Fragrance association hits back against phthalate safety claims
Hitting back against claims that diethyl phthalate (DEP) poses serious health risks, the Fragrance Materials Association (FMA) declared the commonly used perfume ingredient safe.
Archives for November 19, 2007
Cappuccino extract as the latest anti-aging ingredient
Cappuccino extract is claimed to have anti-aging benefits for both skin and hair, adding to a growing number of nutraceutical supplements with cosmetic claims currently on the market.
FDA seizes $2m worth of confusing cosmetics
Regulators seized about $2m worth of an eyelash lengthening product, one of a new breed of beauty goods that fall into regulatory no-man's land between drugs and cosmetics.
Frutarom buys RAD Natural Technologies for $4.1m
Frutarom has snapped up RAD Natural Technologies in its seventh acquisition of the year - a move that adds to its growing weight in the taste and health arena.
Black tea as natural sunscreen
Black tea gel could provide double protection against UV radiation by absorbing UV rays and repairing DNA damage inside the skin.