Dangerous DIY Fillers on the Rise The use of “at home” facial and lip injectables is soaring in popularity, and the FDA and skincare professionals are urging consumers against the usage of these unregulated products. Previously a procedure only performed by a licensed professional, today the use of “DIY” facial fillers [...]
The latest threat to our skin? The light from the screens we use daily. How are formulators preventing it?
The Real Dangers of Trendy At-Home Beauty Treatments As the new year ramps up, many consumers have a laundry list of resolutions and goals they’d like to achieve in the coming months. A goal of many folks? Achieving their best skin yet. Whether that’s by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, clearing up oiliness and [...]
Consumers are Singing the Praises of Sun Care Way back in 1998, the Internet was scorching, so to speak, as people emailed each other the text of a "commencement speech" attributed by many to novelist/curmudgeon Kurt Vonnegut. Who seemed to be endorsing...sun care products? It certainly read like something he might have written, but it was [...]
How Conservation Becomes Good Business for Chemical Companies and Consumers Alike It might seem like coincidence that these two items got the attention of the trade media this week, but if you think about it a bit more deeply, there are some deeper connections at work. This article in GCI reinforces what we've touched on previously, [...]
A German Expert's Take on the Growth in Anti-Aging Products If you've never heard of dermatologist Dr. Timm Golueke, it's probably because you're not a Euro-based jet setter old enough to worry about aging. Even people outside of the so-called "1%" may have heard of his product line, Royal Fern, a set of phytoactive creams, serums and [...]
Dr. Albert Kligman, pioneer of Retin-A and other advancements, passed away on February 9, leaving a rich legacy of innovation and achievement.
Investment dollars are finding their way back into the natural personal care category, according to this recent story via CGI Magazine.
Launching the CSW INNOVATION BLOG, focused on the innovation and inventiveness of the companies and individuals helping the chemical industry grow and prosper, as well as highlighting present and future trends.