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80.Restricted ingredients in cosmetic and skin care products

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Restricted ingredients in cosmetic and skin care products by regulation. Ingredient Potential toxicity Hexachlorophene Neurotoxic effects Ability to penetrate human skin Mercury compounds Accumulation in the body Skin irritation Allergic reactions Neurotoxicity Bithionol Photocontact sensitization Halogenated salicylanilides Photocontact sensitization Chlorofluorocarbon propellants Hazardous to human health Chloroform Plausible carcinogenicity Vinyl chloride Plausible carcinogenicity Zirconium-containing complexes Lung toxicity Methylene chloride Plausible carcinogenicity help to find the specific skincare product ingredients by "skin+" App.
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02.4.The definition of cosmetics_ASEAN-

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ASEAN is an association of southeast Asia nations. The population is many times of US. It will be a large market in the future. In my opinion, the definition of cosmetics is with reference to EU's definition of cosmetics. See the following. A “cosmetic product” shall mean any substance or preparation intended to be placed in contact with the various external parts of the human body (epidermis, hair system, nails, lips and external genital organs) or with the teeth and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity with a view exclusively or mainly to cleaning them, perfuming them, changing their appearance and/ or correcting body ordors and/ or protecting them or keeping them in good condition. (ASEAN cosmetic directive, art.2) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- help to find the specific skincare product ingredients by "glamskin" App                         ...
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02.3.The definition of cosmetics_EU-

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European is a big market. And there are many famous brands of cosmetics there. Such that the definition of cosmetics is completely different from US. See the following. “Cosmetic product” means any substance or mixture intended to be placed in contact with the external parts of the human body (epidermis, hair system, nails, lips and external genital organs) or with the teeth and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity with a view exclusively or mainly to cleaning them, changing their appearance, protecting them, keeping them in good condition or correcting body odors. (regulation(EX) No. 1223/2009, art.2.1(a)) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- find the specific skincare product ingredients by "glamskin" App
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02.2.The definition of cosmetics_Canada-

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Canada is next to US. Do they have the same definition of cosmetics compared to US? Actually they are different. See the following.  “cosmetic” includes any substance or mixture of substances manufactured, sold or represented for represented for use in cleaning, improving or altering the complexion, skin, hair or teeth, and includes deodorants and perfumes; (food and drugs Act, R.S., C. F-27, s. 2)    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ find the specific skincare product ingredients by "glamskin" App
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02.1.The definition of cosmetics_US-

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What kind of cosmetics do you use? Different county usually has different definition of cosmetics. The following is the  definition of cosmetics in US. The term “cosmetic” means (1) articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance, and (2) articles intended for use as a component of any such articles; except that such term shall not include soap (FFD & C Act, src.201) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- find the specific skincare product ingredients by "glamskin" App
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01.What are cosmeceuticals?-

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What are  cosmeceutical s? Cosmeceuticals = cosmetics + pharmaceutical s The definition of “cosmeceutical” J.Soc, Cosmet. Chem 13: 103-106 l    A cosmeceutical is a scientifically designed product Intended for external application to human body l    A cosmeceutical produces a useful, desired result l    A cosmeceutical has desirable aesthetic properties l    A cosmeceutical meets rigid chemical, physical and medical standards Cosmeceutical products are marketed as cosmetics, but reputedly contain biologically active ingredients. Dermatological research suggests that the bioactive ingredients used in cosmeceuticals have benefits beyond the traditional moisturizer (e.g., Chen et al., 2005;   Zettersten, Ghadially, Feingold, Crumrine, & Elias, 1997 ). However, despite reports of benefits from some cosmeceutical products, there are no requirements to prove that these products live up to their claims. The "co...
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79.The roles of Vitamin in skin

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The roles of Vitamin in skin As we know, the chemical changes induced by exposure to sunlight, we should be able to design a cosmeceutical regime to combat photodamage and reverse its effects. Vitamin molecules are the options and have the functions of metabolism, antioxidant and preventing free radical. 1.       Metabolism Vitamin A controls the conversion of pre–matrix metalloproteinases secreted by keratinocytes and fibroblasts into active matrix metalloproteinases, but with a deficiency of vitamin A, UV irradiation stimulates the unimpaired release of metalloproteinases that then destroy collagen and the anchoring fibrils. Without vitamin A, the rete pegs become flattened. Lang erhans cells need vitamin A to function, but if the vitamin A is inactivated by light, then they cannot function properly and recognize cells whose DNA has been damaged. 2.       Antioxidant Deficiencies of vitamin C permit more free radical ...
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80.Restricted ingredients in cosmetic and skin care products

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Restricted ingredients in cosmetic and skin care products by regulation. Ingredient Potential toxicity Hexachlorophene Neurotoxic effects Ability to penetrate human skin Mercury compounds Accumulation in the body Skin irritation Allergic reactions Neurotoxicity Bithionol Photocontact sensitization Halogenated salicylanilides Photocontact sensitization Chlorofluorocarbon propellants Hazardous to human health Chloroform Plausible carcinogenicity Vinyl chloride Plausible carcinogenicity Zirconium-containing complexes Lung toxicity Methylene chloride Plausible carcinogenicity help to find the specific skincare product ingredients by "skin+" App.
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78.AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) and BHAs (Beta hydroxy acids)

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AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) and BHAs (Beta hydroxy acids) The ingredients of AHAs & BHAs and their sources AHAs( water-soluble ) Glycolic acid: sugarcane Latic acid: milk, fruit Malic acid: apple Tartaric acid: grape Hydroxy caprylic acid: hops Citric acid: fruit BHAs ( lipid-soluble ) Salicylic acid: plants AHAs are water-soluble and can only penetrate the outer stratum corneum. The higher concentrations are used to induce an acid peeling effect . They are effective to stimulate keratinocyte growth. For medical treatment, the concentration is higher than 20%, even more than 50%. The main function of AHAs is to modify the barrier function of the skin.  There are the functions of some ingredients.  Glycolic acid can stimulates the production of collagen . Epidermal and dermal remodeling of the extracellular matrix can result from high concentrations. However, l onger treatment intervals may result in collagen deposition . ...
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