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Skin Care: The Importance of Feel
By Steve Herman
In the excitement over peptides, neurocosmetics, antiglycation endpoints and prebiotics, it is easy to forget the importance of product look and feel.
Minnesota Bans Mercury Added to Cosmetics, Skin Lighteners
The state of Minnesota has banned the intentional addition to mascara, eye liners and skin-lightening creams.
Gene-based Sunscreen May Someday Prevent Skin Cancer
Research is shedding new light on sunscreens that might someday prevent or treat skin cancer by reversing dangerous gene mutations caused by overexposure to the sun.
Topically Applied Caffeine Proves Successful as Slimming Agent
The Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology has published a report claiming that topically applied caffeine is a succesful slimming agent.
Research Team Finds BBP Carcinogenic
Scientists at the Fox Chase Cancer Centre in Philadelphia have released reports that find butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) to be carcinogenic.
FDA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Sunscreen Rule
Extension to run through Dec. 26, 2007; agency seeks to balance industry concerns and the interests of public health to ensure that sunscreen products properly inform consumers of the level of protection...
Hot New Ingredient: Bovine Colostrum Formulated into Skin Care Line
Le Mystére LLC, a lingerie marketer, has created a skin care line formulated with the after-birth secretion of a milk cow.
Senators Join CSC in Requesting Lipstick Testing
Senators John Kerry, Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer have joined the interest group Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) in questioning the levels of lead in lipstick.
CTFA Changes Name
At the annual fall meeting of the National Conference of State Legislatures in Phoenix, the CTFA announced it is changing its name to to the Personal Care Products Council...
FDA Reagan-Udall Board to Accelerate Science
The FDA announced the new board members and chair for the Reagan-Udall Foundation, formed to advance cosmetic product development and innovation, and to enhance product safety, among other duties.