Product Categories4 min read
The Microbead Ban and What It Means for Body Scrubs
Why plastic microbeads got pulled from rinse-off scrubs and which natural exfoliants keep your formula on the right side of the rule.
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Soap & Handmade4 min read
Listing Oatmeal, Poppy Seed, and Other Soap Exfoliants
How to correctly name botanical and mineral exfoliants like oatmeal, poppy seed, and pumice on a soap ingredient list.
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Concentration Limits4 min read
Combining an AHA and a BHA in One Formula Legally
How to track two separate acid concentration limits at once when a product carries both an AHA and a BHA.
February 27, 2026Read
Concentration Limits4 min read
Salicylic Acid Limits for Leave-On and Rinse-Off Products
Why salicylic acid's permitted level changes depending on whether your product stays on the skin or gets rinsed off, and what to check before filing.
February 12, 2026Read
Ingredient Guides4 min read
Glycolic Acid: AHA Concentration and pH Limits to Watch
Glycolic acid's INCI name and CAS number, and how AHA concentration paired with pH determines its cosmetic notification status.
January 25, 2026Read