Moisturizers have been used for years, from ancient civilizations using olive oil and honey, to today, when there are hundreds of brands on the market. Today more than ever, packaging plays a major role in the beauty cream industry, as it provides confidence and is the first point of contact with the consumer, and in cases like this the tamper-evident seal provides security.
In recent years, the FDA is analyzing and evaluating not only the safety of cosmetic products with respect to human health, but also the regulations on labels and the type of packaging of each product, on the one hand, the product could contain some allergenic components; but, on the other hand, it has been detected that a number of cases of poisoning are due to the alteration of these products during the process of transfer from the manufacturer to the final consumer.
These are sporadic and minority situations which, however, could be avoided. In terms of safety, the FDA’s analyses are intended to demonstrate that the use of appropriate packaging serves as a guarantee that these products will not cause problems. One of the main objectives of this agency is precisely to ensure the safety of users.
Problems resulting from improper handling
For the FDA, this situation occurs when the information provided by the manufacturer of the cosmetic product is ignored, consciously or unconsciously, during the distribution process.
It should also be taken into account that, in order to preserve the properties and effect of these products, certain guidelines should be followed during the distribution/transportation process:
Once the moisturizers have been packaged, they should not be opened until the end user, thus avoiding not only possible contamination with air but also that the water they contain evaporates and causes alterations in their composition.
They should not be stored in environments that expose them to the sun or humidity. Direct sunlight can alter the composition of the moisturizer, and humidity favors the proliferation of mold and bacteria. It is always advisable to store them in a cool, dry place, protected from light.
Before handling cosmetic containers, hands should be sanitized. This will prevent contamination of the product container, and therefore the risk of contamination and the possibility of altering its characteristics.
Why moisturizing creams should have a tamper-evident seal
Moisturizers should always have a tamper-evident seal to prevent contamination by tampering by anyone other than the end user, in case they have been opened, the end user will easily detect it.
Moisturizing creams in particular have a large amount of water among their ingredients, due to their high level of humidity, moisturizing creams are quite sensitive to fungi and bacteria, so it must be ensured that they are not exposed to contaminated environments, having been opened once in such an environment could produce toxic elements inside the cream, potentially harmful to the skin of the end consumer.
That is why it is important for any company to take care of the integrity of its product and make sure that it arrives in perfect condition to the hands of the final consumer, moisturizers are an extremely delicate product because not only the reputation of our company will be at stake, but also the health of our customers.
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