create your own skincare line

What ingredients are safe and legal in skincare formulations?

By Blake Mereby · Last reviewed August 8, 2026

Safe ingredients include glycerin, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and plant extracts. Banned or restricted ingredients vary by region: retinol is restricted in EU cosmetics but allowed in U.S. A cosmetic chemist from AJ Cosmo Labs will formulate within your target market's regulations and supply ingredient safety documentation.

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