
Colin's Beauty Pages
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A cosmetic scientist's beauty science blog where he shares his news and views on beauty products and the science behind them
Colin's Beauty Pages
3M ago
CBD skincare faces a critical challenge as France proposes classifying CBD as a potentially toxic substance to the European Chemicals Agency. While this could lead to a Europe-wide cosmetics ban, it might push the industry toward more focused, research-backed applications. A smaller, more targeted market could ultimately create stronger, more credible products ..read more
Colin's Beauty Pages
4M ago
REGULATION (EU) 2023/988, also known as the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), aims to ensure that products placed on the market are safe for consumers. This regulation applies to all products, including those sold online, and sets out the responsibilities of manufacturers, importers, and distributors to ensure product safety. A GPSR file is designed to ..read more
Colin's Beauty Pages
5M ago
Dive into the complexities of heavy metals in cosmetics, from historical concerns to current regulations and testing protocols, highlighting China's efforts to control contamination. All you ever wanted to know about Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Lead, Mercury, and Nickel in cosmetics ..read more
Colin's Beauty Pages
5M ago
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are organic chemicals found in cosmetics, which can contribute to air pollution and health issues. While the EU and UK have no specific VOC limits in cosmetics, some VOCs are restricted. California and Switzerland enforce stricter controls to reduce environmental and health impacts ..read more
Colin's Beauty Pages
5M ago
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) fights doping in sports by maintaining the World Anti-Doping Code, including the Prohibited List of banned substances. While cosmetics are generally compliant, rare cases like a UFC fighter testing positive due to chlorphenesin contamination highlight the need for caution, even with seemingly safe ingredients ..read more
Colin's Beauty Pages
6M ago
What is Thixotropy? In personal care products it allows for smooth application and controlled dispensing. Thixotropic products offer stability and a luxurious feel but can be prone to syneresis and performance changes due to environmental factors ..read more
Colin's Beauty Pages
7M ago
Discover common pitfalls in consumer product evaluations and how to avoid them. Learn to craft clear, relevant questions, conduct pilot tests, keep surveys concise, and analyze data effectively. Improve your market research skills to gather valuable insights for product development and marketing, even without a large budget for professional studies ..read more
Colin's Beauty Pages
9M ago
Sunscreens protect against UV radiation, preventing sunburn and premature aging. Despite growing market demand and revenue potential, small businesses face challenges due to strict regulations, high formulation costs, and competitive market. SPF and broad-spectrum testing are crucial for making sun protection claims, posing significant entry barriers ..read more
Colin's Beauty Pages
10M ago
My unexpected role in pioneering safety assessments for new cosmetics, the creation of our initial reporting format, and how these early experiences shaped industry standards and my subsequent professional practices ..read more
Colin's Beauty Pages
10M ago
This post explores the role of the "responsible person" and the use of "mandates" in the cosmetic industry within the EU and UK. It discusses how these practices, although not currently required by law, are emerging as industry standards to ensure compliance with cosmetic regulations, and predicts their future legal significance ..read more