Why do cosmetics manufacturers have to list INCI names?
This is a legal requirement under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009), which is why cosmetics manufacturers must list the INCI name on their products. The abbreviation INCI stands for ‘International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients’ and ensures that ingredients are clearly labelled worldwide, regardless of language or brand names. The INCI name is…
Why sustainable natural cosmetics are not always sustainable
Natural cosmetics (or sustainable natural cosmetics) sound like a guarantee of environmentally friendly and gentle care to many people. But appearances can be deceiving – the label ‘natural cosmetics’ does not automatically mean sustainable, ethically sound production. In this article, we take a closer look at why natural cosmetics do not always deliver what they promise and what challenges the industry faces.