Breast cancer link to heavy metal found in cosmetics
Scientists at the Dominican University of California say research they have been carrying out links breast cancer to increased cancer cell activity following exposure to low levels of cadmium.
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BASF taps into consumer need to differentiate with new hair care ingredients
Consumers want to differentiate from one another by using specific hair care products with needs ranging from protecting and repairing hair, to strengthening and straightening hair, according to chemical company BASF.
LycoRed overcomes vitamin B ‘challenge’ to develop odorless microencapsulates
Israel-based company LycoRed has overcome the challenge of creating an odorless vitamin B microencapsulate with its latest nutricosmetic product designed to help maintain the vitality of hair and nails.
FDA draft guidance urges manufacturers to substantiate product safety
The US Food and Drug Administration has released draft guidelines on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetic products, urging manufacturers to meet with it before incorporating the ingredients into formulations, to substantiate the product’s safety.