COSMETICS
In 2026, the SCCS deemed micron-sized particulate silver safe at specified concentrations. That conclusion should not be extended to nano-silver, sprays, or the efficacy of finished products.
Read article →
COSMETICS
How laboratory SPF and UVA tests compared by market surveillance authorities in 11 European countries affect the way consumers read the numbers
COSMETICS
The 2026 EU notification proposed changes to ingredient regulations. This article separates outright prohibitions from conditional restrictions and clarifies points that consumers and K-beauty brands may easily misunderstand.
COSMETICS
How to understand the EU’s expanded fragrance-allergen labelling requirements, in effect from July 31, 2026, from a consumer perspective.
COSMETICS
What MoCRA facility registration and product listing mean—and what consumers should check when they see “FDA certified”
COSMETICS
In a 2026 draft amendment to the Cosmetics Regulation, the European Commission proposed banning the cosmetic use of certain prostaglandin analogues. Here is what to look for on the ingredient list when choosing an eyelash growth serum.
COSMETICS
Why the FDA removed the two ingredients from the OTC monograph in September 2026—and what to check when buying sunscreen
COSMETICS
The FDA added bemotrizinol to its list of permitted ingredients in June 2026—but changes in ingredients and criteria for choosing a finished product are separate questions