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Ingredients
What are the benefits of PDRN in skincare, serums and creams?

By Lily Baker • September 28, 2026
Cosmetic Regulations
Weight Labelling for Cosmetics: A Guide for Small Manufacturers

By Colin Sanders • September 24, 2026
Animal Testing
Why Does My Cosmetic Product Safety Report Contain Animal Test Data?

By Colin Sanders • June 9, 2026
Cosmetic Industry News
SAAAAS: Software And Advice As A Service

By Colin Sanders • May 11, 2026

Recent Posts

What are the benefits of PDRN in skincare, serums and creams?September 28, 2026
PDRN, the salmon-derived DNA ingredient behind a wave of K-Beauty serums, is being promoted for skin repair, soothing and collagen support. How does a collection of DNA fragments work on the skin, can it penetrate from a topical product, and does it offer anything that your existing hydrating actives do not? This post explores the mechanism, the delivery challenges facing formulators, and the emerging vegan, microalgae-derived alternatives to help you decide whether PDRN deserves a place in your routine or next formulation.
Weight Labelling for Cosmetics: A Guide for Small ManufacturersSeptember 24, 2026
A cosmetic chemist with nearly 40 years' experience explains weight labelling for small cosmetic brands: fill levels, the ℮ mark, drying soaps, settling bath salts and Dead Sea salt.
Why Does My Cosmetic Product Safety Report Contain Animal Test Data?June 9, 2026
If animal testing in cosmetics has been banned since 2013, why does your Cosmetic Product Safety Report still reference animal experiments? As a cosmetic chemist who produces CPSRs regularly, I can tell you the answer surprises most people.
What the SCCS Opinion on Cannabidiol Means for CosmeticsMay 27, 2026
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...
SAAAAS: Software And Advice As A ServiceMay 11, 2026
SAAS built billion-dollar businesses by turning software into a subscription. But AI now writes code as readily as it draws pictures, and the old SAAS model is starting to look exposed. Is there a way to combine bespoke software, expert advice and service delivery into something more durable? I think there might be — and it needs a new acronym. Meet SAAAAS.

What are the benefits of PDRN in skincare, serums and creams?

Weight Labelling for Cosmetics: A Guide for Small Manufacturers

Why Does My Cosmetic Product Safety Report Contain Animal Test Data?

SAAAAS: Software And Advice As A Service