Personal Care

Hawaii Likely to Ban Certain Sunscreens Containing Chemicals Damaging to Coral Reefs
May 2, 2018 at 12:35 pm

Hawaii has long been an idyllic destination, with its “Paradise of the Pacific” nickname serving as support for its numerous amenities. Cares melt away, we hear, when the 50th state’s surplus sunshine greets visitors. But, according to a 2016 Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology study, said vacationers and residents are leaving behind much more…

Live From Las Vegas: Day Two at PPAI Expo
January 17, 2018 at 4:39 pm

We have all heard that what happens in Vegas should stay in the lauded resort city, but when it comes to the PPAI Expo, keeping quiet about the proceedings is akin to being a gazillionaire and not sharing a penny. Simply put, the gathering has so many enriching experiences that "mum" is definitely not the…

U.K. Microbead Ban Goes Into Effect
January 10, 2018 at 2:41 pm

As of yesterday, cosmetics and personal care items in the U.K. can no longer include plastic microbeads. This ban only covers manufacturing at the time, but sale of products that include microbeads will take effect in July, according to The Guardian. The reasoning behind this is to prevent the plastic microbeads from making their way…

Spotify Expands Its Makeup by Selling, Well, Makeup
November 13, 2017 at 2:16 pm

Reinventing or modifying yourself requires intense analysis of your present state. In a commercial sense, such introspection requires an awareness of trends and a willingness to adapt so as to achieve…

Lush Unveils Fidget Spinner-Shaped Soap Bar
September 14, 2017 at 2:45 pm

Just like in nature, fads experience a natural evolution. Items pick up successful traits of other items, and future creations include the best of what's around. Right now, it doesn't get any hotter than fidget spinners, or at least things that look like them. Lush, a company that specializes in personal care products like soap…

Health Canada Receives Reports of Burns, Blisters From Banana Boat Sunscreen
June 5, 2017 at 2:27 pm

Health Canada, the country's national public health department of the government, has been receiving complaints that Banana Boat sunscreen is causing bad reactions for users aged three months to 30 years. According to the CBC, Health Canada has received 26 complaints in the last month alone, with 14 of those complaints involving claims that the…

Prepare for Summer With These 8 Promotional Sunscreen Options
May 31, 2017 at 10:23 am

With summer nearly here, it’s time to get serious about healthy skin. Whether they’re heading to the beach, a company BBQ or a golf tournament, end-users will be glad they have these promotional sunscreen and lotion options that put self-care front and center. 1. SPF 50+ Sunscreen Oval Facestick by Leashables by OraLabs Inc. When you’re…

Senators Seek Enhanced Safety Looks at Cosmetic Ingredients
May 15, 2017 at 12:31 pm

Since its 1938 inception, with President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing it into law, the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act has had somewhat limited authority over considerations of cosmetic ingredients’ identities. Eager…

Are Diapers Good Promotional Products? MLB Thinks So
March 28, 2017 at 2:59 pm

Saying "I've been a fan of this team since I was in diapers" has a whole new meaning now. Major League Baseball has partnered with The Honest Company to create a line of licensed personal care items, including diapers. So far, the diapers come with six teams' logos: the Red Sox, Yankees, Cubs, Giants, Cardinals and…