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Stay up to date with the latest industry developments, news, and updates from the world of sustainable cosmetic ingredients.

4 days ago

5 Key Takeaways from In-Cosmetics Asia 2025

In-Cosmetics Asia 2025 revealed major shifts shaping the future of beauty in Asia. From hybrid cosmetics and exosome actives to...

4 weeks ago

SEPAWA Congress 2025: Where Chemistry Innovation Meets Sustainability

Last week at SEPAWA Congress in Berlin, I witnessed the future of sustainable formulation—and it's more economically viable than ever....

1 month ago

Sisley launches preservative free skincare in ultra air tight packaging

Sisley’s new Sensitive Skin Soothing Care marks a major step forward in preservative-free skincare. By combining sterile manufacturing, protective airless...

2 months ago

Sephora fined for improper disposal of Cosmetics waste

Sephora fined $775,000 in California for improper hazardous waste disposal. What does this mean for beauty brands and sustainability in...

2 months ago

5 Myths About Organic Cosmetics – Busted for Formulators

Organic cosmetics are surrounded by myths that can confuse formulators and brands alike. From the idea that organic means “chemical-free”...

2 months ago

Reformulation Alert: Washington State Bans Formaldehyde-Releasers in Cosmetics

Another regulation is reshaping the landscape of cosmetic preservation. Washington State has officially adopted restrictions on 25 formaldehyde-releasing substances commonly...

3 months ago

Macy’s Conscious Beauty Relaunch 2025: Clean, Cruelty-Free & Sustainable with Novi Connect

Discover Macy’s Conscious Beauty program, relaunched in 2025 under Mission Every One. Learn how its 3 shopper-friendly pillars are refined...

3 months ago

Waterless cosmetics, do they need preservatives?

Waterless cosmetics are growing trend globally. Discover why they are so appleang and what preservation strategies you can use...

3 months ago

Tea tree oil UK regulatory update

The UK HSE has withdrawn its proposed CMR 1B classification for tea tree oil under the GB CLP Regulation, citing...

3 months ago

Ylang Ylang, deforestation and regenerative plans

Comoros has lost 80% of its native forests—largely due to agriculture and the industrial demand for ylang-ylang. NGOs are now...

3 months ago

Kuwait bans parabens and phthalates in children’s salons and tightens rules on cosmetic product use

Kuwait bans parabens and phthalates in children’s salons, requiring expiry labels and approved products—key compliance rules for beauty brands....

3 months ago

Yeast-Derived Palm Oil Alternative: a disruption to watch out Cosmetics

Discover how yeast-derived oils could replace palm oil in cosmetics by 2026, offering sustainable, tunable, and low-carbon formulations....

3 months ago

Greenwashing is getting expensive, discover why

European authorithies dine a major fashion brand for consuing claims around circularity and recyclability...

4 months ago

New study shows lavender potential to be used as a preservative in cosmetic formulations

Discover how lavender essential oil and lavender hydrosol are redefining natural preservation in cosmetics. A new study shows that this...

4 months ago

Preservatives being replaced with multifunctionals in products for sensitive skin

A 2024 study published in Nature investigates how cosmetic formulators are replacing traditional preservatives with multifunctionals in products for sensitive...

4 months ago

Niacinamide partially derived from renewable sources is now available!

A new biofermented niacinamide with reduced nicotinic acid content—ideal for sensitive skin. This sustainable innovation offers proven efficacy for sebum...

4 months ago

Organic Beauty awards winners

The Soil Association has just announced the winners of the BOOM awards, ie Best of Organic Market. There were several...

4 months ago

New US study reveals several cosmetic ingredients such as parabens and trichlosan, in young children

A new US study shows the presence of parabens, trichlosan and UV filters in young children...

5 months ago

Upcycled cosmetic ingredients going up and up, Fortune report reveals

Fortune has just published a new report about Upcycled Cosmetic Ingredients Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, showing the great...

5 months ago

France Proposes to Classify Methylparaben as Endocrine Disruptor

While methylparaben is currently safe to use, the strong scientific evidence supporting endocrine disruption effects makes future restrictions highly likely....

5 months ago

New Greenwashing Guidelines for Canada, validation is key

On the 5th of June Canada released its updated guidelines for greenwashing whihc are also applicable to cosmetics. Discover a...

5 months ago

Insightful packaging refill report by Febea is out

A groundbreaking study by Senseva for the French Federation of Beauty Enterprises (FEBEA) reveals that refillable cosmetics have achieved remarkable...

5 months ago

Third UN Oceans conference, closer to a Plastic Treaty

The Third UN Oceans conference was held last week. Attended by over 40 ministers it may lead to a Plastic...

5 months ago

SCCS opinion on Tea tree oil

he Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has recently concluded that Tea Tree Oil (TTO) can be safely used in...