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Guides and insights on cosmetic testing & EU compliance.

October 24, 2025
Stability

Why Emulsions Separate and How Stability Tests Catch It

Emulsion separation cosmetics: why creams and lotions split, the types of breakdown and how stability tests find it early.

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October 19, 2025
Stability

Real-Time vs Accelerated Stability: Which Do You Need?

Real time vs accelerated stability: what each test proves, how long it takes and which one your cosmetic product needs before launch.

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October 14, 2025
Patch Test & Skin Safety

Repeat Insult Patch Test (HRIPT) Explained

Repeat insult patch test (HRIPT) explained: phases, panel size, what results mean and how it differs from a single patch test.

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October 9, 2025
Patch Test & Skin Safety

Hypoallergenic Claims: What the Law Says

Hypoallergenic claim cosmetics: what EU law and the authorities expect, what evidence you need and which wording to avoid.

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October 4, 2025
Patch Test & Skin Safety

“For Sensitive Skin” Claims: How to Substantiate

Sensitive skin claim cosmetics: what the law says, which evidence supports "for sensitive skin" and which wording to avoid.

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September 29, 2025
Patch Test & Skin Safety

How to Patch Test a New Skincare Product at Home

How to patch test skincare at home: where to apply, how long to wait, what a reaction looks like and what brands should say.

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September 24, 2025
Ingredients & Formulation

Phenoxyethanol in Cosmetics: Safety and EU Limits

Phenoxyethanol in cosmetics: EU limit of 1.0%, what the SCCS concluded, baby products and why you still need a challenge test.

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September 19, 2025
Ingredients & Formulation

Paraben-Free Cosmetics: Are Parabens Really Unsafe?

Paraben free cosmetics explained: what EU law allows, which parabens are banned, what replaces them and the testing you still need.

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September 14, 2025
Ingredients & Formulation

Essential Oils in Cosmetics: Safety and Legal Limits

Essential oils cosmetics safety: allergen labelling, phototoxicity, restricted components and the documents you need before selling in the EU.

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September 9, 2025
Ingredients & Formulation

Retinol EU Regulation: Limits, Dates and Safety

Retinol EU regulation explained: Annex III limits in retinol equivalents, the 2025 and 2027 dates and the safety evidence you still need.

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September 4, 2025
Ingredients & Formulation

Microplastics in Cosmetics: The EU Ban Timeline

Microplastics cosmetics ban EU: what Regulation 2023/2055 covers, the 2027, 2029 and 2035 dates and how to reformulate in time.

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August 30, 2025
Ingredients & Formulation

PFAS in Cosmetics: What Brands Need to Know

PFAS cosmetics rules explained: what PFAS are, where they hide in formulas, which EU and national rules apply and how to audit your range.

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A challenge test is required for every cosmetic product except microbiologically low-risk ones, which are:

  • Products that do not contain water, or have low water activity
  • Products with a pH below 3 or above 10
  • Products containing more than 20% alcohol
  • Products containing raw materials that create a hostile environment (strong oxidising agents, polar organic solvents, oxidising dyes, aluminium chlorohydrate and related salts, propellant gases and so on)
  • Products filled into containers at more than 65 ยฐC
  • Products packaged in pressurised containers, pump dispensers or single-dose units
When is a challenge test not required?

A challenge test is required for every cosmetic product except microbiologically low-risk ones, which are:

  • Products that do not contain water, or have low water activity
  • Products with a pH below 3 or above 10
  • Products containing more than 20% alcohol
  • Products containing raw materials that create a hostile environment (strong oxidising agents, polar organic solvents, oxidising dyes, aluminium chlorohydrate and related salts, propellant gases and so on)
  • Products filled into containers at more than 65 ยฐC
  • Products packaged in pressurised containers, pump dispensers or single-dose units
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