Science, R&D
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...
Baby care products: French Academy of medicine calms things down
After having set up an ad hoc working party and consulted several experts, the French Academy of medicine has published its official...
Biocidal active substances contribute to antibiotic resistance, EU experts say
An advisory committee to the European Commission says that active substances found in many household detergents and cosmetics, as well as...
Nanoparticles in cosmetics: more transparency and research urged
Consumer groups and British scientists are calling for urgent research and more transparency on the use of nanoparticles in consumer...
