First a definition of cosmetic:Cosmetics are substances used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body. Cosmetics include skin-care creams, lotions, powders, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail and toe nail polish, eye and facial makeup, permanent waves, colored contact lenses, hair colors, hair sprays and gels.
This is kind of a gross topic, but one I thought worthy of writing about. I was in a large retail store about a month ago, strolling through the cosmetic department. Noticed some gross looking containers of body butter on the shelf. Picked it up. Opened it. Discovered it was half empty with crusty stuff around the lid threading. Abhorred that it was NOT a sample display, but sitting there waiting for someone to pay full price for a USED cosmetic!
I brought this to the attention of the FDA representative during a 3 hour conference call a few weeks ago. Their reasoning for no safety seals is: A)would be too costly for manufacturers, and B)the buyer wouldn't be able to sniff the shampoos and lotions and potions.
I can kind of see his point. I mean, I do open and sniff body wash and lotions. There are some smells that are just plain nasty! And who wants to go back to the store to return things like that?
But...do they really need unsealed bottles of liquid foundation just begging to be tested out on every passerby's arm?
My solution for you all.....buy online! We sell our mineral makeup online only right now, but we have a seal covering the holes, and an external seal to keep the lid snug during shipment. Our products have never sat on a shelf being tested by whoever comes along. And they are made in small, fresh batches;)
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