"Medium penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic, Mineral
- Other language: Peroxyde d'hydrogène (eau oxygénée)
- INCI name: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 231-765-0
- Classification: Regulated
Namely
Hydrogen peroxide, more commonly known as hydrogen peroxide, is a colorless liquid mainly used in permanent hair coloring to depigment hair and in dental solutions to whiten teeth.
In a study published by the IRC in September 2018, the agency concluded "that hydrogen peroxide is safe in cosmetic products under the current use and concentration practices described in this assessment. Security."
In SCCNFP, for its part concluded in a 2002 opinion on the use of peroxide in bleaching products that "The overall evidence indicates that the appropriate use of teeth whitening agents containing from 0.1 to 6, 0% - hydrogen peroxide (or its equivalent for substances releasing hydrogen peroxide) is safe if used under the supervision of a dentist. "
Throughout all studies, it can be seen that the use of hydrogen peroxide is not harmless and harmless. We are not immune to raw material suppliers who supply raw materials containing them and who do not respect the regulations.
In a study published by the IRC in September 2018, the agency concluded "that hydrogen peroxide is safe in cosmetic products under the current use and concentration practices described in this assessment. Security."
In SCCNFP, for its part concluded in a 2002 opinion on the use of peroxide in bleaching products that "The overall evidence indicates that the appropriate use of teeth whitening agents containing from 0.1 to 6, 0% - hydrogen peroxide (or its equivalent for substances releasing hydrogen peroxide) is safe if used under the supervision of a dentist. "
Throughout all studies, it can be seen that the use of hydrogen peroxide is not harmless and harmless. We are not immune to raw material suppliers who supply raw materials containing them and who do not respect the regulations.
Restriction in Europe:
III/12
The maximum permitted concentrations of hydrogen peroxide are as follows:
a) In hair products and facial hair: 12% H2O2 (40 volumes) present or released
b) In skin products: 4% H2O2 present or released
c) In nail hardening products: 2% H2O2 present or released
d) In oral products including oral rinses, toothpastes and tooth whitening or brightening products: & # 8804; 0.1% H2O2 present or released
e) In teeth whitening or brightening products:> 0.1% and & gt; 6% H2O2, present or released
Must be sold only to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use by dental practitioners within the meaning of Directive 2005/36 / EC (*) or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is guaranteed. Then, to provide the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Do not use in a person under 18 years old.
f) In eyelash products: 2% H2O2, present or released
Professional use only
Wording of conditions of employment and warnings:
For a) and f): Wear suitable gloves.
For a), b), c) and e): Contains hydrogen peroxide.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Rinse immediately if the product comes in contact with them.
e) H2O2 concentration present or released as a percentage.
Do not use in children / adolescents under 18 years.
Must be sold only to dentists. For each cycle of use, the first use should only be performed by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision, provided an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Then, to provide the consumer to complete the cycle of use.
f) Must appear on the labeling:
"Reserved for professionals.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Rinse immediately if the product comes in contact with them.
Contains hydrogen peroxide. "
The maximum permitted concentrations of hydrogen peroxide are as follows:
a) In hair products and facial hair: 12% H2O2 (40 volumes) present or released
b) In skin products: 4% H2O2 present or released
c) In nail hardening products: 2% H2O2 present or released
d) In oral products including oral rinses, toothpastes and tooth whitening or brightening products: & # 8804; 0.1% H2O2 present or released
e) In teeth whitening or brightening products:> 0.1% and & gt; 6% H2O2, present or released
Must be sold only to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use by dental practitioners within the meaning of Directive 2005/36 / EC (*) or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is guaranteed. Then, to provide the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Do not use in a person under 18 years old.
f) In eyelash products: 2% H2O2, present or released
Professional use only
Wording of conditions of employment and warnings:
For a) and f): Wear suitable gloves.
For a), b), c) and e): Contains hydrogen peroxide.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Rinse immediately if the product comes in contact with them.
e) H2O2 concentration present or released as a percentage.
Do not use in children / adolescents under 18 years.
Must be sold only to dentists. For each cycle of use, the first use should only be performed by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision, provided an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Then, to provide the consumer to complete the cycle of use.
f) Must appear on the labeling:
"Reserved for professionals.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Rinse immediately if the product comes in contact with them.
Contains hydrogen peroxide. "
Its functions (INCI)
- Antimicrobial : Helps slowing the growth of micro-organisms on the skin and counteracts the development of microbes
- Oral care/hygiene agent : Provides cosmetic effects to the oral cavity (cleaning, deodorization and protection)
- Oxidising : Alters the chemical nature of another substance by adding oxygen or removing hydrogen
This ingredient is present in 0.85% of cosmetics.
