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Decoding Cosmetic Labels
Contrary to popular belief, understanding the tiny, vague symbols on packaging labels isn't something that happens naturally with age. No exception to this rule are responsibilities like mastering your taxes, consuming more greens, or using credit cards responsibly, except for a reminder that Tax Day is April 15th, where you'll find no assistance here. But we can certnly help you decipher the secret language of cosmetic labels. Here's an overview of the top twelve labeling symbols found on product packaging:
The 'e' Estimated Sign Symbol representation
What it means: The lowercase ‘e’ symbolizes the “estimated sign”. This mark ensures compliance with EU regulations, guaranteeing that what you see in terms of volume advertised matches what you receive. For example, 8 fl oz is confirmed as exactly eight fluid ounces, safeguarded by packaging designs that prevent altering contents without compromising on integrity or quality.
The floating lid and jar with a number and an 'M' Period-After-Opening Symbol Symbol representation
What it means: This symbol indicates the product's shelf life post-opening. If you see 12M, it signifies that the product will expire twelve months after being opened, sealed or used.
The Content Bunny Leaping Bunny Symbol Symbol representation
What it means: The internationally recognized “Leaping Bunny” symbol is the gold standard for cruelty-free products, ensuring no animals were harmed at any stage during development and production. This includes suppliers and laboratories as well. The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics audits companies ming to use this symbol in their packaging, ensuring they adhere strictly to ethical testing standards.
The Open Flame Symbol Flammable Symbol Symbol representation
What it means: The “flamable” symbol requires the product must not be brought into contact with flames or high heat under any circumstances. So while Virginia Slims may look fabulous pred with your new acrylic nls, ensure they're perfectly pnted and ready for application without the assistance of open fire.
The Amputated Hand Studying for Midterms Symbol Refer to Insert Symbol Symbol representation
What it means: This symbol indicates that additional information about the product isn't included on the packaging itself. Users must refer elsewhere or consult a manual, often enclosed within the product's packaging, to understand instructions and full usage detls.
The Whole Foods Symbol Premium Body Care Symbol Symbol representation
What it means: The “Premium Body Care” symbol signifies products free of parabens, sodium lauryl sulfates, and more than 400 ingredients that Whole Foods considers as not up to standard for use in their store or in any of the brands they orse.
The Resin Identification Code Resin Code Symbol representation
What it means: These codes appear on plastic packaging and are used by recyclers to determine which polymer was utilized, thus facilitating proper sorting. Low-density polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate require distinct handling due to their incompatible nature.
The French Symbol EU Cosmebio Certification Symbol representation
What it means: This symbol indicates that a product contns at least 95 natural ingredients, is free of synthetic colorants, fragrances, preservatives or petrochemical products, and doesn’t contn genetically modified organisms GMOs.
Understanding these symbols empowers you to make more informed decisions about your beauty purchases.
Annie Kreighbaum
Illustrations by Annie Kreighbaum
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Deciphering Cosmetic Label Symbols EU Regulation Estimated Sign Post Opening Product Shelf Life Cruelty Free Leaping Bunny Symbol Flammable Products Warning Symbol Premium Body Care Packaging Mark