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Skin care on a budget
Skincare basics and the value of a simple routine.
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How to select a sunscreen
Criteria for choosing sunscreen.
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How to test skin care products
Precautions when introducing skincare.
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Tips for healthy hair
Washing, detangling and styling advice.
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Eye Cosmetic Safety
Hygiene and precautions for eye cosmetics.
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Shelf Life and Expiration Dating of Cosmetics
Storage and cosmetic deterioration factors.
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Cosmetic ingredient database · CosIng
Reference database for cosmetic names and functions; listing is not approval.
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Understanding the label
Reading EU cosmetic labels. Industry association, distinct from a public authority.
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Textile label
EU framework for fibre names and textile labelling.
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Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 · Annex I
Official textile fibre definitions; portal selection advice remains editorial.
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Textile care
Reference for textile care. Protected symbols are not reproduced on the portal.
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EU Ecolabel · Clothing and textiles
Scope and criteria of the EU textile ecolabel.
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Safe use and fragrance science
Fragrance industry standards; does not guarantee individual tolerance.
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Safety assessment of glycerin
Reference report on glycerin, its functions and cosmetic use.
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Amended safety assessment of dimethicone, methicone and substituted-methicone polymers · Final amended report
Final amended report published in 2022, replacing the previously cited tentative report. Covers a polymer group with use conditions and limitations; not a finished-product trial.
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Document publication : 2022-04-19
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Panthenol, pantothenic acid and derivatives
2018 final report on panthenol and derivatives, distinct from the 2017 tentative report.
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Document publication : 2018-03-09
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Safety assessment of hyaluronates
Hyaluronate reference report, distinct from testing a retail skincare product.
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Document publication : 2023-07-07
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Dermatologists’ tips for relieving dry skin
General bathing and moisturising guidance for dry skin.
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11 dermatologists’ tips for healthy nails
Nail and cuticle basics and changes that need assessment.
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Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · fragrance allergen labelling
Primary text on fragrance allergen labelling and the 2026 and 2028 transition dates.
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Document publication : 2023-07-26
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How to clean your makeup brushes
AAD guidance on washing, drying and cleaning frequency for makeup brushes.
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Fragrance allergens labelling
Official explanation of the 2026 and 2028 deadlines and consumer implications. The regulation remains the legal reference.
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Face washing 101
Dermatology guidance for gentle face washing without excessive scrubbing.
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I have acne! Is it okay to wear makeup?
Makeup and removal guidance in an acne-prone-skin context; not an individual diagnosis.
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