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  1. 22 hours ago

    Wipes are convenient during the , but who really regulates them? Learn more:

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    Dec 1

    Approximately one in four people living with HIV in the United States are women. The only way you can tell if someone has HIV is through an HIV test. Learn more about HIV testing, prevention and treatment at:

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  3. Nov 30

    Ready for to be over? Check out these tips on removing hair safely:

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  4. Nov 25

    Thinking about what to do with your hair next? What you need to know about hair products:

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  5. Nov 24

    Just because a product makes a clam that it’s “organic” doesn’t mean it’s safer. Get the facts here:

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  6. Nov 23

    Do imported cosmetics have to follow the same rules as those made in the U.S? Find out here:

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  7. Nov 20

    By law, color additives need FDA approval. Plus, 'approved for food' doesn’t mean those color additives are permitted for use in cosmetics.

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  8. Nov 19

    DYK Hand sanitizers are regulated as over-the-counter drugs by ? For hand sanitizer warning information, go to: . For assistance with safety questions, contact FDA’s Division of Drug Information at (855) 543-3784 or druginfo@fda.hhs.gov.

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  9. Nov 18

    ⚠: Method Home Products voluntarily recalls Method Gel Hand Wash, Sea Minerals (12 oz size), because the product may be contaminated with the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

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  10. Nov 18

    Cosmetic fragrance & flavor ingredients can be listed simply as “fragrance” or “flavor." Here's why:

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  11. Nov 17

    If it treats acne, it's a drug, not a cosmetic. Here's why & why it matters:

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  12. Nov 16

    Promises, promises! Some claims for improving skin, hair, and even eyelashes go too far

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  13. Nov 13

    ⚠ : The Kimberly-Clark Corporation has recalled specific Cottonelle Flushable Wipes, as they may be contaminated with Pluralibacter gregoviae. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for a refund.

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  14. Nov 13

    Have you had a bad reaction to a lip balm, cream or lotion? Tell FDA.

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  15. Nov 12

    If a cream treats psoriasis, it's a drug. How are drugs and cosmetics different? Find out:

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  16. Nov 10

    What’s a “cosmeceutical”? The law doesn’t say. Why this matter:

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  17. Nov 9

    Some baby products are cosmetics under the law. Find out which ones are & how they’re regulated:

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  18. Nov 6

    Not all “personal care products” are cosmetics. Some are drugs, medical devices, dietary supplements or various combinations.

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  19. Nov 5

    ⚠: Clinique Laboratories Inc. voluntarily recalls Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 125 ml because the product may contain an undeclared scent.

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  20. Nov 5

    Curious about those “alcohols” you see in the ingredient list of your favorite cosmetic product? Learn the difference between “alcohol” & “alcohol free”:

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