News, trends and cosmetic expertise

Developing and marketing a new cosmetic product requires the knowledge and ability to master specific key steps, sometimes complex to understand and implement. Among them, cosmetics regulations are at the core of concerns as they impact both on cosmetic ingredients and finish products.
So, when should one integrate regulatory affairs in their cosmetic development project? And what exactly are regulations on cosmetics? Let’s check this out.

Consumer resistance to use beauty products with synthetic preservatives has led to a new trend of minimally formulated products. In the Cosmetic industry, professionals are looking to develop cosmetic products free from some ingredients, as preservatives. But the substitution of preservatives is not the easiest.
What are these cosmetic preservatives used for? What role do they play in cosmetic products? Are they essential?

The collective awareness and successive movements associated with the fight against waste have led the French government to pass an anti-waste law for a circular economy – the AGEC law.
The law applies to all sectors of activity, so what about the beauty sector? What are the major milestones for personal care products in 2022?

With an increasing demand for skin type personalized products, it is standard practice for cosmetics brands to outsource their products design. They bring in high-level cosmetics manufacturing experts combining several activities. They are the new bespoke cosmetics manufacturers. But what exactly is a bespoke cosmetic manufacturer or private label? How do they support beauty brands? What is their added value?