It used to be that synthetic glidants, petrochemical emulsifiers and polymer beadlets took the lead in the cosmetic ingredient world. Chemical science led the way for cosmetics, and petroleum provided ...

ISO 17025-accredited California lab offers stability, preservative, heavy metal, and Amazon beauty compliance testing ...

With the passage of Washington’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act of 2023, several states are gearing up to pass similar laws. The new Washington law bans the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cosmetic ...

Ottawa, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global cosmetic chemicals market size was USD 26.81 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow from USD 26.86 billion in 2026 to USD 52.14 billion by 2035, ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large family of synthetic organic chemicals containing carbon chains in which most or all of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine. There ...

(CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has banned 26 chemicals — used in many cosmetics such as hair products, bodywash and nail polish — due to concerns about health harms. The Golden State’s economy ...

Dermatologists say reading skincare labels and understanding ingredients is essential to avoid irritation, allergies and ...

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances are potentially toxic chemicals that don't easily break down, not only lingering in the environment, but also inside the body. A new study raises concerns over the ...

Every day, we smear and spritz ourselves without a second thought. Eyes get rimmed in kohl liner, lips slicked in gloss. A dab of cologne on the neck, a dollop of body lotion on elbows and hands. We ...

When you walk through the personal care aisles of your local store, you likely see dozens of products that promise to soften your skin, make you smell better, extend your lashes, decrease wrinkling, ...