COSMETIC PRODUCTS
The basics
Cosmetics and personal care products are applied to the human body to healthbeautystudio cleanse, beautify, enhance, or change its appearance.
From antiperspirants, fragrances, makeup, and shampoos to
soaps, sunscreens and toothpaste, cosmetics, and personal care products play a fundamental role in all stages of our lives.
Specifically, there are seven categories of cosmetics and
personal care products: oral care, skincare, sun care, hair care, makeup, body
care, and perfumery. Additional examples are listed in the following diagram.
People have been using cosmetics for thousands of years, and today the vast majority of Europe's 500 million consumers use cosmetics and personal care products every day to protect their health, improve their well-being and boost their self-esteem. hollyhealthfitness Learn more about the benefits of cosmetics and personal care products.
Market penetration of some cosmetics and personal care products in the EU is likely to be close to 100%. For example, deodorants are widely used in the UK: 94% of women and 87% of men use deodorants, webtechgalaxy while in France 98% of adult women and 94% of adult men use liquid shampoo.
In terms of the frequency of use of cosmetic products,
differences can be observed between countries, between people of different sex
and age, and for different cosmetic products. The following chart provides
sample data for some of the most widely used cosmetic products.
Cosmetics are regulated for safety and are primarily
regulated by the European Union (EU) Cosmetics Regulations. For more
information, read the General provisions on cosmetics.
Our industry is committed to providing information because knowledge of cosmetics and their ingredients maintains consumer confidence in the products they use. Computersmarketing The Cosmetics Ordinance sets out labeling requirements to provide consumers with the information they need.
In addition to labeling, we provide information to consumers
in other ways, including marketing and communication. Find out how we inform
the consumer.
All cosmetics and personal care products on the European
market are safe to use. We can say this with confidence because safety is the
main concern of all manufacturers. In addition, European Union legislation
requires all new products to undergo an expert scientific safety assessment
before being released on the market. Find out about the activities we carry out
to ensure safety.