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Cosmetic Claims

by Theresa Callaghan

Column focuses on being aware of your claims compliance responsibilities given the growing consumer demand for evidenced based cosmetics.

by Theresa Callaghan PhD, Skin Care Scientist and Cosmetic Product Claim Specialist
 

When Claims Outpace Science: Why Cosmetics Must Reclaim Credibility

In the cosmetics industry, bold claims can determine a product’s fate. Phrases such as “Clinically...

When Raw Data Becomes a Claim: The Industry’s Growing Interpretation Gap

In today’s cosmetics industry, data is everywhere. Instrumental measurements, clinical studies...

Testing Isn’t Red Tape. It’s Business Strategy

“As some of you may have noticed, I’ve been releasing quite a few books recently, many of which...

INCI Listings: A Blessing or a Burden for Consumers and Cosmetic Experts?

The INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) system has become the global standard...

The Influence of Beauty Apps on Consumers: The Power of Misinformation

By Theresa Callaghan “Staying on top of two major hot-button topics in our industry—Misinformation...

The Misinformation Challenge – Understanding It To Fight It

As we see reported almost daily here on LinkedIn, Misinformation is a formidable and persistent...

White Formulations – Do They Have a Future?

As 2024 ends, I thought I would give some consideration for thought on a subject which has been...

In Support of Colleagues Combatting Misinformation

In a couple of recent postings on LinkedIn, two colleagues in particular, were tearing their hair...

Ai Simulations Aren’t ‘Real’ – They are Claims-Washing

Editor’s Note: On a recent discussion forum, the topic of using Ai simulations as a marketing...

Unveiling the Stability Challenges in Cosmetic Science: A Path to Trust and Transparency

In the dynamic world of cosmetic science, the pursuit of product efficacy while ensuring stability...

Theresa Callaghan

Theresa Callaghan, a PhD biochemist with over 35 years of experience in corporate skin care research, has held key R&D senior roles for companies including LVMH, Unilever, Marks & Spencer, J&J, Evonik, Hill-Top Research, and proDERM. In 2008, she created Callaghan Consulting International, focusing on cosmetic claims development with brands and ingredient suppliers. She is a widely published author, frequent speaker, and contributor to peer-reviewed journals. Her acclaimed book, 'Help! I'm Covered in Adjectives: Cosmetic Claims & The Consumer', has gained popularity. She is a member of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists and British Herbal Medicine Association, and has lectured at the University of Sunderland's School of Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences. Theresa serves on the editorial peer review board of the International Journal of Cosmetic Science. She also mentors; advises TKS Science Publisher; and writes monthly for BEAUTYSTREAMS Ingredient Pulse; and has her own Cosmetic Claims Insights Column with EuroCosmetics.

When Claims Outpace Science: Why Cosmetics Must Reclaim Credibility

In the cosmetics industry, bold claims can determine a product’s fate. Phrases such as “Clinically...

When Raw Data Becomes a Claim: The Industry’s Growing Interpretation Gap

In today’s cosmetics industry, data is everywhere. Instrumental measurements, clinical studies...

Testing Isn’t Red Tape. It’s Business Strategy

“As some of you may have noticed, I’ve been releasing quite a few books recently, many of which...

INCI Listings: A Blessing or a Burden for Consumers and Cosmetic Experts?

The INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) system has become the global standard...

The Influence of Beauty Apps on Consumers: The Power of Misinformation

By Theresa Callaghan “Staying on top of two major hot-button topics in our industry—Misinformation...

The Misinformation Challenge – Understanding It To Fight It

As we see reported almost daily here on LinkedIn, Misinformation is a formidable and persistent...

White Formulations – Do They Have a Future?

As 2024 ends, I thought I would give some consideration for thought on a subject which has been...

In Support of Colleagues Combatting Misinformation

In a couple of recent postings on LinkedIn, two colleagues in particular, were tearing their hair...

Ai Simulations Aren’t ‘Real’ – They are Claims-Washing

Editor’s Note: On a recent discussion forum, the topic of using Ai simulations as a marketing...

Unveiling the Stability Challenges in Cosmetic Science: A Path to Trust and Transparency

In the dynamic world of cosmetic science, the pursuit of product efficacy while ensuring stability...

Theressa Callaghan

Theresa Callaghan, a PhD biochemist with over 35 years of experience in corporate skin care research, has held key R&D senior roles for companies including LVMH, Unilever, Marks & Spencer, J&J, Evonik, Hill-Top Research, and proDERM. In 2008, she created Callaghan Consulting International, focusing on cosmetic claims development with brands and ingredient suppliers. She is a widely published author, frequent speaker, and contributor to peer-reviewed journals. Her acclaimed book, 'Help! I'm Covered in Adjectives: Cosmetic Claims & The Consumer', has gained popularity. She is a member of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists and British Herbal Medicine Association, and has lectured at the University of Sunderland's School of Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences. Theresa serves on the editorial peer review board of the International Journal of Cosmetic Science. She also mentors; advises TKS Science Publisher; and writes monthly for BEAUTYSTREAMS Ingredient Pulse; and has her own Cosmetic Claims Insights Column with EuroCosmetics.