Cosmetic Products & Ingredients
This section contains information on selected cosmetics products, ingredients, and potential contaminants.
Product Information
- Hair Products - Dyes, Relaxers, Removal, Hair Smoothing Products That Release Formaldehyde
- Makeup - Eye Products, Lipstick, Novelty Makeup, and Permanent Makeup
- Nail Products
- "Organic" Cosmetics
- Soaps & Lotions
- Tanning Products - "Tanning Pills," Self-tanners, and Bronzers
- Tattoos & Permanent Makeup - Also Includes Temporary Tattoos and Henna/Mehndi
- More on Cosmetic Products
Select Cosmetic Ingredients
- Allergens in Cosmetics
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- Color Additives
- Diethanolamine
- Fragrance
- Latex
- Parabens
- Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Cosmetics
- Phthalates
- Talc
- Prohibited and Restricted Ingredients
- More on Ingredients
Potential Contaminants
More Resources
- "Cosmeceuticals"
- How FDA Evaluates Regulated Products: Cosmetics
- FDA Recall Policy for Cosmetics and Links to News on Recent Recalls
- Hypoallergenic Cosmetics
- Shelf Life/Expiration Date