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As discussed in the previous article, “Why China Skipped the Western Eco-Logo Era,” prior to the advent of the smartphone, commercial internet, and e-commerce, the Leaping Bunny program’s logo and its Compassionate Shopping Guide helped shoppers locate cruelty-free makeup and personal care items. Makeup and skincare made in China was often an automatic red flag …
Is Europe running out of water? In short–no; however, with the growing popularity of independent and niche beauty brands launching skincare and cosmetic products that are formulated without water, it does raise the question, why the trend? K-Beauty Pioneering Innovations Anhydrous skincare products are nothing new–as platforms like Forbes and Vogue have covered in past …
Starting September 27, 2026, the EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/825, or ECGT) takes full effect for all businesses selling to EU consumers. One of its most direct consequences: “clean beauty” is not named in the legal text, but regulatory interpretations widely classify it as a generic environmental claim, making …
If you needed proof that beauty regulations are a global patchwork, look no further than the recent recall of Pilgrim Anti-Dandruff Shampoo & Conditioner. This set, made in India and sold on Amazon, was stopped at the UK border and hit with a mandatory recall. The reason? It contained Zinc Pyrithione, an ingredient that is …