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Jul 6, 2007- Ingredients with Bad Press - PRESERVATIVES by Nick Morante
By nature many preservatives are potential irritants as they are meant to kill microorganisms. But this becomes more probable if cosmetic products...
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May 31, 2007- Preservative Resistant Microorganisms by Nick Morante
In my continuing searches and readings for viable topics to bring to our SpecialChem readers, I come across some very interesting subjects that can...
Apr 11, 2007- New Products – Natural and Preservative-Free by Nick Morante
Jan 31, 2007- A New Twist on Natural Preservatives by Nick Morante
Natural preservatives and antimicrobials when used properly must exhibit the proper efficacy desired at the prescribed use levels in a product, have a...
Jan 18, 2007- What Happened in 2006? by Nick Morante
Looking back at 2006, there have been some amazing accomplishments in the cosmetics and personal care industry. These are what I personally consider...
Jan 8, 2007- European Regulations of Cosmetics-The Consumers Right to Know by David C. Steinberg
The 7th Amendment to the EU Cosmetic Directive has a simple addition that most people have overlooked. Article 7a Part1 Section (h) added in the...
Jul 27, 2006- Natural Ingredients Used in Cosmetics by Nick Morante
Formulating with natural ingredients has become an art recently. More and more products coming on the market are claiming "all-natural" ingredients...
Apr 5, 2006- Cosmetic Products Without Preservatives by Pr. Marie-Claude MARTINI
A preservative is defined by The European Cosmetic Directive 76/768, amended for the 7th time in 2003 according to Appendix IV, as being: "any...
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