Lip Tint Ingredients and Safety (DMDM Hydantoin)
Asked by: cartoon2519
On: July 18, 2014
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
Could you please review the ingredients in my lip tint formula and explain their functions? Also, please comment on the safety of the formula, especially regarding DMDM Hydantoin.
Answer
Based on the previous staff response, here is a summary of the ingredients in your lip tint formula:
- CI 77745: Colorant
- Panthenol: Vitamin B5
- Tocopheryl Acetate: Vitamin E
- Alpha-Arbutin: Whitening agent
- The other ingredients (HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, CAPRIC/CAPRYLIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT) form the oil base.
- DMDM HYDANTOIN: Preservative
Regarding safety, the staff indicated that none of the ingredients are harmful, with the exception of DMDM Hydantoin. This preservative is often avoided because some research suggests it may pose potential risks.