The Skin Atelier, Inc., dba Skinprint, appears to have discontinued sales of OTC drug products on its website, along with Spot-On With 5% Micro-Benz Benzoyl Peroxide Spot Treatment, an unapproved new drug product that the FDA cited in a 1 October warning letter amid a host of GMP violations.

Maybe there’s truth in aloe, but there’s too little of it in earnings and health-related claims made by wellness and skin-care firm Aloe Vertitas and its Lifestyle Coaches, according to the direct-selling industry’s self-regulatory body. The DSSRC is referring the company to the Federal Trade Commission for failure to state its compliance or appellate intentions.

Essential oils no longer on list of products slated for EU tariff increases effective 18 October, a win for US fragrance industry facing uncertainty in tumultuous global trade climate. Fragrancy industry, like dietary supplement manufacturers, still face higher tariffs on imports from China as next round of hikes is scheduled to start 15 October.

Approved by Governor Gavin Newsom 20 September, AB 647 requires chemical manufacturers to post material safety data sheets online in a readily accessible way and translate them into languages most prevalently spoken by salon workers.

The Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act, reintroduced in the US House, exceeds the proposed Personal Care Products Safety Act in the Senate in terms of the duties and resource demands it would impose on companies and the FDA, while leaving states free to regulate cosmetics even more stringently. The proposal now must vie for the attention of the Energy and Commerce Committee.

Funding issues appear to have factored in the proposed Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act’s failure to cross the finish line in the first act of the California legislature’s 2019-2020 session. Far from popular with industry stakeholders, SB 574 nevertheless could represent a lesser-of-evils compromise of strategic importance, with further activity expected on the bill in 2020.

Recall announcement doesn't mention litigation J&JU faces in multiple states alleging use of Johnson's Baby Powder causes cancer due from talc in formulation. But firm's sensitivity to consumer complaints or adverse event reports linked to brand is clear with talc-related litigation as backdrop.

Industry and the FDA agree that the OTC drug monograph system is direly in need of reform, but innovating with noncompliant dosage forms and indications, without approved new drug applications, is a risk companies need to weigh seriously, says Arnall Golden Gregory partner Alan Minsk. The FDA offers perspective on its OTC monographs for acne and antiperspirant products.

Drunk Elephant is on track to record more than $100m in fiscal 2019 sales, reflecting compound annual growth north of 120% over the 2016-2019 period. Shiseido is drawn to the prestige brand’s digital savvy and popularity with younger consumers, in part due to its emphasis on “clean” skin care.

Kourtney of the “Keeping Up With” clan has partnered with Hora Skincare to launch Hyaluronic Halo + CBD Serum. Announced 6 September, the $50 product will be available exclusively through Kardashian’s Poosh lifestyle platform.

Coty purchased a 60% stake in Younique in early 2017, touting the startup as “one of the most engaging and fastest-growing e-commerce companies in beauty.” However, growth in the social-selling business has slowed over the past year and “presenter” levels have declined despite enhancements to Younique’s compensation program, making it an not-so-surprising discard in Coty’s simplification effort.

Founded in 2010 as a natural deodorant brand, Schmidt’s is extending its “plant-powered” formulation expertise to home care with the launch of Cleaning Vinegar Multi-Surface Spray and Concentrated Laundry Detergent.

Essential oils no longer on list of products slated for EU tariff increases effective 18 October, a win for US fragrance industry facing uncertainty in tumultuous global trade climate. Fragrancy industry, like dietary supplement manufacturers, still face higher tariffs on imports from China as next round of hikes is scheduled to start 15 October.

Procter & Gamble has entered a new growth phase that leadership says validates its portfolio rationalization choices. The firm’s Beauty business, lighter by more than 40 brands that went to Coty in October 2016, achieved 4% organic growth in fiscal 2019. CEO David Taylor offered perspective on this "disrupted" P&G at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference.

Over the fiscal 2019 first half, “we've continued to expand our market share across most categories, increased our brand awareness, delivered double-digit growth in active loyalty members, increased traffic and delivered double-digit growth in almost every key merchandise category,” said Ulta CEO Mary Dillon 29 August. However, worsening makeup trends have induced the firm to reset full-year targets.

Founded in 2010 as a natural deodorant brand, Schmidt’s is extending its “plant-powered” formulation expertise to home care with the launch of Cleaning Vinegar Multi-Surface Spray and Concentrated Laundry Detergent.

Avon Products and American Eagle Outfitters are on-trend with “clean beauty” and CBD personal-care launches, respectively. Meanwhile, direct seller Monat is applying its anti-aging expertise in a new category for the company, skin care, and Walmart takes on leading nutricosmetic brands with its new Glow Habit line.

Kourtney of the “Keeping Up With” clan has partnered with Hora Skincare to launch Hyaluronic Halo + CBD Serum. Announced 6 September, the $50 product will be available exclusively through Kardashian’s Poosh lifestyle platform.

Recall announcement doesn't mention litigation J&JU faces in multiple states alleging use of Johnson's Baby Powder causes cancer due from talc in formulation. But firm's sensitivity to consumer complaints or adverse event reports linked to brand is clear with talc-related litigation as backdrop.

Dermatologists and industry advocates are concerned about the public’s lack of trust in science and potentially misplaced faith in “clean” beauty, which “Toxic Beauty” screenings in the US, Canada and UK likely are only reinforcing.

ASA says TV and radio ads for Ambre Solair Kids Sensitive Advanced sunscreens aired by Loreal Ltd. business implied that all of the brand's products on shelves met a 5-star rating system administered by Boots drug store chain and widely used in UK.

The British independent ad regulator ruled on 9 October on a complaint regarding Neal’s Yard Remedies’ claims about promoting bee population health through charitable donations from its Bee Lovely product sales. Industry should be on notice that the ASA is actively fielding complaints about consumer-product companies’ environmental claims.

ASA says TV and radio ads for Ambre Solair Kids Sensitive Advanced sunscreens aired by Loreal Ltd. business implied that all of the brand's products on shelves met a 5-star rating system administered by Boots drug store chain and widely used in UK.

The US Federal Trade Commission’s authority to secure permanent injunctions against defendants and obtain penalties for misconduct under FTC Act consumer protection provisions has taken hits in federal appeals courts of late. But for now, it is business as usual for the FTC in California federal court where it just won a preliminary injunction against alleged beauty and dietary supplement “free trial” fraudsters.