The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month:

Scientific Version "Cosmetic Oils in comparison: penetration and occlusion of paraffin oil and vegetable oils", incl. literature references >>

Market Data China: Making market entry that bit easier >>

Product Information: SynRussian Gold Cosmetic Pigment (Merck) >>

Formulation: Wash Off Mask (Bayer Material Science) >>

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Download-Tip for May

What are the health risks involved when using nanoparticles in personal care products? Are nanoparticles in cosmetics carcinogenic? Are they potential endocrine disruptors? Dr. Gerhard Nohynek, Scientific Director, Worldwide Safety Evaluation at L’Oréal, in an interview with COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss, sheds some light on a number of misconceptions frequently held in this field. COSSMA subscribers can download a literature reference list and further background information.

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