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Cosmetics
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Definition of 'Cosmetics'Substances intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions. Included in this definition are skin creams, lotions, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye and facial makeup preparations, permanent waves, hair colors, toothpastes, and deodorants, as well as any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition Office of Cosmetics Fact Sheet (web page) Feb 1995) |
Monday, November 23, 2009
21 Oct 2009 
The current standard method for predicting contact allergenicity is the murine local lymph node assay (LLNA). Public objection to the use of animals in testing of cosmetics makes the development of a system that does not use sentient animals highly ... Read more...
5 Aug 2009 A predictive allergenicity test system for assessing the contact allergenicity of chemicals is needed by the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry to monitor product safety in the marketplace. Development of such non-animal alternative assay systems ... Read more...
[Skin testing with cosmetics brought in by patients]
21 Jul 2009 Detailed analysis of symptoms indicates which skin tests should be performed in a patient presenting an allergic reaction to cosmetics: the tests should be read after 15 to 60 min for immediate reactions and after 48 and either 72 or 96 h for ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Cosmetics'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- The human skin/chick chorioallantoic membrane model accurately predicts the potency of cosmetic allergens. 21 Oct 2009
- Nanotechnology in cosmetics and sunscreens: an update.
29 Sep 2009 - Toxicity testing gets a makeover. 8 Sep 2009
- [About the toxicity and conditions of use of silver and silver salts] 7 Aug 2009
- A plasmacytoid dendritic cell (CD123+/CD11c-) based assay system to predict contact allergenicity of chemicals. 5 Aug 2009
- [Skin testing with cosmetics brought in by patients] 21 Jul 2009
- Occupational allergic contact dermatitis to hydroxyethyl methacrylate (2-HEMA) in a manicurist. 29 Jun 2009
- Determination of total lead in lipstick: development and validation of a microwave-assisted digestion, inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometric method. 29 Jun 2009
- A step by step guide to achieving season-healthy, natural-looking skin. 29 Jun 2009
- Final amended report on the safety assessment of Ammonium Thioglycolate, Butyl Thioglycolate, Calcium Thioglycolate, Ethanolamine Thioglycolate, Ethyl Thioglycolate, Glyceryl Thioglycolate, Isooctyl Thioglycolate, Isopropyl Thioglycolate, Magnesium Thioglycolate, Methyl Thioglycolate, Potassium Thioglycolate, Sodium Thioglycolate, and Thioglycolic Acid. 29 Jun 2009
- Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate. 29 Jun 2009
- Influence of vegetation and gravel mesh on the tertiary treatment of wastewater from a cosmetics industry. 29 Jun 2009
- Ocular manifestations of long-term mascara use. 29 Jun 2009
- Practical applications of genomics research for treatment of aging skin. 29 Jun 2009
- Beyond tretinoin: cosmeceuticals for aging skin. 29 Jun 2009
- Role of topical peptides in preventing or treating aged skin. 28 Jun 2009
- Are cosmetic products which include an SPF appropriate for daily use? 18 Jun 2009
- Synthetic musks in blood of healthy young adults: relationship to cosmetics use. 8 Jun 2009
- Natural surfactants used in cosmetics: glycolipids. Jun 2009
- The potential and practical applications of acylated flavonoids. 30 May 2009
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Technical information about 'Cosmetics'
Definition: Substances intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions. Included in this definition are skin creams, lotions, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye and facial makeup preparations, permanent waves, hair colors, toothpastes, and deodorants, as well as any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition Office of Cosmetics Fact Sheet (web page) Feb 1995)
Registry Number: 0
Descriptor UI: D003358
Alternative terms: Cosmetics; Cosmetic;
Allowable Qualifiers: administration & dosage; adverse effects; analysis; chemical synthesis; classification; diagnostic use; economics; history; isolation & purification; metabolism; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; poisoning; radiation effects; standards; supply & distribution; therapeutic use; toxicity; chemistry; contraindications;
Tree Number: D27.720.269; J01.516.213;
Technical Notes: GEN: prefer specifics