Woman cooks up cosmetics powerhouse in kitchen

Lisa Price's story is well known. The founder of Carol's Daughter beauty products has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Tyra Banks and is a regular presence on HSN. Her business partners include entertainment >> Read more >>

Cosmetic claims face scrutiny

Cosmetics have for years taken a backseat to drugs, food and nutritional supplements when it comes to scrutiny from regulators and other watchdogs, but that is changing. The Food and Drug Administration, Congress >> Read more >>

Mislabeling of some “toxin-free” nail polish causes concern

I have to confess up front: I love my nail polish. In uncertain economic times, I may not be able to afford a tropical vacation or a new automobile, but a new bottle on nail polish is an inexpensive little luxury. >> Read more >>

Beauty industry behind Cosmetic Safety Amendments Act

The “Cosmetic Safety Amendments Act of 2012,” (H.R. 4395) was recently introduced by Representative Leonard Lance (R-NJ) and is an important step in advancing and modernizing the regulatory oversight of cosmetics >> Read more >>

Chemicals in cosmetics linked to diabetes, study says

A chemical commonly used in cosmetics and plastics could increase the likelihood of Type 2 diabetes, a Swedish study found. Researchers from the University of Uppsala, eastern Sweden, tested 1,016 people aged >> Read more >>

Cosmetic companies in cruelty cover-up

Companies that produce concealer and other cosmetics products have apparently been doing some concealing of their own. Estee Lauder, Avon and Mary Kay have resumed animal testing on cosmetics to sell in China >> Read more >>

Cosmeceuticals: An overview of FDA’s regulation

The term cosmeceutical may be assumed by many to refer to a cosmetic product that does more than perform the purely cosmetic functions of cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or temporarily altering >> Read more >>

Innovative cosmetic ingredients of the future‎

A host of innovative new ingredients set to influence future formulations of beauty products have been shortlisted for the Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award at upcoming international beauty event In-cosmetics. >> Read more >>

Beauty trends for 2012

Put your best face forward this year by making the most of makeup. The trends spotted here can take you from frumpy to fresh or gloomy to glam with little effort. Just let the makeup perform its magic on you and >> Read more >>

Cosmetic dermatologist shares top ten beauty tips for 2012

Miami Cosmetic Dermatologist, Oscar Hevia, MD, known for producing a very natural appearance, shares his Top 10 Beauty Tips for keeping one's New Year's resolution to look your best in 2012. Dr. Hevia's clients >> Read more >>



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