Sabinsa Cosmetics-Skin Bright


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Cosmetics Definition

The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act defines cosmetics as "articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body .for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance."

		Products Included in FDA's Definition of Cosmetics
	The effects of skin brighteners are:
	• Skin moisturizers • Perfumes • Lipsticks • Fingernail polishes • Eye and facial makeup preparations • Bath Oils • Shampoos • Permanent hair waves • Hair colors • Toothpastes • Mouthwash • Deodorants • Powders and Sprays All Additives in Cosmetic Products are also included.


		FDA Approval
		Cosmetics are not approved by the FDA prior to sale. The only exception is color additives .



		Prohibited or Restricted Ingredients
		• Hexachlorophene • Mercury compounds • Bithionol • Chlorofluorocarbon propellants • Halogenated salicylanilides • Chloroform • Vinyl chloride. • Zirconium-containing complexes. • Methylene chloride (Methyl methacrylate monomer.)


		Other regulations
		The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act requires an ingredient declaration on every cosmetic product offered for sale to consumers. Also, if safety has not been substantiated by toxicological tests, the product's label must read "WARNING: The safety of this product has not been determined."



		Cosmetics That are Also Drugs
		• Antidandruff shampoos • Toothpastes that contain flouride • Deodorants that are also antiperspirants • Moisturizers and makeup that are marketed with sun-protection claims

Disclaimer: The information on this website is for general purposes only. Users are urged to check the validity of patents if any, on any of these items for their intended use.

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