Barrier Lipids 101: Ceramides Versus Cholesterol Versus Fatty Acids
Human stratum corneum barrier function depends on a highly organised intercellular lipid matrix. Peer-reviewed barrier reviews describe…
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Human stratum corneum barrier function depends on a highly organised intercellular lipid matrix. Peer-reviewed barrier reviews describe…
Emollient esters are why many "weightless" moisturisers still spread. CIR’s amended alkyl esters assessment reviews a broad ester family…
Many modern gels stack Glycerin (glycerin), Hyaluronic Acid (hyaluronic acid / sodium hyaluronate family), and Panthenol (panthenol) in one…
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel reviewed Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 at its June 15–16, 2026 meeting and issued an Insufficient…
CIR posted a revised Draft Tentative Report on 11 September 2026 covering ethyl tafluprostamide and isopropyl cloprostenate — synthetic…
Ahead of its 5–6 October 2026 meeting, CIR circulated a strategy memo on four propolis-derived cosmetic ingredients: propolis extract,…
The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety posted a Draft Report on 11 September 2026 covering six crosslinked hyaluronate…
CIR released a Draft Tentative Report on 11 September 2026 for three acylphosphine oxide photoinitiators used mainly in UV-cured nail…
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has concluded that acetophenone (CAS 98-86-2) is safe for use in finished cosmetic…
FDA has finalised the removal. On 11 September 2026 the agency published notice of final administrative order OTC000008-1, striking PABA…
The antioxidant quartet is nearly closed. CIR released a Draft Final Amended Report on alkyl gallates on 11 September 2026—covering propyl…
The United States has its first new sunscreen filter in decades. Final administrative order OTC000039 adds bemotrizinol (BEMT) to OTC…
CIR’s kojic acid re-review is back on the table. On 11 September 2026 the Expert Panel released a Draft Tentative Amended Report for the…