As the world was enjoying the Christmas season last year, the US Congress quietly passed the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA), its first major update to the US cosmetics regulations in nearly a century.
During the pandemic, our homes became even more important, acting as a sanctuary and retreat, a hotspot for all kinds of activities ranging from work to exercise. They became the epicentre of our personal well-being. “My Healthy Home” by Düllberg Konzentra offers ideas and fragrance concepts that plug into this trend.
Water is key for healthy skin. It supports proper skin metabolism and maintains tissue elasticity and suppleness, and proper skin barrier functions. In fact, our skin is comprised of 70% water, so it’s no wonder that moisturization and hydration are some of the most established claims for recent product launches in beauty and personal care1.
Low Level alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) microcurrent based treatment devices have been in use for over a century to improve muscle contraction, wound healing, and pain. Over the last decade the microcurrent treatment modality is increasingly being used for improvement of skin appearance, which includes skin tone, elasticity and reducing overall hyperpigmentation on face and body.
Coral reefs, often called the “rainforests of the sea”, are some of the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth. However, they are threatened by various sources, including climate change, and pollution. One less known but significant threat comes from an unexpected source: cosmetics.
What is this multi-faceted active ingredient we talk so much about for the skin’s youthful appearance? This natural element of the epidermis sees its stock gradually diminish over time, reaching only 50% of its capital at the age of 50, causing premature ageing of the skin.
Who does not wish to look beautiful? Beauty covers numerous aspects of skincare, hair care, face care, body care, and so on. Are you having concerns related to your skin, face, hair, or body lately?
The cosmetic industry has been undergoing a significant transformation in recent years, with a strong emphasis on natural ingredients, ethical production, and individualized products. In light of these changes, packaging has become a crucial aspect of the industry, with topics such as minimalist design, reduced impact, and increased use of biobased materials and a better end-of-life becoming increasingly important.
The idea of “clean beauty” has swept across the cosmetics market, establishing a new paradigm. Messages like “free of harmful ingredients” seems to be now the standard. The focus is entirely on avoiding “suspicious ingredients” when developing cosmetic formulations, and “free-from” claims are commonplace in advertising and on product packaging.
As far as cosmetic regulatory guideline is concern, there is no clear FDA guideline for natural cosmetics but every country has their own standard for the natural cosmetics. In natural cosmetics includes Ayurvedic Cosmetics, Herbal Cosmetics, Ecocert Cosmetics, Organic Cosmetics, etc …
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) are organic acids with one or more hydroxyl groups attached directly to the carbon chain at the α-position. AHAs occur naturally in fruits hence popularly known as fruit acids and are also produced synthetically.
Shampoos and conditioners are essential part of routine for the hair care. We developed a general hair routine that includes shampoo and conditioner that have a preliminar performance in two types of hair: treated and natural. We evaluated 8 formulations in laboratory test, and we define two routines, to validate with the both users with natural and treated hair in a home test use. We found the routine 1 with a promissory performance and useful bases of formulation to start new projects in hair care.
