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Period After Opening Symbol

Colin — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:00:47 +0000

Do you know what this symbol means? Have you even noticed it before? You will find it on most, but not all, of the personal care products in your bathroom. In the EU it is a legal requirement that all … Continue reading →

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Pantene Pro V Shampoo

Colin — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

When I first started working on cosmetic formulations back in the eighties, every month a list of the best selling shampoos in the UK market would appear. Sadly, I cannot remember who used to compile it. It wasn’t a tremendously … Continue reading →

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Witch Hazel In Eye Drops

Colin — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Here is an interesting question from Claire Hi Colin, I was looking at some eye drops today for tired eyes (optrex- I think it was the refreshing ones) and I noticed that witch hazel and alcohol were listed as ingredients, … Continue reading →

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Is Phenoxyethanol Banned in Japan?

Colin — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:49:06 +0000

Is Phenoxyethanol Banned in Japan? My recent post on phenoxyethanol prompted this question on Twitter. The answer is no it isn’t. Phenoxyethanol is limited to 1% in Japan exactly as it is in the European Union. But why did my … Continue reading →

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Phenoxyethanol

Colin — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that hasn’t gathered a huge amount of attention until recently. This is largely because of what it isn’t. It isn’t a formaldehyde donor. It isn’t particularly sensitising. It has never been linked with cancer. Basically it … Continue reading →

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Phthalates, Fragrances and Pregnancy

Colin — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Long standing reader Ffiona has not only a question but also some happy news as she expecting her first baby in July. Hello Colin love the blog I always scan my feeds to see if you have written anything new … Continue reading →

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Caprylic Capric Triglyceride

Colin — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

The names of cosmetic ingredients, and food ingredients, often make them sound a lot more complicated than they really are. Caprylic capric triglyceride is a name that often appears on ingredient lists and I doubt that many people take much … Continue reading →

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The Elves and the Shoemaker

Colin — Wed, 08 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

I was listening to a talk about marketing the other day and the speaker referred to the old fairy story of the elves and the shoemaker. The shoemaker was down on his luck and down to his last pieces of leather. It was … Continue reading →

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Is Titanium Dioxide Safe?

Colin — Mon, 06 May 2013 08:00:03 +0000

I enjoy being a cosmetic chemist, but like every job some things can be a bit tedious. None is more so than complying with legislation. In California they have a particularly irritating example of this in the form of a … Continue reading →

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King of Shaves Azor 5 Review

Colin — Sat, 04 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

I moved house a few weeks ago. Moving is a good opportunity to change habits and I have thought for a while I ought to improve my personal grooming skills. So I dumped all my products and personal care technology … Continue reading →

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