How should the constituent party understand the cosmetic ingredients list!


The “component party” has gradually become synonymous with young consumers. TA’s attention and understanding of the functional ingredients of cosmetics far exceeds the gimmicks identified in the product promotion copy.


Even if the product is described by the brand party or the counter guide, the omnipotent,


But young consumers are still staring at the efficacy ingredients, and they are no longer picking up samples, smearing them, and observing whether they want to pay if they absorb them.


It is undeniable that some star products do have two brushes, because they use a certain amount of raw materials.


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Cosmetics are indispensable daily necessities in our daily life, but many people often use cosmetics but don't know how to identify the various ingredients in cosmetics. They don't know the role of each ingredient, and they don't know what regulations the country uses for cosmetic raw materials. .






Today, I will talk to you about the "cosmetic ingredients".






Full composition identification






According to the three principles of solving problems: what, why, how to do it.


We are now going to answer questions on this part of the question.


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What is a full ingredient logo?




According to the General Regulations of the General Administration of Quality Inspection and Quarantine and the National Standardization Administration, the General Label for the Use of Cosmetics for Consumer Products, from June 17, 2010, all cosmetics produced and imported in China need to be on the product packaging. Clearly label the names of all ingredients added to the product formula.


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Why implement a full ingredient identification rule?
The regulations for the full-component label have existed and been implemented abroad more than a decade ago. Two of the main meanings are:


First: comply with local laws and give consumers the right to know.


Second: provide more comprehensive information to consumers to facilitate consumers to choose the products they need and love.










Detailed description of the full composition identification


In the ingredient list of the full-component identification, the ingredient names should be arranged in order of increasing amount. The higher the ranking, the greater the proportion of this ingredient in the cosmetics. For example, water is the most commonly used medium in cosmetics, and in many cases the most abundant ingredient, so it is generally the first in the ingredient list.


Therefore, the order of composition ranking does not represent their importance. For example, water and other substances such as glycerin and butanediol are commonly used solvents. Their role is to help in addition to basic moisturizing. Dissolves the active ingredients in cosmetics to help the active ingredients come into contact with our skin or hair. Many active ingredients are not as high as water, and the ingredients are ranked behind water, but they are an important factor in the efficacy of cosmetics.


In addition, in the total component label, the component having a component addition amount of less than or equal to 1% is disposed after the component having a addition amount of more than 1%, and the arrangement is not in the order of precedence. Therefore, in the total composition table, there may not be a relationship between the last few components.


It is also worth noting that the flavors and fragrances are marked with the essence in the full ingredient list, and the pigments are marked with the coloring agent number or Chinese name.






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Which cosmetics are included in the full-component logo?




Including all cosmetics manufactured and sold in China, such as skin care products, make-up, hair care products, hair styling products


(啫哩, hair gel, hair mud, styling spray and mousse, etc.), hair dye products, perm products, toothpaste and mouthwash.






Skin care ingredients






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Skin conditioning ingredients
Vitamins: You may think that vitamins can skin care, I don't know yet? In the cosmetic all-in-one label, all vitamins are marked with a chemical name. The following table describes the chemical names and effects of several common vitamins:






Vitamin category


Chemical Name


effect


Vitamin A


Retinol, retinal


Anti-Aging


Vitamin B3


Nicotinamide


Strengthens the epidermal moisturizing barrier, regulates sebum secretion, brightens skin tone, and reduces fine lines


Provitamin B5


Ubiquinol


Promotes cell regeneration, increases skin's water content, and promotes wound healing


Vitamin C


ascorbic acid


Antioxidant and whitening skin


Vitamin E


Tocopherol


Moisturizing, anti-oxidation


Caffeine: The caffeine used in cosmetics is not the same as the coffee we usually drink. Because it does not absorb into the blood, it does not produce the same excitement as drinking coffee, and it is not “addictive”. The caffeine in skin care products mainly acts through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and regulate skin moisture circulation.


Salicylic acid: It is a kind of ingredient widely used in skin care products and even hair care products. Ingredients containing the word "salicylic acid" can appear in many cosmetics. Salicylic acid has many effects. In skin care products, salicylic acid mainly helps to remove keratin, control acne, dilute pigmentation spots, reduce pores, remove fine wrinkles and improve aging caused by sun exposure. Salicylic acid has weak acidity and has certain irritating properties. Therefore, the national regulations clearly stipulate the salicylic acid content in cosmetics. The content of skin care products should not exceed 2%. Within this range, water salicylate can be safely and effectively exerted. The powerful skin care effect of acid.


