Cosmetics Regulations And Laws
Product Safety
Skin Care Products Category
Popular Terms
Type Of Ingredients In Cosmetic Chemistry
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In The United States what federal agency is responsible for the safety in our nation's cosmetics

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 

100

Companies and individuals who market cosmetics have a legal responsibility to 

Ensure the safety and proper labeling of their products 

100

Natural 

Derivate from nature  

100

Hypoallergenic 

Products that may be less likely to cause allergic reactions

100

Functional Ingredients

they can act as vehicles that allow products to spread, give products body and texture, and give products form: cream, gel, lotion 

200

The most important laws pertaining to cosmetics marketed in the United States are:

The federal food, drug, and cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)

The fair packaging and labeling Act (FPLA)

200

Ingredients used in skin care Products and treatments may cause adverse skin reactions





Fragrances, some preservatives, and chemical sunscreen ingredients are among the most common allergens 

200

organic 

Natura -sourced ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals 

200

Noncomedogenic

Refers to ingredients that will not clog your pores 

200

Performance Ingredients

Cause the actual changes on the skin. Sometimes referred to as active agents

300

How does the law defines a cosmetic

Articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, sprayed on, introduce into, or other wise applied to the human body... For cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the appearance.    

300

allergy symptoms 

burning, inflammation of the skin, blisters, hives, or rashes 

300

cruelty-free

Products that are not tested on animals at any stage of the production process 

300

Comedogenic

Refer to ingredients that tents to clog your pores, and creates blackheads

300

Anhydrous 

Products do not contain any water (oil-based)

400

How does the Law defines a drug

Articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease 

400

when symptoms may be detected  

immediately product application or days and weeks later

400

vegan 

should not contain any animal ingredients or animal by-products

400

Fragrance-free

Indicates that no additional ingredients have been added to the product to specifically provide a fragrance 

400

Fatty Acids

Lubricant ingredients derivate from plant oils or animal fats

500

What are cosmeceuticals

Professional skin care products and makeup that includes pharmaceuticals grade ingredients 

500

Patch test should be done

apply small quantity of product on inside of the arm close to elbow or behind the ear

500

Gluten-free 

Gluten is a general name for proteins found in wheat, rye, and triticale- a cross  between wheat and rye

500

Unscented

Products are formulated to have no smell 

500

AHA and BHA

Alfa Hydroxy Acids and Beta Hydroxy Acids 

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