Science, R&D
Dermatologists claim retinyl palmitate is safe in sunscreens
Despite earlier alerts issued in the media, dermatologists claim that retinyl palmitate is safe for use in sunscreens. In particular,...
Beiersdorf makes insufficient UV protection more visible
Beiersdorf’s research and development team has developed a method to visualise and measure the amount of UV protection applied on the...
Dermo-cosmetology: laboratories and manufacturers in Lyon’s area looking for notoriety
Companies and universities in the area of Lyon want to raise awareness on their know-how in dermocosmetology. Main asset: a pool of...
Nanotechnology and packaging: future is tomorrow!
The scope of nanotechnologies is not limited to cosmetic ingredients but also directly concerns packaging. The main operators are...
Public concern is growing over nano-materials
While a recent study by UCLA researchers found that exposure to titanium dioxide nano-particles cause genetic damage in mice, an...
Scientists link exposure to solvents and congenital malformations
Results of a study conducted by French scientists on a group of 3421 pregnant women provides further evidence of an association between...
High-tech device to prove effectiveness of Nivea “My silhouette!”
Researchers at Beiersdorf used a high-resolution sports medicine body scanner to confirm the efficacy of Nivea figure care gel “My...
Study questions safety of common insect repellent
N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide, abbreviated DEET, the most common active ingredient in insect repellents has neurotoxic side effects,...
Cosmetic and sensory: beauty makes sense
Texture odour and colour… multi-sensoriality is strongly linked to the cosmetics industry. It may help selling products, provided it is...
Nanoparticles in cosmetics may impact the environment
Two studies presented at the 237th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Salt lake City, pointed out possible...
