What is Cosmetic Grade glitter?
Over the past few years, you may have seen the label Cosmetic Grade cropping up on polyester glitter products. If it is truly Cosmetic Grade, it means that the colorants/ingredients in the glitter have been tested by the FDA and are certified as safe for skin.
The very nature of this label implies that all other polyester glitters not labeled cosmetic are not safe for contact with skin. This is not necessarily always the case, it can also mean the colorants have not been tested by the FDA to be used in cosmetics, test any product you use before use especially if it is not labeled cosmetic. It is a personal choice as to whether this label is important to you. If you are selling the cosmetic product you create, you must use FDA approved ingredients, including glitter, for both your safety and your customers.
Note 1: All the polyester glitters we sell on BulkGlitters.com are non-toxic and we offer MSDS sheets on the site if you are interested.
Note 2: Even glitter that is Cosmetic Grade can still cause skin issues with people who have allergies to polyester or acrylic substances. It is a rare condition, but it can happen.
The FDA has put forward further guidelines in terms of colorants and where they are safe to place on the face. We have been told that these new rules have to do with glitter near tear ducts. We have updated all the descriptions of Glitter My World glitters with the latest information and have charts on each Cosmetic glitter section. Here is a master chart for your use: Usage Chart
Craft Glitter: Do not put craft glitter on your skin for cosmetic purposes. It is not made for it (way too thick), looks crummy, and does not have the coatings sufficient to keep the colorants off your skin.
Over the past few years, you may have seen the label Cosmetic Grade cropping up on polyester glitter products. If it is truly Cosmetic Grade, it means that the colorants/ingredients in the glitter have been tested by the FDA and are certified as safe for skin.
The very nature of this label implies that all other polyester glitters not labeled cosmetic are not safe for contact with skin. This is not necessarily always the case, it can also mean the colorants have not been tested by the FDA to be used in cosmetics, test any product you use before use especially if it is not labeled cosmetic. It is a personal choice as to whether this label is important to you. If you are selling the cosmetic product you create, you must use FDA approved ingredients, including glitter, for both your safety and your customers.
Note 1: All the polyester glitters we sell on BulkGlitters.com are non-toxic and we offer MSDS sheets on the site if you are interested.
Note 2: Even glitter that is Cosmetic Grade can still cause skin issues with people who have allergies to polyester or acrylic substances. It is a rare condition, but it can happen.
The FDA has put forward further guidelines in terms of colorants and where they are safe to place on the face. We have been told that these new rules have to do with glitter near tear ducts. We have updated all the descriptions of Glitter My World glitters with the latest information and have charts on each Cosmetic glitter section. Here is a master chart for your use: Usage Chart
Craft Glitter: Do not put craft glitter on your skin for cosmetic purposes. It is not made for it (way too thick), looks crummy, and does not have the coatings sufficient to keep the colorants off your skin.
Special thanks to Club Member Hazel Mata for our cosmetic base header image, Lauren Brown for our base Eyes, Lips, skin image, and Ashida Maynard for our Special FX base image!