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Sunscreen Products and Sun Protection Factor (SPF)

It is common knowledge that sunscreens are essential to protect us from the UV rays we are exposed to. But what does SPF means? How are the sunscreen products tested?

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Piritiona de Zinc – uso en Productos Cosméticos

El zinc y sus sales se utilizan a menudo en la industria cosmética. La piritiona de zinc, en particular, se utiliza como anticaspa en productos cosméticos que se aclaran. Pero, ¿la piritiona de zinc es considerado seguro por el SCCS?

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Piritiona de Zinco – uso em Produtos Cosméticos

O zinco e os seus sais são frequentemente usados ​​na indústria cosmética. A piritiona de zinco, em particular, é usada como anti-caspa em produtos cosméticos com enxágue. Mas será o ingrediente piritiona de zinco considerado seguro pelo SCCS?

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Zinc Pyrithione and its use in Cosmetic Products

Zinc and its salts are often use in the cosmetic industry. Zinc Pyrithione, in particular, is used as an anti-dandruff in rinse-off cosmetic products. But is this ingredient considered safe by the SCCS?

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PFAS – Los Peligrosos ‘Químicos Eternos’ que se usan ​​en Productos Cosméticos

Los PFAS, también llamados 'químicos eternos', se utilizan ampliamente en todo el mundo en productos de consumo diario, como utensilios de cocina antiadherentes, envases de alimentos, cosméticos, ropas, etc. Sin embargo, estos productos químicos son potencialmente tóxicos para la salud y el ecosistema. Estudios recientes estimaron que más del 50% de los cosméticos vendidos en los EE. UU. Y Canadá pueden contener PFAS.

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PFAS – Os ‘Químicos Eternos’ Tóxicos que são Usados em Produtos Cosméticos

PFAS, também chamados de "químicos eternos", são amplamente usados ​​em todo o mundo em produtos de consumo diário, como utensílios de cozinha antiaderentes, embalagens de alimentos, cosméticos e roupas. No entanto, estes produtos químicos são potencialmente prejudiciais à saúde e ao ecossistema. Estudos recentes estimam que mais de 50% dos cosméticos vendidos nos EUA e Canadá podem conter PFAS.

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PFAS – Unsafe ‘Forever Chemicals’ used in Cosmetic Products

PFAS, also called ‘forever chemicals’, are widely used around the globe in everyday consumer products, like non-stick cookware, food packaging, cosmetics and clothes. Nevertheless, these chemicals are potentially harmful for health and the ecosystem. Recent studies estimated that more than 50% of the cosmetics sold in the US and Canada might contain PFAS.

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China Banned the use of Cannabis-derived Ingredients in Cosmetic Products

Cannabis-derived ingredients, especially CBD, are popular compounds in the beauty industry. Despite being one of the world’s largest producers of hemp, China has mandated a ban on some cannabis-derived ingredients in cosmetic products, while its neighbouring countries are doing the opposite.