Formulation name
Skin care cream, lotion, gel
Frame formulation
| Ingredient | Maximum concentration (% w/w) |
|---|---|
|
Oils, waxes and fats
Examples: vegetable, mineral, long chain alcohols |
30 |
|
Silicones including volatile silicones
Examples: cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone |
20 |
|
Humectants
Examples: glycerin, propylene glycol, PEG |
20 |
|
Thickeners
Examples: carbomer, xanthan gum |
12 |
| Ethanol (alcohol, alcohol denat.) | 10 |
|
Additional ingredients
Examples: vitamins, antioxidants, plant extracts |
10 |
|
Bulking agents
Examples: talc, silica, nylon powder |
5 |
| UV filters | 5 |
|
Emulsifying agents, anionic / amphoteric / non-ionic surfactants
Examples: PEG stearate, ceteareth |
5 |
| Preservatives, antimicrobials | 2 |
| Colourants | 2 |
| Parfum | 1 |
| Aqua | to 100 |