The search results provide information on active ingredients, positive and negative aspects, and ingredients or materials used in cosmetics. Here are the key findings:
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Active ingredients: Active ingredients are used in skincare products to address various skin concerns and issues such as dry or oily skin, eczema-prone skin, or to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. An active is something that contains an active ingredient, which is the chemical or molecule in that product that is doing what the product says it’s supposed to do. For example, if youre getting a cleanser that is claimed to treat acne, the active ingredient is what actually treats the acne, possibly something like salicylic acid.
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Positive and negative aspects: Cosmetics are products designed to cleanse, protect and change the appearance of external parts of our bodies. The key ingredients present in most cosmetics include water, emulsifiers, preservatives, thickeners, moisturizers, colors, and fragrances. However, some cosmetics can provoke allergic reactions in some people. The SCCS Notes of Guidance for the Testing of Cosmetic Ingredients and Their Safety Evaluation provides information on the safety evaluation of cosmetic ingredients in the EU.
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Ingredients or materials: Most cosmetics contain a combination of at least some of the following core ingredients: water, emulsifier, preservative, thickener, emollient, color, fragrance, and pH stabilizers. Hair cosmetics include shampoos, conditioners, hair straightening products, hair dyes, and henna. Cosmetics can contain naturally occurring or artificial ingredients, but any potential impact on our health depends mainly on the chemical compounds they are made of. It is a legal requirement to list the names of ingredients by their INCI name, which is recognized worldwide, making it easier to check ingredients in different regions.
In summary, active ingredients are used in skincare products to address various skin concerns, and it is important to have a basic knowledge of the ingredients when purchasing skincare products. Cosmetics contain a combination of ingredients, and it is a legal requirement to list the names of ingredients by their INCI name. The SCCS provides guidance on the safety evaluation of cosmetic ingredients in the EU, and some cosmetics can provoke allergic reactions in some people.
