If you’re on social media, you’ve probably seen a fair share of #cleanbeauty videos. Well, that clean girl makeup routine you’ve been dreaming about may have just gotten a little bit easier to achieve ...

The global cosmetics industry operates under diverse regulatory frameworks. While the European Union applies a “precautionary principle”, restricting or banning thousands of ingredients even when only ...

Experts shine a light on the prevalent, decades-old practice of incorporating tiny, ineffective amounts of ingredients into products for marketing purposes.

What we put in our bodies—food—is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. What we put on it—skin care and beauty products—is not. That could be an issue.

Yuka is a health-focused platform that analyzes the ingredients, additives and potential allergens in food and cosmetic products, in an attempt to support smarter, healthier choices. Carly Quellman, ...

This article is part of a special issue investigating key questions about skincare. Find the full series here. Whether you want to brighten, firm, plump or smooth, there is an eye cream, neck cream, ...

A panel of dermatologists reached a consensus on 23 topical ingredients that they considered useful for seven common skin concerns, with retinoids recommended for five of those conditions. A ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. In the arcane and often seemingly impenetrable bureaucracy of the US government, few ...