Mercury is a metal with multiple properties, but in cosmetics it is not very welcome, so far. Although it has been used for a very long time, it is nowadays banned in the majority of countries. Its …
Cannabis in Cosmetics
If the aim of the Cosmétothèque is to revisit forgotten concepts, and / or striking facts, it is also its vocation to mark the appearance of new ideas and new concepts. Without judging the …
The talc saga
Talc is out of time. This ingredient basically dates back to the creation of the Earth’s crust and is used in all kinds of ancient preparations, in particular in the field of beauty and hygiene. …
From gemmotherapy to gemmocosmetics
Yet a new term that seems to have been invented for marketing purposes. Well, actually it was not, and there is an original R&D story behind it. Gemmotherapy: Gemmotherapy is a branch of …
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Plant placental
This name has often made cosmetics experts – and others – laugh, if not more, given the extent to which the notion of placenta is associated to the animal kingdom, and certainly not to plants. And …
Mister Sabetay
In our time, we could have called him "Monsieur Sébastien" to designate Mr. Sabetay, a great name in the cosmetics industry. A long career for one of the first "Doctor" of our field. François …