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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.
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:
In the U.S., under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, certain accurate information is a requirement to appear on labels of cosmetic products. [6] In Canada, the regulatory guideline is the Cosmetic Regulations. [7] Ingredient names must comply by law with EU requirements by using INCI names. [8]
Parabens (8 P) Perfume ingredients (2 C, 129 P) S. ... Pages in category "Cosmetics chemicals" The following 109 pages are in this category, out of 109 total.
The term cosmetic packaging is used for containers (primary packaging) and secondary packaging of fragrances and cosmetic products. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Cosmetic products are substances intended for human cleansing, beautifying and promoting an enhanced appearance without altering the body's structure or functions.
The term cosmetic packaging is used for primary packaging and secondary packaging of cosmetic products. [citation needed] Primary packaging, also called cosmetic containers, houses the cosmetic product. It is in direct contact with the cosmetic product. Secondary packaging is the outer wrapping of one or several cosmetic container(s).
Castor oil and its derivatives are found in many cosmetics as it is "non-comedogenic" (does not exacerbate or contribute to acne). [3]Cerebrosides (cells from the nervous systems of cattle or swine) were once used in some high-end skin-care products to increase moisture retention and to create a smooth skin surface, [4] however the BSE controversy has put an end to this practice.
In most cosmetics paraben is used at low levels, ranging from 0.01 to 0.3%. [9] Butylparaben is used in low concentrations in liquid and solid medication suspensions, such as Tylenol ( acetaminophen ) and ibuprofen .