Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP) and Safe Cosmetics

What is the Voluntary Cosmetics Registration Program?

Safe Cosmetics and You

Curiosity was killing this cat. What are your thoughts?

H. R. 2359: Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011

The text for Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011

The Tale of the Scorpion and the Frog

The unnatural partnership between small cosmetic companies and the special interest group, The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) has long reminded me of the story of the Scorpion and the Frog.

A Closer Look at Triethanolamine (TEA)

Triethanolamine (TEA) is a clear, viscous liquid used to reduce the surface tension in emulsions.

Cucumbers and Safe Cosmetics

Preservation should not be optional, it is essential.

Why Do Emulsions Need Preservatives?

In our current green focused marketplace, many consumers are looking for the most natural and organic personal care products they can find. Since opening The Grapeseed Co. flagship store last fall, I’ve become even more aware of the many misconceptions and misunderstanding consumers have around natural and organic products and the use of preservatives.

A Closer Look at MSDS

A very common question when you get into cosmetic and soap industry is: should I collect Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or not?

Personal Care Truth

We human beings have a strong emotional attachment to our beliefs, and our actions are not always logical.

Let’s Talk The Same Language

The use of the words “toxin” and “toxic” are being grossly misused in many cases, partly because most of the people using them don’t actually know what they mean.

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