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Hazard List, Harmonization, Toxicity Tests and O'Malley Appointment: ECHA Updates

This ECHA update includes one addition to the hazardous chemicals list, two proposals for harmonized classification/labeling (eugenol and tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate), advice for toxicity test dosing and the appointment of Shay O'Malley.

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Letter to Editor Questions Benzophenone Study; Author and Industry Expert Respond

A Letter to the Editor in Chemical Research in Toxicology points to flaws in a study gaining recent attention and calling for the removal of octocrylene-containing sunscreens from the market. The author responds; as does an additional industry expert, David Steinberg.

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Research Reviews Non-penetrating Sunscreen Vehicles, Looks to Jojoba

Several "carriers for the future" were highlighted, such as lipid carriers, cyclodextrin derivatives, encapsulation approaches and non-penetrating sunscreens incorporating UV filters and jojoba oil conjugates.

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SCCS on Methyl Salicylate: Safe Within Cosmetic Limits, Weak Sensitizer

The European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) recently issued its preliminary Opinion on the safety of methyl salicylate.

BASF and Givaudan collaborated to develop and validate alternative animal testing methods, leading to the first toxicology testing strategy without animals that was adopted by OECD.

BASF and Givaudan Develop First OECD-Approved Animal Test Alternatives

The OECD has, for the first time, approved a non-animal strategy to assess skin sensitization based on three tests. In addition, the Kinetic Direct Peptide Reactivity Assay was approved to predict the intensity of reactions. All tests are the results of BASF/Givaudan joint efforts.

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Cosmetics Study Prompts Legislation to Ban PFAs

The authors concluded: "The cosmetic categories that had the highest percentage of high fluorine products were foundations (63%), eye products (58%), mascaras (47%) and lip products (55%)."

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Mary Kay Blends Retinol with TRPV1 Antagonist for Non-irritating Efficacy

During the 2021 SID virtual meeting, Mary Kay Inc., shared work combining the efficacy of retinol with botanicals to reduce its irritation; the company also announced it will fund four research grants related to skin health.

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Concerns Over Charcoal Safety Raised in Crest Toothpaste Lawsuit

A class action lawsuit filed in New York alleges that P&G promoted the safety of its activated charcoal-containing Crest toothpaste despite expert opinions finding a lack of safety and efficacy substantiation.

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FDA Cautions: Hair-smoothing Products Can Release Formaldehyde

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently released a statement warning users of the potential for hair-straightening products to release formaldehyde gas, a known carcinogen, during heat treatments.

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900+ Hand Sanitizer Poisonings, Mexican Imports Put on FDA Alert

CBS News recently reported 900+ Americans were accidentally poisoned by hand sanitizers in January 2021 alone. In relation, the FDA has placed an import alert on all Mexican sanitizers, which have been the source of multiple offenses.

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Methanol Content and How to Test for it: FDA Guidance

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has outlined a policy for companies to test alcohol (ethanol) or isopropyl alcohol for hazardous methanol content prior to their use in hand sanitizer products.

According to the researchers, it is likely the microplastics entered the mothers' bodies by ingestion or through respiration.

Microplastics Detected in Human Placenta: Industry Implications

A new study published in Environmental International has identified the presence of microplastics in human placenta. While science examines their risk, industry (including cosmetics) might expect to hasten their replacement and removal.

What’s in My Jar is an app that analyzes unsubsidized company claims and marketing language for skin care products based on their ingredients to educate consumers about how effective and potentially irritating products are.

What’s in My Jar Analyzes Product Efficacy and Irritant Potential

What’s in My Jar is an app that analyzes unsubsidized company claims and marketing language for skin care products to educate consumers about how effective or potentially irritating products are.

Bisphenols have been implicated in disruptions to the growth, reproduction and development of aquatic organisms.

Endocrine Effects, Environmental Risk Feedback Sought for Dibutyl Phthalate, Bisphenols

The Jan. 5, 2021, deadline draws near for comments on dibutyl phthalate's reported endocrine-disrupting effects. In addition, German authorities are calling for evidence regarding the environmental risks of bisphenols.

Sabinsa has published a study showing successful results for its health serum in adults experiencing hair thinning and loss.

Sabinsa Serum Clinically Proven to Prevent Hair Loss

Sabinsa has published a study in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology showing successful results for its health serum in adults experiencing hair thinning and loss.

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Beiersdorf's Allergen-free Fragrance Emanates Dermatologic Potential

Beiersdorf researchers have developed a non-allergenic fragrance with anti-inflammatory benefits for potential application in dermatological skin care. In vitro and in vivo results were presented at the EADV Congress.

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IFSCC Winners: Hair Muscle Anti-aging in 4D, Vascularized Skin Model and Odor-inhibiting Fragrance

Next-gen imaging shows hair muscles prevent skin sagging. Advanced vascularized skin modeling predicts skin absorption. And, an olfactory receptor assay finds fragrances to inhibit odor production. These papers won top honors during the IFSCC Congress.

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Beauty Giants Jointly Uncover Skin Absorption of Some 50 Compounds

Researchers from P&G, L'Oréal, Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmétique, Beiersdorf AG and the ADME Task Force of Cosmetics Europe have undertaken a massive in vitro assessment of some 50 compounds to determine their skin absorption and toxicity potentials.

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