full house for MakeUp in Paris

Four months before its inauguration, more than thirty industrial partners have decided to participate in the first edition of MakeUp in Paris, say the organizers who are glad to have fully booked the event sooner than expected. “The world elite in cosmetic formulations, packaging and full service has chosen to fully participate (...)