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Butylphenyl methylpropional: a name to keep in mind… and banSubscribers only

It has such a barbaric official name, Butylphenyl methylpropional, that it is commonly referred to by its main trade name: Lilial. And the toxicological profile of this fragrant substance, present in many cosmetic products, also seems to be prohibitive, since the European Scientific Expert Committee for Consumer Safety, after having judged it “not safe” for human health, now seems to accept it only with great caution.

Polyethylene, the little bead... that trapped the microplasticsSubscribers only

This cosmetic ingredient has been present in many formulations for a long time, and has been acclaimed for its softness on the skin and its low cost as much as for its exfoliating and film-forming properties. But its interesting plastic form has given way to its polluting plastic, especially for marine environments, bringing with it all microplastics. Which are getting more and more bad buzz, and ...

ChlorphenesinSubscribers only

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic compound that belongs to the class of organic compounds called organohalogens. Chlorphenesin is a phenol ether (3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1,2-propanediol), derived from chlorophenol containing a covalently bound chlorine atom. Description of this cosmetic preservative by Expertox.

Actibiome: the cosmetic ingredient that rebalances the microbiota

This novelty is launched by the ingredients supplier Codif. Thanks to the use of DNA analysis techniques, its laboratories have, for the first time in cosmetics, established a microbial imprint of the skin during a period of transient stress. They also identified and characterized the microbiota during these periods in order to propose a solution to treat the resulting cutaneous disorders.

Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone: the story of a blacklisted chemicalSubscribers only

These preservatives, like many others, regularly draw the attention of the cosmetics media. For several years, they have been cause for worry and the subject of alerts issued by dermatologist organizations or health authorities due to their strong allergenic potential. Now, they are targeted by European regulators, who intend to limit their use and even prohibit them in certain products.
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Monday, March 7, 2016
Should we stop using talc?Subscribers only
As innocuous as it may seem, talc often triggers controversies within the cosmetics industry, a sector used to polemical issues. And the fact that it ...
Monday, December 16, 2019
Polyethylene, the little bead... that trapped the microplasticsSubscribers only
This cosmetic ingredient has been present in many formulations for a long time, and has been acclaimed for its softness on the skin and its low cost a...
Monday, January 11, 2016
Algae to mimic the caloric restriction process: a new anti-aging cosmetics strategySubscribers only
There is a passion going on in the world of cosmetics for micro-organisms and other bacteria, both those that are found in the environment and those t...
Monday, May 18, 2020
Butylphenyl methylpropional: a name to keep in mind… and banSubscribers only
It has such a barbaric official name, Butylphenyl methylpropional, that it is commonly referred to by its main trade name: Lilial. And the toxicologic...
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
MBBT: an exceptional, but contradictory UV-filterSubscribers only
MBBT, referred to in ingredient lists by its INCI name Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, is a very special UV protection agent. It ...
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Marine invertebrates: tomorrow’s cosmetic actives?Subscribers only
The sea is a rich source of cosmetic ingredients. But there are not just algae, sand, sludge, salt, or water in the marine world! Invertebrates, a fam...
Monday, March 9, 2015
When cosmetics are immersed in… vegetable oil!Subscribers only
Can you name at least one category of cosmetics that can NEVER contain at least ONE vegetable oil? … No, really? Not even one? And yet there are some....
Sunday, August 20, 2017
HICC: too allergenic – a fragrance too far!Subscribers only
We know it by various names, including Lyral®, but on cosmetics labels it is officially listed as Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde. Deemed...
Monday, December 8, 2014
Cereals in cosmetics: with or without gluten?Subscribers only
Cereals are not only found in our plates. They are also incorporated into everyday cosmetics for the benefits they provide to the epidermis. There are...
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Peanut dressed with ‘oil proteins’Subscribers only
What is sillier than a peanut? And what is more harmless than the oil derived from it? Except… peanut proteins are highly allergenic, to the point tha...
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Perfumes: "Saving Private Allergen"Subscribers only
Is perfumery as we know it today threatened by the Cosmetic Regulation? There is a growing concern in the industry about the latest projects on the Eu...
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Allantoin: soft repairSubscribers only
Allantoin has all the key properties of an ideal cosmetic ingredient. It is biomimetic, as it is naturally present in the human body. It is also sooth...
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