Personal Care Products Council

August is Wellness Month, a reminder that informed choices are an important part of caring for ourselves and our families.
From sun protection and product safety to other everyday self-care topics, the Cosmetics Info Self Care & Wellness resource hub offers science-based information to help consumers make decisions about the products they use every day.
 
🔗 For more information, visit CosmeticsInfo.org.
 

August is Wellness Month, a reminder that informed choices are an important part of caring for ourselves and our families.

From sun protection and product safety to other everyday self-care topics, the Cosmetics Info Self Care & Wellness resource hub offers science-based information to help consumers make decisions about the products they use every day.
 
🔗 Explore the resources at CosmeticsInfo.org.
 

A major sunscreen milestone took effect this weekend, but the work isn’t finished. ☀️
 
On August 9, FDA’s final order amending the OTC sunscreen monograph to add bemotrizinol (BEMT) as a ‘generally recognized as safe and effective’ active ingredient officially took effect. 
 
This is an important step forward for American consumers and manufacturers. However, one new UV filter does not mean the sunscreen innovation gap has been closed. 
 
U.S. consumers still lack access to several modern UV filters widely used in many other countries. A more efficient regulatory pathway remains essential to providing timely access to additional safe, effective, and innovative sun protection ingredients.
 
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MoCRA established a new era for cosmetics regulation in the U.S.

Today, we continue to work with FDA, member companies and key stakeholders to support the implementation of MoCRA and help advance a strong, science-based regulatory framework that strengthens consumer confidence, promotes transparency and supports innovation across the cosmetics and personal care products industry.

🔗 Learn more about PCPC’s work to support MoCRA implementation at the link in bio.

💄 Happy National Lipstick Day!
 
Lipstick has long been more than a beauty product. It has served as a symbol of confidence, self-expression, and strength for generations. Whether it’s a signature red, a favorite neutral or a pop of color for a special occasion, lipstick has the power to help people feel confident and ready to take on the day.
 
📖 Read more about The Enduring Power of Red Lipstick by Tesia Williams, and explore the history and impact of this iconic beauty staple at the link in bio.
 

Happy International Self-Care Day!
 
Self-care often starts with the small, everyday routines we rarely think twice about—from brushing our teeth and washing our hands to showering, shaving and caring for our skin. These daily habits support health, hygiene and well-being, helping people look and feel their best.
 
Today, we’re recognizing the important role personal care products play in supporting self-care and wellness as part of everyday life.
 
Learn more about the products that help make these routines possible at cosmeticsinfo.org.
 

We believe caring for people and the planet goes hand in hand. That’s why PCPC and our member companies are committed to advancing responsible stewardship through innovation and by supporting the development and use of cosmetic and personal care product ingredients with safety, sustainability, and environmental responsibility in mind.
 
This Reef Awareness Week, we’re helping separate fact from fiction when it comes to sunscreen and coral reefs. Swipe through to obtain science-based information.
 
🔗 Visit personalcarecouncil.org for more sunscreen myth-busting resources and information.
 

The pace of change in U.S. beauty regulation continues to accelerate, making industry engagement and collaboration more important than ever.
 
At Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas 2026, PCPC President & CEO Thomas F. Myers and Executive Vice President of Government Affairs and Strategic Initiatives Karin Ross examined the evolving regulatory landscape shaping the future of the cosmetics and personal care products industry.
 
From MoCRA implementation to emerging state requirements, the conversation explored how companies can navigate complexity, prepare for what’s ahead, and continue delivering safe, innovative products that consumers rely on each day.
 
Thank you to Cosmoprof for bringing together leaders from across the beauty ecosystem for thoughtful discussions on the trends, policies, and innovations influencing our industry’s future.
 

Yesterday on Capitol Hill, PCPC and the Congressional Cosmetics Caucus hosted a Congressional Briefing on the Humane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 1657).

The discussion was kicked off by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, Cosmetics Caucus Co-Chair, and Rep. Don Beyer, Humane Cosmetics Act lead sponsor.

PCPC’s Senior Director of Safety and Regulatory Toxicology, Kimberly Norman, PhD, DABT, ERT, spoke on the panel, along with representatives from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Cruelty Free International. The panel highlighted the importance of using New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in cosmetics safety assessments, a pillar of the legislation, and industry’s efforts to advance these alternatives to animal testing.

Thank you to the Congressional Cosmetics Caucus, Cruelty Free International, and Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine for bringing together policymakers, industry, and advocacy leaders for this important conversation.

🔗 Learn more about our commitment to eliminating animal testing at the link in bio.