Science, R&D
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...
Nanoparticles can seep through skin, new study reveals
Scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that nanoparticles that can breech the skin barrier, especially when...
Action groups multiply safety alerts over cosmetics
The Environmental Working Group raises alarm over the contamination of teenage girls by chemicals commonly used in cosmetics. Data...
