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Being organic or natural won't necessarily make a product green

26-May-2009 - Contrary to popular belief, organic and natural cosmetic ingredients are not necessarily more environmentally friendly.

Natural ingredients are not necessarily safer or more effective, say cosmetic chemists

22-May-2009 - Cosmetic chemists fought hard against the idea that natural ingredients are inherently safer than their synthetic counterparts at this week’s cosmetic science symposium.

Dispatches from Cosmetic Science Symposium

Cosmetic scientists ask if cosmetics of the future could replace surgery

20-May-2009 - In 30 years time will consumers be popping pills, applying creams or going under the knife in the fight for eternal youth?

dispatches from suppliers' day

Organic preservatives come at a cost, but formulators are now willing to pay

19-May-2009 - At Suppliers’ Day in New Jersey last week CosmeticsDesign.com spoke to Kris Kudrnac of K3 Corporation who explained how the industry is experiencing a “mad rush” for natural and organic preservatives.

Scientist links chemical cocktail to birth defects and infertility

15-May-2009 - A leading UK scientist has linked exposure to a cocktail of chemicals in cosmetics and cleaning products to birth defects and infertility in men.

Arylessence expands range of organic and natural fragrances

15-May-2009 - Fragrance house Arylessence, has launched a broader selection of 100 per cent certified organic fragrances, which builds upon their existing collection.

Dispatches from suppliers’ day

Organic ingredient launches only just starting to match marketing buzz

14-May-2009 - Organic alternatives to certain synthetic ingredients have been elusive. Peter Boncelet from Earth Supplied Products explains why organic cosmetics have yet to fully live up to the marketing hype but suggests that chemistry is starting to catch up.

Hallstar claims to have broken new ground in sunscreen formulation

14-May-2009 - Specialty chemicals player Hallstar has launched a new photostabilizer at the Suppliers’ Day show in New Jersey to help sunscreen formulators combine two important active ingredients.

dispatches from suppliers' day

Suppliers’ Day 2009 creates a buzz in face of economic gloom

14-May-2009 - The two day event closed its doors at the Raritan Center, New Jersey yesterday, having sold all its exhibition space and attracting a solid attendance.

dispatches from suppliers' day

Eastman showcases green emollient esters

13-May-2009 - Chemicals giant Eastman is using Suppliers’ Day to promote its emollient esters platform for leave-on skin care products.

WWF accuses RSPO of hypocrisy over sustainable palm oil pledge

13-May-2009 - New figures released by the World Wildlife Fund (WFF) today reveal that only one per cent of sustainable palm oil has been bought, in spite of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) pledge to use sustainable product.

Nature-identical fragrances could be a greener option, says IFF

12-May-2009 - Nature-identical fragrances are a way to capture the fragrances from nature in an environmentally sustainable way, claims IFF.

Swiss companies launch skin renewal ingredient that works from the skin's surface

12-May-2009 - The efficiency of anti-ageing active dermatopoietin lies in its ability to work from the skin's surface rather than having to cross the skin barrier, according to manufacturers United Cosmeceuticals and United Technologies.

Moisturising power of shea butter highlighted by scientific studies

12-May-2009 - Swedish company AAK says it has confirmed the moisturising power of shea butter, which is often claimed but has never been tested.

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IFRA engages new laboratory for compliance program

11-May-2009 - IFRA has appointed a new international testing laboratory, Eurofins Scientific, to carry out third party independent analysis for the IFRA compliance program.

Do nanoparticles penetrate the skin?

07-May-2009 - According to Professor Tilman Butz who led the NANODERM project, the answer to is no, not in healthy human skin. The project looked at the dermal penetration of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and Butz concludes that as they don’t seem to cross the skin barrier they are safe to include in sunscreen products.

Professor discusses potential of 3D skin model to test cosmetic ingredients

06-May-2009 - The ban on animal testing for cosmetics ingredients introduced in Europe earlier this year has highlighted a lack of alternative testing methods. CosmeticsDesign spoke to Professor Zee Upton, from the Queensland University of Technology, whose model developed for investigating wound healing, may also be used to test cosmetic ingredients.

Interpolymer aims for wide audience with new opacifier

06-May-2009 - Interpolymer has extended its range of cosmetic polymers with the launch of a new opacifier that it claims offers greater compatibility.

Naturex targets cosmetics with new range of actives

06-May-2009 - Naturex steps up its focus on cosmetics with the release of the first three ingredients in its NatBeauty range.

Study shows berry acid to be effective against wrinkles

06-May-2009 - Ellagic acid derived from berries has been shown to be an effective anti-wrinkle treatment, a study by scientists in at Hallym University in South Korea has suggested.

Is natural really better in the world of cosmetics?

05-May-2009 - The upcoming conference organised by the UK Society of Cosmetic Chemists hopes to tackle the natural versus synthetic debate from a scientific perspective.

Senator introduces bill calling for tighter controls on baby care products

05-May-2009 - US Senator Kristen Gillibrand has introduced a new bill calling for tighter controls and regulations on the ingredients that go into baby care products.