Trends and compliance highlight regulatory updates, safety standards, and market-driven insights shaping cosmetic innovation. From evolving ingredient regulations to global consumer expectations, this category guides formulators through compliance challenges and opportunities. Stay ahead with practical strategies that balance innovation, safety, and performance in today’s rapidly changing beauty industry.
The Importance of Preservatives in Cosmetics Preservatives play a crucial role in cosmetics by ensuring product safety, extending shelf life, and maintaining effectiveness. Without preservatives, harmful microorganisms can contaminate products,
PFAS-Free Cosmetics: A Safer, More Sustainable Approach Consumers now demand PFAS-free cosmetics. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also called “forever chemicals,” persist in both the environment and the human body.
Color-Shift Control: Metal Contamination, pH Drift, and Antioxidant Systems in Cosmetics Color stability is crucial in cosmetics, especially when vibrant hues define a product’s appeal. Metal contamination, pH drift, and
Introduction More consumers now focus on allergens in cosmetics, particularly fragrances. As a result, both the U.S. and Europe have enacted regulations requiring brands to disclose allergens and make accurate
Introduction As the demand for scientifically backed cosmetic claims grows, chemists must design claims studies that pass rigorous regulatory testing. Cosmetic claims substantiation goes beyond marketing language — it requires
Introduction As cosmetic brands pursue minimalist formulations, clean label preservation has become one of the toughest formulation challenges. Chemists are expected to replace traditional parabens and formaldehyde donors with milder,
Introduction The cosmetic industry faces a critical transition: polymer-based encapsulation systems once used for controlled release are now under regulatory pressure due to the EU Microplastics Restriction (Regulation 2023/2055). This
Introduction The European Union’s microplastics restriction, formally adopted as Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055, is transforming how cosmetic chemists formulate exfoliants, encapsulates, and decorative products. Effective October 2023, with staggered transition
Introduction By 2025, several U.S. states — led by California’s Assembly Bill 2771 — will prohibit intentionally added PFAS in cosmetics. As a result, formulators are racing to remove PTFE,
With the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) fully in effect as of 2025, U.S. cosmetic manufacturers and ingredient suppliers must now document product safety with unprecedented precision. Consequently, the
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