Argan Oil Sugar Scrub

FDA — Sucrose as a Cosmetic Ingredient: The FDA permits sucrose (common sugar) for use in cosmetics. It functions as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent and has a long history of safe use in cosmetic formulations. No safety restrictions apply at concentrations used in cosmetics.

CTPA Ingredient Library — Sucrose: CTPA lists sucrose as a safe cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent. It is derived from sugar cane or sugar beet and is considered non-irritating and safe for all skin types at cosmetic concentrations.

CIR Safety Assessment of Plant-Derived Fatty Acid Oils as Used in Cosmetics: The CIR Expert Panel found coconut oil (Cocos nucifera oil) safe as used in cosmetics. It functions as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. The Panel noted it is not a sensitiser at cosmetic concentrations, though it may be comedogenic for some individuals.

CTPA Ingredient Library — Cocos Nucifera Oil: CTPA lists coconut oil as a safe naturally derived emollient and skin-conditioning agent. It is widely used in cosmetics and considered safe for most skin types, though those with acne-prone skin may wish to exercise caution due to its potential comedogenicity.

CIR/FDA Ingredient Assessment — Not Found in Regulatory Databases: No published safety assessment was found for this ingredient in the CIR (FDA advisory panel), CTPA, or MFDS regulatory databases at the time of this review. This does not necessarily indicate a safety concern — many commonly used cosmetic ingredients have not been individually assessed by these bodies.

CIR Safety Assessment of Alpha Hydroxy Acids as Used in Cosmetics: The CIR Expert Panel reviewed citric acid as part of its assessment of alpha hydroxy acids. It is safe at concentrations used as a pH adjuster. At higher active exfoliant concentrations, the Panel recommended consumer advisories on increased photosensitivity.

CTPA Ingredient Library — Citric Acid: CTPA lists citric acid as a safe, permitted cosmetic ingredient functioning as a pH adjuster. At higher concentrations where it acts as an active AHA exfoliant, CTPA advises appropriate labelling regarding potential skin sensitivity.

FDA — Fragrances in Cosmetics: The FDA notes that fragrance is one of the most common causes of adverse reactions to cosmetics. Fragrance ingredients can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised individuals. The FDA requires fragrance to appear on the ingredient label but does not require individual fragrance components to be disclosed.

CTPA Ingredient Library — Fragrance (Parfum): CTPA notes that fragrance (parfum) is a recognised skin sensitiser for some individuals. EU Cosmetics Regulation requires 26 specific fragrance allergens to be individually listed on product labels when present above threshold concentrations.

CTPA — Tocopherol (Vitamin E) in Cosmetics: Tocopherol and its esters are widely used antioxidants in cosmetic formulations. The CTPA confirms that tocopherol has an excellent safety profile in cosmetic applications and provides meaningful protection against oxidative degradation of skin lipids.