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Concerns

Each concern gathers CosmeticFountain approved dossiers once the evidence, limits and precautions are sufficiently clear.

Sun protection (UV)
Photoprotection is judged on UVA/UVB coverage, photostability and the amount actually applied.
Dark spots
Pigmentation calls for a cautious reading: the active, the duration of use, the accompanying SPF and the measured criteria.
Skin and hormones
Perimenopause often alters dryness, sensitivity and the consistency of a routine.
Skin tolerance
Sensitive skin requires separating cosmetic benefit from the risk of irritation.
Retinoids
Cosmetic retinoids call for a gradual approach, good tolerance and sun protection.
Antioxidants
Vitamin C depends on the form used, its container and its stability.
Barrier
The skin barrier is assessed through tolerance, lipids, humectants and consistency of use.
Blemishes
Adult acne is a matter for clinical advice; only defensible cosmetic benefits are examined here.
Menopause
The menopause is approached through dryness, comfort, texture and caution.
Facial SPF
A facial SPF must remain usable, stable and easy to understand.
UVA
Long-wave UVA calls for suitable filters and evidence of a coherent formula.
Melasma
Melasma calls for particular caution: the site remains cosmetic and prudent.
Redness
Redness demands caution and the absence of any therapeutic promise.
Dryness
Dryness is read through texture, humectants and the barrier.
Hydration
Hydration must be distinguished from repair or rejuvenation.
Eye area
The eye area demands strict tolerance.
Neck
The neck and décolletage call for realistic criteria and suitable sun protection.
Body SPF
Body SPF is judged on protection, practicality and tolerance.
After-sun
After-sun products must not promise to undo UV damage.
Cleansers
A solid cleanser is judged on its gentleness, everyday use and tolerance.
Exfoliants
Exfoliants call for care over frequency, pH and tolerance.
Azelaic acid
Depending on context, azelaic acid can sit at the boundary of several regulatory frameworks.
Niacinamide
Niacinamide is everywhere, yet often presented beyond what the evidence allows.
Peptides
Peptides call for a source-by-source reading.
Ceramides
Ceramides are assessed alongside the formula as a whole.
Fragrance-free
The absence of fragrance does not guarantee tolerance, but it reduces a common risk.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy and breastfeeding call for heightened caution.
LED devices
Beauty devices are included only where the regulatory boundary remains clear.
Devices
At-home devices demand more caution than simple cosmetics.