Check this amazing recipe submitted by Teresa: http://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/422-3-cleansing-oils-with-one-recipe-guest-post.html
this is such a great news: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/may/28/eu-ministers-2020-target-free-access-scientific-papers
the Guardian
All scientific papers to be free by 2020 under EU proposals
Results of research supported by public and public-private funds set to be made freely available to all
melanoma therapy through olfactory receptors of the skin: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/160602083550.htm
an interesting "industrial" point of view of silicones in cosmetics: http://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/formulating/function/feelenhancer/Are-Silicones-Safe-and-Sustainable-What-are-the-Alternativespremium-278439561.html?ajs_uid=1350A4940023A7K&utm_source=newsletter-html&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CT+E-Newsletter+06-03-2016&absrc=hdl
Cosmeticsandtoiletries
Are Silicones Safe and Sustainable? What are the Alternatives?
Alternative hydrocarbons, esters, ethers and emollients aim to replace D5, and to a lesser extent, low viscosity silicone fluids—and many of them meet the mark. However, a second look at why silicones are being replaced is advised. Formulators may want to…
we're preparing an exciting series of tutorials on making and filtering your own herbal extracts. Don't miss these tutorials: http://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/423-How-to-filter-your-own-extracts-and
an easy an fun tutorial for a natural facial scrub: http://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/424-How-to-make-a-self-emulsifying-scrub-Guest-post.html
it seems that the UK is more progressive than the rest of the Europe: http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Regulation-Safety/UK-government-environmental-group-mounts-pressure-over-microbeads
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com
UK government environmental group mounts pressure over microbeads
Europe has fallen behind places like Australia, Canada and the US when it comes to action to ban microbeads, but a UK government research papers aims to speed up the decision to ban them.
at least a little step: http://cosmetics.specialchem.com/news/industry-news/toxic-substances-control-act-reformed-for-animal-safety-in-cosmetics-testing-000182211
Specialchem
Toxic Substances Control Act Reformed for Animal Safety in Cosmetics Testing
The Humane Society of the U.S. commends House of Representatives for passing Chemical Safety Act, which strengthens federal oversight over use of chemicals.
Check this blog post about filtration of your home made extracts: http://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/426-How-to-filter-your-herbal-extracts-and-infusions-part-II.html