A Brief PresentationBy Sahara Bailey

PAULA’S CHOICE

Established in 1995 by Paula Begoun after years of research, writing and advising

Skincare based on proven ingredients and solutions

Customer-centric product developmentPeer-reviewed, research-based Paula’s Choice Research TeamBeautypedia Reviews

WHO IS PAULA’S CHOICE?

Customer advocacy and education Expert advice via paulaschoice.com Informative skincare literature with purchases Paula’s Choice community

Ethical product development No animal testing with final products or with ingredients

from suppliers No added dyes, perfumes or harmful ingredients

Honest, unbiased reviews and tips Beautypedia reviews

Domestically sourced ingredientsCostumer satisfaction

PAULA’S CHOICE: VALUES

Health Canada and Cosmetic RegulationA department of the Canadian government responsible for public health and safety

Cosmetics are regulated by the requirements in the Food and Drugs Act as well as Health Canada’s Cosmetic Regulations Labeling must be in English and French

Cosmetics must also comply with the requirements of the Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act, with some chemicals being subject to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act

REGULATORY OVERVIEW: CANADA

How are sunscreens regulated in Canada? Sunscreens are classified as “drugs” as they contain

medicinal ingredients Sunscreen Monograph

How to label and formulate sunscreens in regards to use and claims

Sets parameters for concentration of medicinal ingredientsHow would PC know if a certain ingredient is permitted in Canada?

Health Canada’s website includes a “hotlist” of restricted and prohibited ingredients

If a product contains a restricted/prohibited ingredient the manufacturer may be advised to remove or reduce the concentration of said ingredient, provide evidence the product is safe to use and manufacture with child-proof packaging

REGULATORY OVERVIEW: CANADA

INGREDIENT LIST PROJECT

Manufacturer: ABC ManufacturingFormula Number: TTY-789(OP)97-r

Product Name: Paula's Choice Hydrating Skin Product

TRADE NAME INCI NOMENCLATUREFORMULA w/w %

INGREDIENT ACTIVITY w/w %

FINISHED FORMULA CONC. w/w % FUNCTION

Raw Ingredient 1 Water 27.250000 100.000000 27.250000 SolventGlycerin 98.500000 24.625000 Skin-Conditioning Agent, Humectant*Water 1.500000 0.375000 SolventSea Whip Extract 99.500000 7.960000 Surfactant, Solubilizing AgentPhenoxyethanol 0.500000 0.040000 PreservativeWater 89.900000 4.495000 SolventCitric Acid 10.000000 0.500000 pH Adjuster*Phenoxyethanol 0.100000 0.005000 Preservative

Raw Ingredient 4 Ethyhexylglycerin 3.000000 100.000000 3.000000 Skin-Conditioning Agent-MiscellaneousWater 46.000000 6.900000 SolventButylene Glycol 50.000000 7.500000 Skin Conditioning AgentBoerhavia Difusa Root Extract 2.500000 0.375000 Skin Protectant*Phenoxyethanol 1.500000 0.225000 PreservativeButylene Glycol 96.000000 8.640000 Skin Conditioning AgentSea Whip Extract 4.000000 0.360000 Skin Conditioning AgentWater 94.200000 7.065000 SolventEpilobiuum Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract 5.000000 0.375000 Skin-Conditioning Agent-Miscellaneous*Phenoxyethanol 0.800000 0.060000 Preservative

Raw Ingredient 8 Potasium Sorbate 0.250000 100.000000 0.250000 Preservative100.000000 100.000000

Raw Ingredient Blend 7

15.000000

5.000000

8.000000

25.000000

9.000000

7.500000

Raw Ingredient Blend 5

Raw Ingredient Blend 3

Raw Ingredient Blend 2

Raw Ingredient Blend 2

Raw Ingredient Blend 6

Quantitative Formula

Method1. Placed formula in excel spreadsheet,

alphabetized and then added all incidentals into the main carrier

2. Added w/w% values of all like ingredients3. Listed ingredients in descending order of

w/w% concentration 4. Listed each ingredient function5. Verified spelling accuracy using Health

Canada ingredient dictionary and FDA 9-digit dictionary (also used PC’s ingredient dictionary)

INGREDIENT LIST PROJECT

Spelling & Punctuation Ethylhexylglycerin Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract Epilobium Potassium Sorbate “Skin-Conditioning Agent”

INGREDIENT LIST PROJECT

Corrections

INGREDIENT LIST PROJECT

Correct Manufacturer’s Certificate

Health Canada, Food and Drug Regulations. (2012). Sunscreen Monograph(Version 2). Retrieved from http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/alt_formats/pdf/consultation/natur/sunscreen-ecransolaire-eng.pdf

Health Canada, Food and Drugs Act (2015). Cosmetic Regulations (C.R.C., c. 869). Retrieved from http:// laws-lois. justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/C.R.C.,_c._869/FullText.html

FDA, USA Food and Drug Administration (2015). 9-Digit Code Number Dictionary. Retrieved from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ocacapp/client/vcrp/report/?cmd=cas

Paula’s Choice, Expert Advice (2015). Ingredient Dictionary. Retrieved from http://www.paulaschoice.com/cosmetic-ingredient-dictionary/

REFERENCES

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