Vol.5 2018, Newsletter

Herpes Infection from Makeup Products

The herpes virus can spread from person to person

when in contact with infected skin directly such as by kissing and

with saliva or oral secretions from an infected person left on towels,

utensils and, yes, lipstick!!

Herpes infection appears as blisters on the lips and

the mouth area which can stay up to ten days. Lipstick and makeup brushes touching these parts

can spread the virus to other people. Mascara wands or eyeliner, whether tried out as tester on

makeup stands or shared between friends may lead to irritation and conjunctivitis, caused by both

bacteria and viruses including herpes. There is no cure for herpes infection. The treatments will

only shorten the length of infection.

In recommendation for cosmetic safety, the US FDA warns against sharing makeup,

“Don’t share makeup or swap eye cosmetics”.

Source: 1. http://theconversation.com/is-it-safe-to-use-makeup-testers-in-cosmetics-stores-86635

2. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/6-nasty-infections-you-can-get-from-makeup-150137621.html

1. ICI (Indonesian Cosmetic Ingredients) exhibition and seminar was held on April 3-5, 2018 at Jakarta International Expo, Indonesia. PT Kemiko Indonesia along with Chori, Daito Kasei, Kobo and Momentive were presented in this event. A variety of formulations for makeup, skin care, sun care, hair care and toiletries prepared by Kemiko Indonesia Application Center were also displayed. 2. Chemico Inter Corporation Co., Ltd. organized an internal staff training under the topics: Emulsion-based, Powder-based and Oil-based Makeup Products on April 9-11, 2018. We provided the theory and lab practices for these types of formulations to our new application and sales staffs from affiliates. 3. Venus Ethoxyethers Pvt. Ltd. in collaboration with Chemico Philippines held a seminar on the topic “Homecare – providing comfort to your home” on April 18, 2018 at Chemico Philippines Seminar Room & Application Center. The presentations on the use of surfactants, emulsifiers, ingredients for fabric conditioner and acid cleaner were introduced. During the workshop, the customers trialed and tested the efficacy of three formulations: mild baby laundry wash, fabric conditioner and toilet bowl cleaner. 4. PT Kemiko Indonesia held a training & workshop session for the customers at Kemiko Indonesia Seminar Room & Application Center entitled “Oil & Emulsion-Based Makeup Knowledge” on April 26, 2018. For the theory, we provided basic knowledge on emulsion-based and oil-based makeup products as well as makeup trends. Lab trials for these types of products were also included. 5. Chemico Plus and CAHB center organized a training course “Whitening & Anti-Aging” for publics on April 27, 2018 at CAHB center, Thailand. We provided knowledge on skin structure, causes of skin darkening and aging as well as how to create formulations related to these issues. Cosmetic regulations and laboratory trials were also included.

June 2018 Date Event/Website5-6 Jun MPM Seminar "The Science behind Hair Beauty"@Chemico Myanmar Application Center, Yangon, Myanmar12-14 Jun Indian Customer CAHB Training @CAHB Center, Bangkok, Thailand13-15 Jun in-cosmetics Korea@Seoul, Korea http://korea.in-cosmetics.com/13-16 Jun Propak Asia@Bangkok, Thailand https://www.propakasia.com/ppka/2018/en/conference.asp13-17 Jun Mani la Food & Beverage Expo@Pasay, Phi l ippines h t tps : / /10t imes.com/mafbex14-16 Jun Mekong Beauty Show 2018@Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam https://www.mekongbeautyshow.com/en/homepage.html20 Jun DSM Seminar@Bangkok, Thailand20-22 Jun Hi China 2018 (HiC 2018) (Health Ingredients China)@Shanghai, China https://www.figlobal.com/hi-china/25-27 Jun Daito Regional Seminar@CAHB Center, Bangkok, Thailand26 Jun Kobo Seminar@Chemico Jakarta Application Center, Jakarta, Indonesia 27-29 Jun Malaysia International Food & Beverage Fair@Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia https://10times.com/malaysia-food-beverage-tradefair28 Jun Kobo Seminar@Vasa Hotel Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia28 Jun Lubrizol Home Care Seminar "Formulate with Creativity" @Chemico Myanmar Application Center, Yangon, Myanmar28-30 Jun SupplySide China 2018@Guangzhou, China h t tp : / /en .supplys idech ina .com.cn/

Thai FDA Guideline for Cosmetic Advertisement: Anti-Hair Fall due to Breakage Hair and Anti-Dandruff Anti-Hair Fall:

1. A statement or picture conveying the efficacy of product in reducing hair fall problem that comes from inside body factor, or it has an effect on hair growth circle, scalp or genetic is prohibited.2. An advertisement should imply that the product can function as hair treatment to cover the hair for easily combing. Anti-Dandruff:

1. A statement or picture conveying the efficacy of product in eliminating/inhibiting the itchiness of scalp due to fungus or treatment of Seborrheic dermatitis or permanent eliminating dandruff is prohibited.2. An advertisement should communicate under the scope of cosmetic product that the product is pertaining to wash off the hair, scalp and dandruff as well as reduce scalp itching because of dandruff during the period of product usage.

Reference: www.fda.moph.go.th