Based on the search results, here is some information about cosmetics, their labeling, and ingredients:
- A cosmetic is a product intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance.
- The raw materials used as ingredients of cosmetic products are by law also cosmetics.
- The Environmental Working Group (EWG) rates cosmetic products based on factors calculated from nearly 60 integrated toxicity, regulatory, and study availability databases.
- Preservatives are used in cosmetic products to prevent microbial growth and contamination.
- Some cosmetic ingredients are restricted or prohibited by regulatory agencies, such as Health Canada and the European Commission.
- The acceptability of a claim made on a cosmetic product is determined by its compliance with the common criteria, including legal compliance, truthfulness, evidential support, honesty, fairness, and informed decision-making.
- Some cosmetic products may contain controversial ingredients, such as dimethicone, which is a silicone-based polymer used as a skin conditioning agent.
- Consumers can evaluate the ingredients in their cosmetic products using resources such as the EWGs Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database.
In summary, cosmetics are products intended to be applied to the human body for various purposes, and their ingredients are regulated by law. Consumers can evaluate the safety of cosmetic ingredients using resources such as the EWGs Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database. Preservatives are used in cosmetic products to prevent microbial growth and contamination. Some cosmetic ingredients are restricted or prohibited by regulatory agencies.