Ceramide: Please rest assured that ceramide has nothing to do with "nerve". It is actually one of the natural components of the stratum corneum of our skin. The ceramide used in cosmetics can play a good role in moisturizing, maintaining skin barrier and anti-aging.






As a naturally occurring component of the epidermal stroma, ceramide is added to skin care products in order to simulate the epidermal composition with other ingredients.


Sulfur: It is an ingredient that can help treat acne. It can also help dry skin and reduce dry dander. Sulfur is one of the important components of our organisms. Although not everyone can get used to it, sulfur is not harmful to the skin.


Alcohol: Alcohol can evaporate on the surface of the skin to form a cool feeling. As a solvent widely used in products such as water and emulsions, it has proven to be safe and suitable.


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Hair care ingredients
Hair care ingredients safety


Hair care ingredients are generally safe under normal conditions, as long as they are protected from contact with the eyes and are normally safe for the human body. For the stimulation of the eyes and scalp, according to the "Hygienic Standards for Cosmetics", it is necessary to undergo strict skin irritation and eye irritation test to determine its irritation in order to be safely marketed.






Common hair care ingredients


It includes ingredients that help the hair to be supple, such as polydimethylsiloxane, quaternary ammonium salts, glycerin, etc., to help with dandruff. Such as zinc pyrithione and so on.




Quaternary ammonium salt: It is the most commonly used hair. Because of its positive charge, it has good affinity to hair, has antistatic effect and anti-winding property, can improve the dry and wet comb performance of hair, and maintain the gloss of hair. , elasticity and curl.






Silicone oil: It is a commonly used hair care ingredient with extremely low surface tension. It can evenly cover the surface of the hair to effectively reduce the friction between the hair and the hair and the comb, thus improving the dryness and wetness of the hair. Comb performance, in addition, gives the hair a soft, smooth feel and increases the shine of the hair. (Silicone oil can cause hair loss is always a business rumor)






Ceramide: Naturally found in the hair scales of the hair. The use of ceramide in hair care products can enhance the adhesion between hair scales, reduce the loss of water-soluble protein inside the hair and hair damage caused by ultraviolet rays, etc., while it can modify the surface of hair, increase the hydrophobicity of hair, give hair Brings a distinctly smooth feel.






Salicylic acid: Mainly acts as a dandruff in hair care products.






Zinc pyrithione: also known as ZPT, is a long-established anti-dandruff agent widely known in the shampoo industry and is used in many anti-dandruff products.






Vitamins: Common is provitamin B5, which is panthenol. It has smooth hair and smooth hair, and other vitamin E (tocopherol), which has good moisturizing effect.


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Acid-base neutralization component
Why join?


The pH neutralization component is important for both the cosmetic itself and the user. First of all, they can maintain the stability of cosmetics and ensure the quality of cosmetics. Secondly, in the production process, the pH of the cosmetics may be too high or too low, which is not good for the skin, because the skin surface is in a certain range of pH, long-term too high or too low will cause damage to the skin. . After adding the acid-base neutralizing component, it can correct the too high or too low pH, so that the product meets national standards and is safe for human body.






Is it safe?


Since the pH-adjusting component usually has a relatively chemical character such as "acid", people often contact corrosive substances in the previous chemistry class. In fact, you don't have to worry about it. These ingredients are only added in the production process. After decomposition and chemistry, they are stable and harmonious. The final product does not contain these ingredients, so it is safe.






Provisions on the pH value of cosmetics in the hygienic standard of cosmetics


There is no clear regulation on the pH value of the pH in cosmetics hygiene standards, except that in the presence of acid-base components, the product must not exceed a certain pH value.


such as:


Acidity: Hydroxy acid and its salts and esters, the maximum amount of 6% used in cosmetics, and the pH of cosmetics is not less than 3.5 (except for rinsing products).


Alkaline: Sodium hydroxide/potassium, when pH regulator is used, the pH of the cosmetic is not higher than 11.






What are the common pH adjustment ingredients?






Hydrochloric acid (HCL): Hydrochloric acid is a commonly used acid-base neutralizer that helps to synthesize too high (alkaline) pH and avoid harm to our bodies. It is often used in products such as hair care products and skin care products.






Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH): Sodium hydroxide is another commonly used acid-base combination that combines too low (acidic) pH to give the final product the body's pH. It is commonly used in skin care products and hair care products. It can play a good neutralization and stability function, not only does not harm the human body, but also avoids the human body being exposed to excessive acidity.






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detergent
Cleaning is a big function of cosmetics. The main function is the surfactant. Good cleansing maintains the health of your skin and hair. A good cleanser needs to have excellent cleaning efficacy and a certain pH to ensure thorough cleaning while maintaining the normal pH of the skin and hair.






