This is a nice and compact wrap-uo of a century of cosmetic regulations (US):
http://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/regulatory/region/northamerica/A-Century-of-Cosmetic-Regulation-Timeline-433868963.html
http://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/regulatory/region/northamerica/A-Century-of-Cosmetic-Regulation-Timeline-433868963.html
Cosmetics & Toiletries
A Century of Cosmetic Regulation [Timeline]
The modern FDA began to take shape after color additive misuse came to light in The Jungle. Personal care regulation has come a long way in the century that followed—Click through to learn more.
20% weekend discount for our PCA glyceryl oleate:https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Cosmetic-ingredients-A-Z/PCA-glyceryl-oleate.html
Read our latest blog post here: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/511-Light-feel-day-cream-with-organic-macadamia-hemp-seed-oil.html
why we don't use silicones in "natural" formulations: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/512-Silk,-Sand,-and-Silicones-Why-we-dont-use-silicones-in-natural-cosmetics.html
Can you imagine your "natural" essential oils being stretched with petroleum based solvents?
https://kohnswift.com/2017/05/26/essential-oil-scams/
https://kohnswift.com/2017/05/26/essential-oil-scams/
Kohnswift
Essential Oils Not Pure – DoTerra and Young Living Scam
Young Living and doTerra scam. Essential oils not pure and natural. False mislabeling investigation underway. Contact us now.
20% weekend discount for our Xyliance:https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Emulsifiers/Xyliance.html
This is a compact overview of labeling requirements in the EU:
http://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/regulatory/region/europe/Laying-Down-the-Law-EU-Labeling-Requirements-437962643.html
http://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/regulatory/region/europe/Laying-Down-the-Law-EU-Labeling-Requirements-437962643.html
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Laying Down the Law: EU Labeling Requirements
Consumer information is an important part of the European Cosmetics Regulation and consists of two major components: product labeling and claims. This installment lays down the labeling laws.
Read our latest blog post about making this spicy body lotion: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/513-Spicy-body-lotion-with-Xyliance.html
Can sunscreen help against multiple sclerosis?
http://cen.acs.org/articles/95/i31/Sunscreen-reduces-multiple-sclerosis-symptoms.html
http://cen.acs.org/articles/95/i31/Sunscreen-reduces-multiple-sclerosis-symptoms.html
This is (not quite brand new) a very interesting article about tamanu oil:
http://shiningseasimports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Tamanu-Oil-A-Tropical-Topical-Remedy.pdf
http://shiningseasimports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Tamanu-Oil-A-Tropical-Topical-Remedy.pdf
you ask , we answer:
Iodine value is a characteristic of each oil, fat, butter or wax. It shows the degree of unsaturation (unsaturated fatty acids) in a lipid. The higher the degree of unsaturation, the higher the Iodine value. The higher the iodine value, the more sensitivity to heat and oxidation
What is Iodine value and why we call it so?
This is a very simple and easy to understand video about the meaning of Iodine value and how it could be determined:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=iodine+value+of+oils
Iodine value is a characteristic of each oil, fat, butter or wax. It shows the degree of unsaturation (unsaturated fatty acids) in a lipid. The higher the degree of unsaturation, the higher the Iodine value. The higher the iodine value, the more sensitivity to heat and oxidation
What is Iodine value and why we call it so?
This is a very simple and easy to understand video about the meaning of Iodine value and how it could be determined:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=iodine+value+of+oils
Youtube
iodine value of oils - YouTube
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Remember our last week's blog post about silicones? This is a brand new update about cyloxanes just for your information:
https://knowledge.ulprospector.com/6896/pcc-eu-regulatory-update-important-news-on-d4-and-d5/
https://knowledge.ulprospector.com/6896/pcc-eu-regulatory-update-important-news-on-d4-and-d5/
Prospector Knowledge Center
D4 and D5 in wash-off cosmetic products: EU regulatory update
Limitations to D5 and D4 in wash-off cosmetics have been proposed - find out how this amendment to the REACH Regulation will impact product formulation.
This is a short biographical video about one of the most fascinating women entrepreneur of the early 20th century who, BTW made her fortune from hair care:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuYjx7zDBas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuYjx7zDBas
YouTube
Madam CJ Walker - Succesful Business Woman | Biography
Madam C.J. Walker was born Sarah Breedlove on December 23, 1867, near Delta, Louisiana. After suffering from a scalp ailment that resulted in her own hair loss, she invented a line of African-American hair care products in 1905. She promoted her products…
Another interesting short video about the life of Madam C.J. Walker, the first African American entrepreneur and hair care manufacturer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEKXMHIGmrQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEKXMHIGmrQ
YouTube
Meet the First Self-Made Female Millionaire
Madam C.J. Walker was suffering from poverty and hair loss when she decided to concoct a hair regrowth lotion to heal her damaged scalp. Fast forward a handful of years and millions of dollars later, Walker was leading one of the most successful, and philanthropic…
Read our latest blog post about cardamon essential oil and CO2 extract:
https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/514-The-Queen-of-Spices-Cardamon.html
https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/514-The-Queen-of-Spices-Cardamon.html