🗞️SKINCARE NEWS

Kojic Acid: New European Regulations Proposed for this Popular Skin Brightener

This Vogue article reviews the new European regulations on kojic acid, a popular skincare ingredient for lightening dark spots. Here’s a quick summary:

• Kojic acid is widely used to treat hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone🧴

• The ingredient is gaining popularity, with searches for kojic acid products soaring online📈

• The EU and UK are limiting kojic acid to a maximum of 1% in cosmetics starting in April 2025🚫

• In animal studies, kojic acid has been reported to interfere with iodine uptake by the thyroid. This new restriction on topical kojic acid skincare products aims to decrease the potential risk of hormonal disruption❌

• Regulations vary in other regions, with the US allowing up to 2% concentration🧪

• With the new rules, brands will need to reformulate kojic acid products for the EU market🔄

Read more here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/beauty/what-new-rules-for-kojic-acid-mean-for-skincare-brands

MoCRA: The New Beauty Legislation Shakes Up the Industry - What You Need to Know

This Allure article reviews the new law regulating cosmetics in the US called MoCRA, which may bring significant changes to the beauty industry. Here’s a quick summary:

• The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) is the most significant expansion of FDA's authority to regulate cosmetics since the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act was passed in 1938⚖️

• Increased testing for contaminants like lead and asbestos will be required📝

• Fragrance allergens will be required to be listed on ingredient labels⚠️

• Increased scrutiny is expected for products applied around the eye👀

• Most changes will occur within 3 years, with fragrance allergen labeling coming sooner🔜

• Both big beauty companies and consumer advocacy groups support MoCRA🤝

• Meeting new safety standards may be more challenging for smaller companies, but companies making under $1 million might be eligible for some exemptions✅

• The FDA can now order mandatory recalls of dangerous products, so we can expect to see more beauty product recalls in the future🔁

Read more here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.allure.com/story/mocra-beauty-industry

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