News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
In line with huge growth in the market for cosmetics and toiletries and the recent scare of the P&G SK-II skin care line, China authorities have more than doubled the number of banned substances for formulations.
Lobby group The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics says that more than 500 cosmetics and body care producers have now signed up for its campaign, pledging to eliminate toxic ingredients from their products.
The results of laboratory tests on cosmetic products are often misguided and misinterpreted, says a research expert who believes that greater emphasis should be given to more accurate ways of interpreting genotoxicity and carcinogenicity.
Bioponic Phytoceuticals has reached an agreement with Hawaiin skin care specialist Malie to supply ingredients and formulations for a new line of facial tonics.