With temperatures steadily rising across the United States, many people are adding this seasonal must-have to their daily skincare routines and vacation packing lists: sunscreens. Whether it’s using a daily moisturizer and lip balm with SPF or applying a sunscreen head-to-toe before laying poolside, there are a few common misconceptions about sunscreen products that all […]
With Halloween fast approaching, you might be considering the use of some face paint with your or your children’s costumes. Luckily, face paint is regulated the same as your everyday cosmetics – but there are some things to keep in mind when purchasing and using Halloween makeup in order to keep you and your family […]
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates that the value of trade-related counterfeit goods amounts to $461 billion annually across the globe. The proliferation of counterfeit products is a very real problem, posing potential health risks for consumers who purchase and use these products from unreliable vendors. At a minimum, counterfeit cosmetic and personal care products […]
It may seem small, but paying attention to the shelf life and expiration date of your cosmetics and personal care products is important. The shelf life of a personal care product is the period of time a manufacturer recommends their product is best to use. Like the food in your refrigerator, it’s important to take […]
Fortunately, you don’t have to be a chemist to understand the ingredients in your everyday products. In fact, understanding product labels is easier than it seems. Let’s break down the ingredient label of a product you probably have on your bathroom shelf – lotion. Different beauty products have varying ingredient lists, but one factor is […]
If you’ve washed your hands, put on mascara, or applied lotion today, you’ve likely used a product that contains preservatives. Preservatives are a ubiquitous and necessary part of thousands of cosmetic products, but many people would be hard-pressed to say what they actually do. And although there has been a lot of discussion about the […]
Have you ever wondered how to read the label on your daily moisturizer or wanted to know more about the history of cosmetics? That’s why the Personal Care Products Council and its member companies created CosmeticsInfo.org. For nearly a decade, CosmeticsInfo.org has been an in-depth resource for consumers who want to learn more about the […]
A troubling trend has been gaining traction. Social media influencers are spreading dangerous tanning misinformation to their followers.
The classic foundation is vanishing cream, which is essentially an oil-in-water emulsion that contains about 15 percent stearic acid (a solid fatty acid),a small part of which is saponified (converted to a crystalline form) in order to provide the quality of sheen.
Preparations for the care of the skin form a major line of cosmetics. The basic step in facial care is cleansing, and soap and water is still one of the most effective means.