Colin’s Beauty Pages
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What is a Cosmetic Product PIF File?
Product Information Files (PIFs) have been a requirement of EU cosmetics legislation for decades, but what exactly needs to be included, and does everything have to be compiled into one document? Many cosmetic businesses already hold the information required for their PIF, even…
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Mole Day, Hooray!
Why is Avogadro the most popular chemist? Because everyone knows his number! To celebrate Mole Day on 23 October, we explore the astonishing scale of Avogadro’s number, how atoms travel around the world, and what this tells us about pollution, our shared environment and the…
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Phthalates, Fragrances and Pregnancy
Are fragrances something pregnant women should avoid because they contain phthalates? A reader asked whether the warnings surrounding phthalates and pregnancy were justified, prompting a look at the science behind the headlines. From laboratory studies on dibutyl phthalate and…
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Trotula di Ruggiero – The First Beauty Blogger
Long before beauty bloggers, skincare trends and modern cosmetic science, there was Trotula of Salerno. Writing in eleventh-century Italy, Trotula documented an intriguing collection of beauty treatments, from camphor and frankincense to rosewater and hair remedies. Some of her…
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“Placing on the Market”- I don’t think it means what you think it means
What does “placing on the market” actually mean when a cosmetic regulation changes? The 2022 revision of the EU Blue Guide brings some important clarity, particularly around transition periods and existing stock. A product being an established formulation does not mean newly…
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What are the benefits of PDRN in skincare, serums and creams?
PDRN, the salmon-derived DNA ingredient behind a wave of K-Beauty serums, is being promoted for skin repair, soothing and collagen support. How does a collection of DNA fragments work on the skin, can it penetrate from a topical product, and does it offer anything that your…
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Weight Labelling for Cosmetics: A Guide for Small Manufacturers
A cosmetic chemist with nearly 40 years' experience explains weight labelling for small cosmetic brands: fill levels, the ℮ mark, drying soaps, settling bath salts and Dead Sea salt.