Shelf life labelling on cosmetics - what is worth knowing?

Shelf life labelling on cosmetics is a key piece of information for consumers, helping them to use skincare and make-up products safely. Manufacturers are obliged to provide shelf life information in accordance with cosmetic legislation to protect the health of users. How is the shelf life of cosmetics indicated? Two types of labelling are used depending on the shelf life of the product: Date [...]
Biodegradability in cosmetics - what does it really mean and how to test it?

Biodegradability in cosmetics is no longer just a marketing argument. It is now becoming a real criterion for assessing the environmental impact of a product. Manufacturers and consumers are increasingly interested in what happens to a cosmetic after use - do the ingredients decompose safely? Do they remain in the water, the soil, the food chain? Formulation laboratories such as MPR [...].
Microplastics in cosmetics - an invisible threat to the environment and health

In recent years, the topic of microplastics in cosmetics has become one of the key environmental issues.While most of us associate plastic waste with bottles or commercials, few realise that microscopic plastic particles are also present in everyday cosmetic products. What are microplastics? In simple terms, microplastics are plastic particles the size of [...]