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Are spray sunscreens illegal? And other sunblock questions – Episode 175

The Beauty Brains

President Obama signed the Sunscreen Innovation Act, in November 2014 to help get these things approved more quickly. The reason they are not approved is because the FDA looks at sunscreens as drugs while in the EU sunscreens are considered cosmetics. Drug actives require a lot more safety and efficacy data than cosmetic ingredients.

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Let’s Get Picky About Professional Skin Care Lines

California Skincare Supply

Since the brand’s launch in 2001, Circadia has been leading industry innovation with skincare based on the body’s circadian rhythms. Circadia formulates its line with pure botanicals, stem cell technology, second generation vitamins, and innovative peptide development to achieve optimal skin health and beauty.

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What makes a cosmetic chemist – Episode 168

The Beauty Brains

There was a study published in British Journal of Dermatology back in 2001 where they looked at the Hair density, hair diameter and the prevalence of female pattern hair loss. While on their website I was struck by a few of the other claims that they made. In looking at their ingredient list they clearly have not lived up to this claim.