In the 1990s, the launch of new make-up lines has revolutionised the Beauty Industry by focusing on “skin illumination” and no more on “skin coverage”, initiating the new trend of a radiant complexion. Since then, a bright skin and fresh complexion became the sign of a healthy mind and body, pushing the consumers to have…
IDEA Lab, the in vitro testing laboratory of IDEA Tests Group, offers, with more than 25 year experience, all the services necessary to provide stability assessment of a cosmetic product required by the Cosmetics Regulation EU 1223/2009. Cosmetic products must be safe for human health and the Regulation requires that a Cosmetic Product Safety Report…
Sun care manufacturers are innovating to prevent the ageing effect of blue light on the skin? But how do we prove the efficacy of such products? Blue light, emitted by computer screens and smartphones, not only impairs our vision but also causes skin ageing. This is being accentuated by our 24/7 connected lifestyles – and…
Health Canada rescheduled a ban on certain cosmetic ingredients after the industry requested more time to reformulate their ranges and sell off existing merchandise, according to a report published in the National Observer. The ban on methylisothiazolinone and methychloroisothiazolinone was pushed back by more than six months, from July 14, 2016 to December 31, 2016,…
Until very recently, the talk about sun protection was focused on ultraviolet (UVs): UVB [280-315 nm] then UVA [315-380 nm]. Indeed, these high energy radiations that lead to the appearance of tanning also cause the appearance of erythema, free radicals and premature ageing. However, UVs represent only 7% of radiation reaching the earth’s surface; the…
European Parliament voted in favour of supporting the international regulation of the controversial beauty practice. The European Parliament has agreed that a global ban on cosmetics testing on animals needs to be enforced. The EU banned all sales of animal-tested beauty products in 2013, but today a majority of 620 MEPs voted in favour of…
I love them; they do wonders for my oily combo skin in terms of regulating and balancing sebum production; moisturising; clarifying as well as antioxidant & anti aging properties. What I look for – Oils that are cold pressed and unrefined; so maintaining as much of their properties and functions as possible. Oils that are…
I’ve been using Paula’s Choice skin perfecting 2% BHA liquid for a couple of months now, but always in and out of routines when I feel my skin needs a little more radiance or when I’ve noticed some visibly enlarged pores. But first, for those who are not aware of the brand; Paula’s Choice is…
Firstly, you SHOULD and I mean SHOULD wear at least SPF 30 or over daily. This is your first line of defence against aging and damaging UV rays. Ingredient listing Aqua, Octocrylene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Benzophenone 3, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulphonic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Mangifera…
♦️4 Vitamins – £50. 4*25ml bottle; and a daily use of each would last approx 3 months!!! ♦️I couldn’t recommend this enough; I’ve been using the Vit C for over a year – a staple in my routines; the A is a gateway for anyone trying to incorporate retinoids in their daily routines – effective…