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We have statements saying the products are growing mold. Is there any evidence or scientific testing to support that claim.

Then there are statements of no preservative in the product. Is there evidence to support that claim? According to the companies website they show a preservative (possibly a weak preservative)

But these claims are hearsay and speculation without proof or evidence, is that not true?

Has anyone actually lab tested the products to support these claims of mold?

I won’t disagree that the company has some serious issues.

But I certainly would expect proof of the claims of mold before agreeing that it’s mold or bacteria.

From what I can see from the product, it doesn’t appear to be mold. It is very apparent to me that there are most definitely some issues with the product. I have my own theories what the issues are-but I’m not an expert and will refrain from saying what I think it is without proof.

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It’s definitely one of the hottest beauty products on the market right now!

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I believe that has already been done Mike M

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I also found this information regarding glitter

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel published the following review in 2013. The review panel is an independent panel and not associated with the FDA. They do regular reviews of ingredients used in cosmetics and make recommendations:

http://www.cirsafety.org/sites/default/files/ModTer_122012_Tent_faa_final%20for%20posting.pdf

The CIR concluded that to date PET is safe to use in cosmetics and that there have been few reports of adverse affects such as corneal damage.

Conclusion: The FDA in the United States has not approved PET glitter for use in makeup. Glitter that is made for cosmetic use a is approved for use in other countries in the EU and Asia.

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Glitter is being used by every cosmetic manufacturer in the USA. Big and small companies alike, and the FDA appears to be very well aware of it.

I wont comment on the GI debacle at this time but I want to comment about the use of glitter.

Bobzchemist are you aware of the fda current opinion and how they are dealing with glitter in cosmetics?

From the tkb trading website:

The page states:
The FDA has determined that glitter is a color additive which is not listed on their list of approved color additives.  This means that a glitter product is not allowed for use in any cosmetic in the USA.   Consumers have expressed confusion over this, as it is obvious that there is glitter in all kinds of cosmetics sold currently in the USA and there are no known reports of harm caused by glitter.

The FDA has not explained itself to our company, but it has advised us that it recognizes that the cosmetics industry has been largely unaware of this determination and it is essentially providing the cosmetic industry a grace period during which FDA enforcement is “discretionary”.  This grace period allows the cosmetics industry to “respond”. The FDA has not provided us with any information on how long this grace period has been in effect, nor how long it will be in effect. They simply state the issue is “active”.

Visit Phyrra.net to learn more about cruelty free beauty and read the original article. http://phyrra.net/2012/07/glitter-and-neons-in-cosmetics-unsafe-ingredients.html#ixzz46o7VxDGb 
Under Creative Commons License: Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives

Phyrra went even further in communicating with the FDA regarding the use of glitter in cosmetics. Below is the response from the fda:

You have asked about the use of glitter in cosmetics. Here is some information that you may find helpful:

Color additives used to achieve variable effects, such as those found in pearlescent cosmetic products, are subject to the same regulations as all other color additives. Glitter usually consists of aluminum, an approved color additive, bonded to an etched plastic film composed of polyethylene terephthalate. FDA considers glitter and mica-based composite pigments to be non-permitted color additives when used in FDA-regulated products, including cosmetics. However, we are exercising enforcement discretion for a period of time. During this time, we will allow glitter and mica-based composite pigments to be released with comment when presented for importation into the US. Once the enforcement discretion period is over, FDA will resume our enforcement of these non-permitted colors.

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Thanks Bill! I guess my primary concern was the water from the alcohol and the gylcerin drawing moisture into the finished product casing bacteria and fungus to grow.

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Thank you Mark. So do you think this is a safe pressing medium/binder for pressing cosmetic glitter?

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Is glycerin a problem in this formula considering that it is a humectant. Will it cause bacteria in the finished product regardless of preservative being added?

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I am also looking for a formulator for the same project and willing to pay for the service but did not find anyone under the Need Formulating Services section nor received any replies to my post. Im not familiar with Linked In but I may have to look into that

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Nobody?