In France, the labeling of cosmetic products is regulated by the DGCCRF (e.g., General Directorate for Fair Trade, Competition and Fraud Control). Its purpose is to “protect consumers and provide them with transparent and fair information”. The labeling of products must provide information on: the origin of the product, the country of manufacture, the volume, the dates of limits, the batch number – to allow traceability should an issue arise, the functions of the product to avoid misuse, and finally the list of ingredients to inform the consumer on all the substances that enter into its composition. Read more

It is back to school time and as it happens often, we dread the “rebound effect” of the return after our vacation on our skin. This year, we are all the more worried that when going back to school or to the office, we will have to also get back to the habit of wearing a mask and we are afraid of seeing a quick resurgence of skin imperfections and redness. As a matter of fact, during the COVID sanitary crisis of these past few months, surveys and statistics have shown that wearing masks is directly responsible for the increase of redness and blemishes on many people’s skin. Read more

In summer, we all like to enjoy the sun. It boosts our energy and cheers us up after the winter months. It helps the body produce Vitamin D, which plays an essential part in maintaining our bone and muscle mass and it also helps strengthen our immune system. In summer, the sun rays are at their peak and can become very intense. It is therefore important to protect yourself against the harmful effects of the sun, whether you are by the seaside, in the mountains or in the countryside, just going for a walk or while practicing your favorite sport: swimming, climbing, mountain biking, sailing, windsurfing or surfing. Read more