Cosmetic Industry News

What the SCCS Opinion on Cannabidiol Means for Cosmetics

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Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring compound derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD does not have psychoactive effects and has become widely used in cosmetics for its perceived soothing, anti-inflammatory, and skin-conditioning properties. As consumer interest in CBD-containing products has grown, so too has regulatory scrutiny. The European Scientific Committee on … Read more

SAAAAS: Software And Advice As A Service

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SAAAAS stands for Software And Advice As A Service. You haven’t heard of it before because I’ve just made it up. You might think you have, because there is already an acronym — SAAS — that stands for Software as a Service. This is the business model where you write a piece of software that solves a problem, turn it into a platform, and charge people a subscription to use it. Xero, which I use to manage my bookkeeping, is a good example.

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Mitchum Recalls Products That Irritate Users’ Armpits

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I’m intrigued by the story about Mitchum having to recall some batches of their deodorant due to intense irritation affecting users. They have announced that the problem is caused by a change to the manufacturing method. I am at a loss to guess what kind of change that might be. The active in most deodorants is aluminium in various salt forms. Mitchum seems to use two – Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly or Aluminum Chlorohydrate. The pH is quite important in this, but although that might be part of the issue I’d be very surprised indeed if someone had got the pH of the batches in question wrong. It’s about the easiest thing to measure and adjust.

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