And because some consumer protests prompted manufacturers to abandon animal testing of cosmetic ingredients, people are now the primary guinea pigs.

They also said manufacturers would be more accountable to the guidance of an industry panel that reviews the safety of cosmetic ingredients.

In the more prolonged carcinogen tests rats are force-fed a cosmetic ingredient over two years and monitored for cancer then killed.

All cosmetic ingredients were also used as medicines to treat various ailments.

Public interest organizations which raise awareness about cosmetic ingredients believe that further research is necessary to determine the safety of parabens (see also precautionary principle).

When we come across a chemical whose toxicological results are reported and find that it is used as a cosmetic ingredient, we investigate.

They are necessary for a full health risk assessment of cosmetic ingredients to ensure a high level of consumer protection.

As a cosmetic ingredient, dehydroascorbic acid is used to enhance the appearance of the skin.

Those cows will still be used for pet food and other products, including tallow and cosmetic ingredients.

For example, the agency has conducted research on skin absorption of cosmetic ingredients, tattoo inks, and potential contaminants.