In-Cosmetics 2012 Preview
Right now, I’m on the plane to Barcelona reviewing the wealth of information that will be presented on April 17-19 at the In-Cosmetics conference. Here’s a preview of what’s in store at the largest global platform for cosmetics ingredients this year…
In-Cosmetics: Solar Beauty in Barcelona
In just a few weeks, I’ll be traveling to Spain for the In-Cosmetics conference located in Barcelona on April 17-19. In-Cosmetics is the leading global business platform for personal care ingredients, and will be showcasing a diverse range of innovative ingredients and technologies in the cosmetics industry. Since Personal Care Truth focuses on educating our readers, I’ll be sharing what I learn at the conference through live posts on PCT during and after the conference.
DMDM Hydantoin
I have seen people commenting online that they want cosmetics safe enough to eat. Well they have pretty much got their wish.
How Do Cosmetic Raw Materials Get Their Names?
While many chemical names in the INCI seem arbitrary, there are some standard rules. The following will help you make heads or tails out of the ingredients on most LOIs.
Lavender Oil and Negative Innuendo
Environmental Working Group (EWG) research assistant suggests that lavender oil may be unsafe, saying: “the science is still evolving and safety can’t be assumed.” The science is still evolving? Isn’t that true of anything? Are we just sowing the seeds of doubt here?
Biomimetics – The Science of Nature
Biomimetic peptides sound scary and complex but they need not be and with a little bit of science know-how paired with close observation of nature some amazing things are indeed possible.
Bismuth Oxychloride – What is it and is it Safe?
Bismuth oxychloride can be found on the ingredient list of cosmetics ranging from nail polish to bronzers to blush and eyeshadow.
Lavender Oil – Skin Savior or Skin Irritant?
Principal known benefits of using lavender oil on the skin.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review and Safe Cosmetics
Who is the Cosmetic Ingredient Review, and what is their role in the cosmetic industry?
