Johnson & Johnson (J&J), a leading medical device and cosmetics manufacturer in the U.S., has announced the recall of certain Neutrogena and Aveeno brand sunscreens after traces of the carcinogenic chemical benzene were found in some spray versions of their products.
The beauty industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by factors such as the pandemic, remote work, and social media, leading more people to invest in their appearance, transforming the beauty sector into a multi-billion euro global industry.
French health authorities have introduced stricter regulations on the use of hyaluronic acid in cosmetic procedures, making a medical prescription mandatory for injectable forms of the popular product.
According to a new report, 6% of cosmetic products tested in 13 European countries were found to contain hazardous chemicals. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) discovered that 285 products contained substances banned due to their potential health and environmental risks.
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