While cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly common in the world of advertising, chasing beauty ideals by going under the knife does not necessarily make a model more attractive to consumers.
Social Sciences
May 30, 2019
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Cosmetic companies have started developing and selling products designed to harness the skin microbiome to help treat a range of skin conditions from acne to eczema. Skeptics, however, warn that touting such an approach is ...
Other
May 10, 2017
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If claims on cosmetic products' labels are to be believed, users would all look 10 years younger and have luscious, frizz-proof hair. But advertising and truth aren't always aligned. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ...
Other
May 11, 2016
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Part of the SEURAT-1 cluster, TOXBANK (Supporting Integrated Data Analysis and Servicing of Alternative Testing Methods in Toxicology) has developed a series of tools for the scientific community which are expected to help ...
Other
Oct 29, 2015
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Right now, there are 10,000 components that can be used to make cosmetics. These components have to be monitored to guarantee consumer safety. The UPV/EHU researcher Josu López has developed three 'green' analytical methods ...
Analytical Chemistry
May 29, 2015
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Over the last few weeks we have seen an upswing in the coverage of microplastic pollution in the media, bringing this important issue to the fore.
Environment
May 21, 2014
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A recent doctoral thesis from the University of Gothenburg presents new methods to trace allergenic fragrance compounds in consumer products, such as perfumes.
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 25, 2013
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The European Union banned the sale of new cosmetic products containing ingredients tested on animals with immediate effect Monday.
Other
Mar 11, 2013
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The Swiss daily Tribune de Geneve said Friday it had its Facebook account blocked by the social networking giant after publishing an explicit image of a woman's genitals.
Internet
Oct 19, 2012
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Growing demand among baby boomers and others for "enhanced cosmetics" that marry cosmetics and active ingredients to smooth wrinkled skin and otherwise improve appearance is fostering research on micro-capsules and other ...
Other
May 16, 2012
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