All Cosmetics articles
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NewsThe scale of the problem of replacing ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS
From clothes and cookware to cosmetics and healthcare we look at eight major classes of consumer goods PFAS are in
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BusinessTea tree oil faces ban in UK and EU over reprotoxicity
Defenders question relevance of animal safety data that triggered decision
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NewsExplainer: is the discovery of benzene in benzoyl peroxide acne products a cause for concern?
Lab testing claims that the carcinogen benzene forms at potentially dangerous levels but there are doubts about the research
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NewsNew Zealand set to be first country to ban PFAS in cosmetic products
Environment agency says it is taking a ’precautionary approach’ to PFAS in nail polish, shaving cream, foundation, lipstick and mascara
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ResearchSnail study unveils composition of three different types of mucus
Findings could help develop synthetic mucus for biomedical applications, as well as cosmetics
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FeatureAre hair relaxers damaging to health?
Different chemistries have been designed to turn curly hair straight, but in all cases questions remain about their safety, finds Rachel Brazil
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BusinessUK diverges from EU rules with cosmetics animal testing ban
UK will no longer allow Reach-required animal tests intended to prove worker safety
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WebinarCutting-edge cosmetics: innovating for sustainability with machine learning & molecular simulations
Learn how to save cost, reduce time and drive innovation in developing sustainable cosmetic formulations
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FeatureUnwrapping ancient Egyptian chemistry
From mummification to metallurgy, Rachel Brazil looks at the impressive chemistry used by this ancient civilisation
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ArticleFeeling inspired: the innovations enabling next-generation cosmetic and skincare products
Ella Ceraulo shares her thoughts on the trends shaping the personal care industry
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ArticleMaking quality the priority for fine and specialty chemicals suppliers
Precision measurements and data integrity are essential in pharma and cosmetics supply chains
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WhitepaperImproved cosmetic formulations analysis with HPLC
Download our free poster to discover how Arc HPLC offers cosmetic scientists improved capabilities for their QC formulation analysis
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CareersChemistry career options in sustainability
There’s a wide variety of jobs that place the environment at their core
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ArticleTesting of microorganisms for microbial limits testing by membrane filtration
Experts from Sartorius give us their unfiltered view on safety testing for personal care products
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BusinessNew J&J subsidiary to absorb talc lawsuit liabilities
Firm aims to use bankruptcy protection and a $2bn trust to resolve thousands of cancer claims
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BusinessNon-animal test for skin sensitisation gets OECD approval
Combination strategy developed by BASF and Givaudan is the first complete replacement for animal testing
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NewsLack of standardised testing makes comparing nano skin tests hard
Study reemphasises that nanoparticles don’t penetrate the skin
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PodcastMinoxidil and Finasteride
Catherine Hodges explores the chemical solutions to thinning hair and patchy beards, examining the popularity of minoxidil and the cautionary tale of finasteride
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PodcastHydroquinone
Georgia Mills on a compound that explodes from a beetle’s bum, and has a controversial role in skin depigmentation
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ResearchTextbook skin cream structure all wrong, researchers discover in first molecular look at lotions
Neutron and x-ray experiments reveal the microstructure of lotions to be more complex than scientists had thought