Most beauty and cosmetic products share one key ingredient: water. Lotions, moisturizers, and make up products are all made with quality controlled water regulated by organizations such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
There are several codes for water quality control in beauty products. There are also various types of water, including distilled and thermal water, that are in high demand as major cosmetic ingredients.
Consumer safety is a key concern for companies producing beauty products. Billions of dollars are spent on beauty products that are used by Americans every single day. So who is working to keep us safe? Why is water such a sensitive ingredient?
Water quality in beauty products is largely monitored by the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Guidance on Cosmetic Manufacturing Practices.
Only water that does not test positive for toxins, microbes and other pollutants can be used in beauty products. Standards set forth by the FDA, the USP, and the EPA are crucial to protecting consumers who purchase and use beauty supplies on a daily basis.
The Good Manufacturing Practices outlined by the FDA are guidelines for water quality. Other companies use the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) standards for ensuring consumer safety with respect to water quality in beauty products.
In the beauty industry, a product is only as good as the water used to make it.
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