As shown in the figure, the structure of the surfactant has an oleophilic group and a hydrophilic group.






The washing process is shown below:






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preservative
Just as in order to protect the freshness and durability of food, in order to prevent the cosmetics we use from deteriorating during use, causing skin irritation and allergies, a certain amount of preservative is usually added to the cosmetics.


Why do you have to add preservatives?


The environment in which we live is a world full of micro-organisms. If you buy a cosmetic, if you open the cover, if it does not contain antibacterial substances, it will be polluted and will soon be corrupted. Even if you put it in the refrigerator, if you don't have a preservative, the cosmetics will deteriorate like milk and cheese. At the same time, the moisture and various nutrients in cosmetics are more likely to breed microorganisms, and it is also possible to contaminate cosmetics while our hands are in contact with cosmetics. The role of preservatives.
Mainly to inhibit the growth of microorganisms, extend the shelf life of the product, and ensure that it will not deteriorate due to pollution during use.






Is the preservative safe?


Preservatives for cosmetics, according to the "Hygienic Standards for Cosmetics", there are 56 kinds of preservatives that can be used in cosmetics, some of which are also used in food, which has been considered safe for many years; other preservatives may have safety hazards However, under the concentration of use stipulated by the regulations, it has been proved to be safe for many years.


Regulations around the world regulate the type and amount of preservatives used in cosmetics, and do not encourage the use of preservatives, but also to ensure the safety of the products used.




 do you know






Many plants, fruits and vegetables contain natural preservatives.


Any substance that contains water and nutrients is a good environment for breeding bacteria. Therefore, vegetables and fruits usually have the risk of bacterial growth. Common fruits such as strawberries, carrots, cucumbers and other plants contain natural compounds that prevent bacterial growth. Some of these compounds are similar or identical to the preservatives in our cosmetics, such as parabens and certain benzoic acids.






What are the common preservatives?


Benzoic acid (benzoic acid): Due to its antibacterial properties, it is often used as a preservative in cosmetics in addition to acid-base blending and bactericidal action. The Cosmetic Hygiene Code stipulates that the concentration of benzoic acid should not exceed 0.5% when used as a preservative. At the specified concentration, benzoic acid acts to inhibit the growth of bacteria and is safe for the human body.


Trichlorocarban (TCC): It has antibacterial properties and is commonly used as a preservative in cosmetics. At the specified concentration (0.2%), triclocarban can inhibit the growth of bacteria and regulate the pH, which is safe for the human body.




 Maybe you don't know






You should avoid diluting or sharing cosmetics!


You should not dilute the shampoo with water, which will reduce the concentration of preservatives and promote the growth of bacteria.


Sharing cosmetics, especially eye makeup and shaving foam, can easily lead to cross-infection.










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Bactericidal ingredients




In addition to preservatives, there is a class of bactericidal ingredients in our cosmetics that help us kill bacteria and maintain the health of our skin, hair and mouth.






Existential meaning


The impact of bacteria on our health is obvious. To avoid the proliferation of harmful bacteria, and to avoid various infections and diseases (such as acne, dental caries, etc.), or even unsightly phenomena (such as dandruff, etc.), we need bactericidal ingredients. Fight against bacteria that come into contact with skin, hair and teeth.






safety


This type of ingredient is usually very safe and can be safely and effectively sterilized at concentrations that meet national regulations.






Common bactericidal ingredients


Benzoic acid: Not only a preservative, but also an antibacterial property. It is commonly used as a preservative and an acid-base blending ingredient in cosmetics for skin and oral care products. At the specified concentration (2.5% for care products and 1.7% for oral products), benzoic acid acts to inhibit bacterial growth and regulate pH, and is safe for the human body.






Special product articles
















Whitening, hot dyeing, sunscreen, etc. are currently classified into special functional products in the country. Because it is difficult to clearly separate the skin care ingredients, here are some special ingredients to be classified under this category.






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Sunscreen
The effect of UV on the skin is obvious. In addition to sunburn and sunburn, it is still the "culprit" of 80% of external aging, and even causes cancer of the skin. Therefore, the importance of sun protection to the health and beauty of our human body is self-evident.






safety


Sunscreens are basically safe for the human body. In the Cosmetic Hygiene Code, 28 sunscreen ingredients are restricted. These ingredients are substances added to sunscreen cosmetics to filter out certain UV rays to protect the skin from certain harmful effects of radiation. These sunscreens protect against UV radiation under the limits and conditions of use specified by the Code.