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Ingredients of cosmetic products are listed following International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI). These INCI names often differ greatly from systematic chemical nomenclature or from more common trivial names. The below tables are sorted as follows:
An assortment of cosmetics and tools An actor applying bold makeup for a stage performance Actor Marcus Stewart wearing bold face makeup in the play Oresteia by Aeschylus (2019) Skin care cosmetics at a pharmacy. Cosmetics are composed of mixtures of chemical compounds derived from either natural sources or synthetically created ones. [1]
There are two main sources for cosmetics safety: the EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and the Canadian Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. [23] [24] Regulation in the United States by the FDA is particularly weak. [25] A new version of the EU's Cosmetics Directive was adopted by the European Parliament, 24 March 2009. [26]
Benzisothiazolinone is a skin sensitiser in animal models with potency similar to methylisothiazolinone. Methylisothiazolinone, at 100 ppm (0.01%) in cosmetic products is causing contact allergy and allergic contact dermatitis in the consumer.
Paraben discharge into the environment is common due to its ubiquitous use in cosmetic products. A 2010 study on consumer available personal care products revealed that 44% of the tested products contain parabens. [17] When washing these products off the human body, they flow down the drain and into community wastewater.
Think before you drink. The FDA has recalled 28 beverages so far in 2024, The Daily Mail reported. All but four of the drinks were recalled because they had drugs, bacteria or harmful chemicals in ...
Trace amounts of lead can contaminate raw ingredients, specifically mineral based additives, as this element occurs naturally in soil, water, and air. [56] The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics made a list of chemicals for concern [57] which can contain toxic chemicals such as lead.
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