Research spending on nanotechnology risks is woefully inadequate and industry participation in data gathering projects has been limited, according to the Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies. Spokesperson Colin Finan said that 99 percent of nanomaterials are probably perfectly safe but a tiny percentage of unsafe material has the potential to cause lot of damage. […]

Beauty, they say, is only skin deep. But given the load of toxic chemicals in everyday products like shampoo, deodorant, and makeup, that superficial truth is still cause for concern. With increasing frequency, studies point to hidden dangers in the medicine cabinet: things like lead in lipstick, phthalates in baby lotions, aluminum in deodorant. While […]

So, I’m sourcing some ingredients, which means I get to play mad scientist. It’s one of my favorite things to do, doncha know. There’s been a lot of buzz about in the industry about Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract and Cecropia Obtusa Bark Extract. Argania is derived from the kernel of the fruit of the Argan […]

The Breakthrough in Beauty 2009 global search is now actively accepting and reviewing submissions. Beauty entrepreneurs can submit innovative beauty products and ideas for consideration to become the next $100 million beauty brand. The annual Breakthrough in Beauty search identifies the top innovative new beauty products in the world. After evaluating thousands of promising entries, […]

A former L’Oreal executive has accused the company of using ingredients in markets where they are banned and of selling products that contain unlawfully high levels of preservatives. Jerome Chevalier, the former head of regulatory affairs for L’Oreal, claims that he was harassed and ultimately dismissed by L’Oreal USA after he complained about the company’s […]

Elizabeth Carnahan from Longcroft Soaperie in Scotland is one of the success stories of the boutique bath industry.  Elizabeth has parlayed her hard work and genius with product development into a cottage industry that has been on the pages of some of Europe’s top magazines. As well as producing, marketing and selling her soap, Elizabeth […]