Cosmetics & ingredients
4 guides on cosmetics & ingredients with Novaz: Food & Cosmetic Scanner.
How cosmetics and personal care products are rated
Novaz checks every ingredient in a cosmetic against risk groups — endocrine disruptors, carcinogens, allergens, irritants and pollutants. The riskiest ingredient sets the ceiling.
How to read a cosmetic ingredient list (INCI)
Cosmetic ingredients are listed by INCI name, in order of concentration. Here's how to decode 'aqua,' 'parfum' and CI numbers, and what the order tells you.
How to check the ingredients in your shampoo, lotion or sunscreen
Scan the barcode on shampoo, body lotion, sunscreen or makeup to see each ingredient's risk — and find a better-rated option on the same shelf.
What does 'fragrance' or 'parfum' mean on a label?
'Fragrance' on a U.S. label can stand for a blend of many scent ingredients that don't have to be named. Here's what that means and how to spot fragrance allergens.