Product details, positive and negative aspects, and ingredients or materials are important factors to consider when evaluating personal care products. Here are some insights from the search results:
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Ingredients: Personal care products may contain harmful chemicals such as Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), which is commonly used as a preservative in personal care products that contain oils or fats, such as lipsticks, eyeliners, and moisturizers. Other harmful chemicals include diethanolamine (DEA), which is banned for use in self-care products and cosmetics in the European Union, and related chemicals such as MEA, TEA, and others, which are known to increase the risk of exposure to carcinogenic nitrosamines and cause organ toxicity. To find ingredients of concern, you can search for a product by name or barcode on apps by the Environmental Working Group and Think Dirty.
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Positive aspects: When writing product descriptions, it is important to focus on the benefits of each feature and how the product can make customers feel happier, healthier, or more productive. Using sensory words and mini-stories can also help to entice customers and make the product more appealing.
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Negative aspects: Personal care products are notoriously under-regulated, and companies often use marketing terms such as “naturally derived,” “nontoxic,” and “clean” that are not backed by scientific evidence. Some chemicals in personal care products can be harmful to human health and the environment.
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Materials: Some third-party certifications and seals of approval can help consumers narrow down better alternatives amid aisles full of competing products. For example, “U.S.D.A. Organic” can denote products made with organic ingredients, while “COSMOS Natural” products are audited not only based on ingredients but also their manufacturing. Some companies also use natural and certified organic ingredients in their products.
In summary, it is important to be aware of the ingredients and potential negative effects of personal care products, while also highlighting the positive aspects and using clear, scannable design in product descriptions. Third-party certifications and natural ingredients can also be helpful in choosing safer and healthier products.
