All Cosmetics articles
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NewsWhy has the EU banned a key chemical in gel nail products?
Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide is a photo-initiator used to harden nail polish under UV light
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CareersTeaching the next generation of cosmetic scientists
Trailblazing course receives accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry
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OpinionThe clean beauty movement highlights wider challenges in balancing chemical risks and benefits
The ‘clean beauty’ movement exemplifies broader challenges in how we evaluate chemical safety, balancing risks against benefits while avoiding regrettable substitutions.
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OpinionThe conceptual challenge of consumer safety
Understanding causation can motivate product improvements
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FeatureConsumers question safety of parabens and PFAS in personal care products amid health concerns
Growing research into cosmetic ingredients has been raising safety concerns among consumers. Bárbara Pinho explores the future of safer chemistry amid the ‘clean beauty’ trend
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ResearchUnique Iron Age kohl from Iran differs from that of ancient Egypt
Eye makeup found to contain graphite and manganese but not organic ingredients
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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