Ch.6 Skin Care Products (label Laws, Regulations, Safety)

Question 1

FDA regulation for cosmetic labeling states that cosmetics must list:

Answer 1

•company name
•location
•distribution point
•ingredients in descending order of predominance.

(This means starting with the ingredient with the highest concentration and ending with ingredient with lowest concentration) also an ingredient with less than 1% may be listed in any order.

Question 2

What is true about listing a fragrance?

Answer 2

It must be listed as a fragrance but the ingredients used for the fragrance don’t need to be listed.

Question 3

FDA requires labels to include a list of ingredients using standardized INCI names which stands for :

Answer 3

International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient

Question 4

What does the INCI ensure?

Answer 4

That cosmetic ingredients are consistently listed using the same ingredient name from product to product. This allows consumers to compare products that have the same ingredient names worldwide.

Question 5

DID YOU KNOW:

Companies & individuals who market cosmetics have the legal responsibility to ensure the safety & proper labeling of their products. Under the law, cosmetics must not be misbranded.

Question 6

Fragrances, some preservatives, & chemical sunscreen ingredients are among the most common allergens causing what?

Answer 6

Adverse reactions

Question 7

Physicians indicate that in general, __________ is a symptom of an irritation.
While __________ is a symptom of an allergic reaction.

Answer 7

1) burning
2)itching

Question 8

Adverse reactions may appear immediately after product application or may not show up until days or weeks later. TRUE or FALSE

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What are other symptoms of adverse reactions?

Answer 9

H.I.B.R.E
Hives
Inflammation of skin
Blisters
Rash
Eyes swell, puff, tear

Question 10

FUN FACT:

If there is any reaction within 24 hours of a patch test (presenting small quantity of product to inside of arm near elbow or behind ear) the product should not be used

Question 11

Handling adverse reactions is best done by:

Answer 11

I.R.A

Immediately remove product
Rinse skin with cold water
Apply cold compress until skin calms

Question 12

A manufacturer is responsible for an allergic reaction that requires medical treatment unless:

Answer 12

The product was purchased in bulk and repackaged by the salon into smaller or other containers and resold. I’m this case the salon is responsible and malpractice insurance doesn’t cover products formulated or repackaged by the salon.