Animal Testing in Cosmetic Safety

The beauty industry has long relied on animal testing to ensure the safety of cosmetic ingredients, a practice that dates back to the early 20th century. However, as we move further into the 21st century, the landscape of cosmetic testing is undergoing a significant...

Will Tea Tree Oil be banned in cosmetics?

Tea tree oil (TTO) – INCI name: Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil – is a well-known essential oil with a distinctive aroma and widely used in cosmetics and aromatherapy. It is at risk of being banned in the EU for use in cosmetics, and I wanted to understand...

What Exactly is a Cosmetic Product?

Cosmetics are everywhere in our daily lives. From the face wash you use each morning to the night cream you might use before bed, we rely on these products to keep us looking and feeling our best. But what exactly makes something a cosmetic product, and what doesn’t?...

The Cosmetic Ingredient Database: CosIng

I have mentioned the CosIng database in an earlier post about INCI names The Essential Guide to INCI Names but I decided to do a deeper dive into this invaluable resource. CosIng was started in 1976 and it is still updated when there is a Commission Regulation...