When I say “Nano means Big”, I do so in reference to UV filters. Of course, I am not contesting...
Skin lightening, also referred to as skin whitening, refers to a group of cosmetic procedures used to lighten the skin. In addition to soaps, lotions, creams, and pills, skin whitening products are also available in a variety of other forms. Skin-lightening items like creams, bleaches, deodorants, and other similar items have experienced a rapid expansion in their demand.
In recent years, awareness of the importance of maintaining skin health has greatly increased. Several studies and publications have shed light on the damaging influence of external stress factors which has led to rising consumer interest in cosmetic actives with multifunctional stress-protection and anti-aging benefits, like Glycoin® natural (INCI: Glyceryl Glucoside, Aqua (Water)).
EURO COSMETICS: Stacey, please tell us about yourself and your backgroundStacey House: I started my career on the brand side...
The first major change to cosmetic regulatory law since 1938 has been enacted by Congress and signed by President Biden. The FDA has been given new authority under the FD&C Act which sets significant new requirements for cosmetics manufacturers and brand owners. FDA is mandated to promulgate multiple new regulations over the next couple of years that will create sweeping requirements across the cosmetic industry.
Perhaps you don’t realize your most likely first brush with the concept of biomimicry but, you may recall the show, The Six Million Dollar Man. In 1974-78 these words were emblazoned on everyone’s mind and commonly parroted by watchers at the opening of each show, “Steve Austin, astronaut. Barely alive.”
Aging skin, sun damage and uneven skin tones rank among the five most common skin concerns nowadays. But this is more than a statistic, it is an urgent call to find solutions that help protect the skin from extrinsic aging factors, like oxidative stress caused by UV irradiation, while also maintaining a natural and beautiful skin look.
It is usually admitted that the Cosmetics Regulations worldwide lay down a general rule according to which cosmetic products placed on the market must be safe for human health and offer the performance of their promised claims as long as they are used under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use.
Registered pharmacist, specializing in dermatology and I’ve been compounding skin care formulas both prescription and nonprescription for nearly 40 years.
EURO COSMETICS: Maciej Wieczorek, with CosVivet HA, Brenntag has launched a product line of natural bio-actives for cosmetic applications. Please...
