Resources for Students & Teachers on Cosmetics

We've listed resources on cosmetic safety and regulation that may be especially useful to students and teachers. If you don't find what you're looking for here, please visit our Cosmetics main page.

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Questions and Answers

• Cosmetics FAQs: Common questions and quick answers, with links to help you find out more

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Consumer Updates & Other Safety Tips

• Bad Reaction to Cosmetics? Tell FDA
• How FDA Evaluates Regulated Products: Cosmetics
• How Safe Are Color Additives?
• Novelty Makeup: Safety Tips to Keep Face Painting Fun
• Removing Hair Safely
• Think Before You Ink: Are Tattoos Safe?
• Tattoo Inks Pose Health Risks
• Use Eye Cosmetics Safely
• View More Resources on Products and Ingredients

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Cosmetic Labeling

• Labeling Claims
• Labeling Regulations: Overview of Cosmetic Labeling Requirements

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FDA Basics Webinars

• Reporting Adverse Events Related to Cosmetics
• Tattoos & Permanent Makeup

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More Resources

• FDA Basics: Dr. Linda Katz Talks About Keeping Cosmetics and Colors Safe
• History of FDA
• Product & Ingredient Safety
• Science & Research