How To Read A Cosmetic Label

Question 1

What is a cosmetic

Answer 1

Any substance or mixture sold or represented for use in cleaning, improving or altering completion, skin, hair, or teeth. And includes deodorant and perfumes

Question 2

A cosmetic label requires

Answer 2

Ingredients listed by order by weight
Ex water first means mostly water

Question 3

What is PAO

Answer 3

Period of time after opening. How long a product can use after it’s opened

Question 4

Cosmetic label require

Answer 4

INCI (international nomenclature for cosmetic ingredients) must use Latin or scientific terms

Question 5

CCTFA stands for

Answer 5

Canadian cosmetic, toiletry and fragrance association

Question 6

CCTFA

Answer 6

Primary voice for cosmetics and personal care products in Canada
Maintains dialogue with Canadian government to ensure cosmetics are safe and effective