The cosmetics world is constantly driven by new trends. After biomimetic peptide-based products for the signs of ageing, the spotlight has now moved to epigenetics. Before discussing epigenetics and its definition, it is useful to clarify which physiological processes cause skin ageing. Skin ageing Skin ageing is characterised...
The difficult period we are all experiencing has led to an exponential increase in the use of sanitising, disinfecting and biocidal products. After ethyl alcohol and sodium hypochlorite, Chlorhexidine is probably one of the most sought-after substances for these functions. Chlorhexidine is an odourless white crystalline...
One of the most widely used cosmetic preservatives since parabens were heavily criticised is undoubtedly Phenoxyethanol. Thanks to its broad spectrum of action and excellent efficacy against a wide range of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, yeasts and moulds, it remains a preferred choice when developing...
Ethoxydiglycol, the ethyl ether of diethylene glycol (DEGEE), is a substance widely used in various sectors of the chemical industry. Thanks to its physical properties, it is an excellent solubiliser for both lipophilic and hydrophilic compounds. In cosmetics and dermatological preparations, the highest purity grade is...
Following the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the consumption of alcohol-based disinfecting and sanitising hand gels increased exponentially. Just by turning on the TV or watching a video on Instagram or Facebook, it became clear that one of the main recommendations...
Skin spots or dyschromia are among the most common and widespread skin blemishes. The appearance of these pigmentations often causes discomfort, especially when they appear on visible and exposed areas such as the hands and face. Dyschromia is a change in skin colour caused by an...
It is increasingly common to read phrases such as “paraben-free” on the labels of most cosmetic products. The need for cosmetic marketing to include such wording stems from the alarmism spread on the internet and in newspapers about the alleged danger of parabens to human...
Titanium Dioxide, also known as TiO₂, is an inorganic compound widely used in different industrial sectors. It is generally found as a white powder and is appreciated for its high covering power, opacity and high refractive index. In cosmetic products, these properties make it useful in...
The cosmetic ingredient Zinc Pyrithione, INCI Zinc Pyrithione (ZPT), is currently allowed as a preservative in rinse-off products (excluding oral hygiene products) up to 0.5% in generic products and up to 1.0% in hair products (Annex V / 8). In addition, ZPT is allowed up...
Images of a world increasingly overwhelmed by waste of every kind have made environmental sustainability an ever more central issue in international political agendas. With the aim of providing end consumers in Italy with clear and unequivocal instructions for identifying and disposing of packaging waste, the...
