On a proposal from Norway, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has opened a public consultation as part of the process to identify Trisiloxane as a SVHC (Substance of Very High Concern) under the REACH Regulation. The consultation is open until 14 October 2024.

Today, the cosmetics industry must increasingly move towards palm oil and/or palm kernel oil-free formulations, to meet the growing demand for ethical, environmentally-friendly products. It must therefore find sustainable alternatives. An insight from Corinne Benoliel and Blandine Gutton, from Institut Scientis.

The famous rosy serum is now adorned with warm pigments! Half skincare, half make-up, this Sun Glow Serum from Glow Recipe gives you a sun-kissed glow as you head back to school. A tinted version of Dew Drops that enhances tanning while moisturising the skin. Almost no need to wear make-up!

Following the mandate given by the European Commission, the SCCS has assessed the safety of Citral (a fragrance ingredient, listed as an allergen) with regard to its sensitising potential. The Scientific Committee has just published its final Opinion.

On 28 August 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that France had submitted a proposal for harmonised classification and labelling of Hexamethylindanopyran as a category 1B toxic for reproduction substance.