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Labels, claims, and testing

Cosmetic or drug, free-from labels, ingredient lists, testing a product, and shelf life.

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Is shampoo a cosmetic or a drug?

The claim sets the rules.

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Sulfate-free and other free-from labels

Label words, explained.

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Reading a shampoo label

Order, colors, fragrance.

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How to test a new hair product

Skin test per the AAD, dye per the FDA.

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Does shampoo expire?

Shelf life and storage.

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The claim sets the rules.

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