While FDA can’t give medical advice, here is information on cosmetic safety that may be useful for doctors, nurses, physicians’ assistants, and other caregivers.

Adverse Event Reporting

• Report a Problem

Frequently Requested Information

• Eye Cosmetic Safety
• Hair Products (Hair Dyes, Straighteners, Hair-smoothing Products that Release Formaldehyde When Heated)
• “Hypoallergenic” Cosmetics
• Kohl, Kahal, Al-Kahal, or Surma: By Any Name, a Source of Lead Poisoning
• Nail Care Products
• Novelty Makeup (face paint)
• Parabens
• Phthalates
• Tattoos and Permanent Makeup (Reactions, removal, contaminated inks)
• Potential Contaminants
• View More Product and Ingredient Safety Information
• Consumer Updates (Articles on trending health concerns)
• Cosmetics and Pregnancy
• Cosmetics Q&A: Answers to frequently asked questions
• Is It a Cosmetic, a Drug, or Both? (Or Is It Soap?)
• Recalls & Alerts
• Science and Research
• Using Cosmetics Safely