FDA Consumer Alerts and Warnings Related to Cosmetics / Skin Care

We have compiled the FDA alerts and warnings most relevent to the majority of cosmetics / skin care consumers. This in not an exhaustive list. Also, FDA alerts us only to a fraction of potential issues because it focuses mainly on drugs and its resources allocated to cosmetics are limited. Hence, the absense of an FDA alert regarding a controversial ingredient, does not necessarily mean that there is nothing to worry about. On the other hand, if there is an alert, it is definitely worth some attention.

Below we have compiled the list of FDA alerts most relevant to cosmetics / skin care.

FDA Alerts Consumers About Adverse Events Associated with "Permanent Makeup" July 2, 2004

Diethanolamine and Cosmetic Products

Hair Removal and Microdermabrasion Device Firms Receive Warning Letters February 19, 2002; Revised October 4, 2004

Lead Acetate Used in Hair Dye Products

Warning Letter Addresses Claims Made for Topical Skincare Preparations March 27, 2006

Warning Letters Address Hair Care Products April 3, 2003

FDA Warns Consumers About Use of "Litargirio" - Traditional Remedy That Contains Dangerous Levels of Lead October 2, 2003

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