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kaging or advertisement, this statement cannot
be made on the purchase value. A special CON- EXPRESSIONS SUCH AS SPF50+, babies or sensitive adults and can be
SUMER PANEL test must have been conducted SPF50, SPF30 IN SUNSCREEN PRO- written after ophthalmologic testing and if
for the product and the results reported. DUCTS; appropriate.

IF THERE IS A VEGAN STATEMENT If there are such SPF statements on the packa- WITH ORGANIC OR NATURAL
ging of the products, it means that the product INGREDIENTS
If there is a vegan expression; It means “does not has been tested and provides protection.SPF
contain substances of animal origin”. (Sun Protection Factor) Value: The SPF value of Formulated with Organic or Natural Ingredients:
the product indicates the level of protection it pro- Indicates that the product is made with organic
In cases declared by the audit of special certifica- vides against the sun. A higher SPF value provi- or natural ingredients.
tion bodies, the LOGO of the relevant institutions des higher protection.Broad Spectrum: Indicates
is used, otherwise the statements are based on that the product provides protection against both ORGANIC PRODUCT AND/OR
the company’s declaration. UVA and UVB rays. This is important because NATURAL PRODUCT CLAIM
both UVA and UVB rays can damage the skin.
NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS Waterproof or Water Resistant: Indicates how In this way, if it is emphasized that the product is
resistant the product is to water. This indicates Organic and Natural, the product can be offered
Not Tested on Animals: Indicates that the product whether the product continues to protect after to the market using the logo of the relevant orga-
has not been tested on animals and does not sweating or swimming. It can be said according nization under the supervision of internationally
cause harm to animals. In cases declared by the to the test result. recognized certification bodies.
audit of special certification bodies, the LOGO
of the relevant institutions is used, otherwise NON-COMEDOGENIC EXPRESSIONS SUITABLE FOR COSMETIC
the statements are based on the company’s PRODUCT FUNCTIONS, TEST-FREE
declaration. It states that the product will not clog pores Ì Nourishes the hair.
and cause acne formation. It can be written if Ì Strengthens the hair.
In Turkey, testing cosmetic products on animals the products are tested and successful. Ì Prevents dandruff formation.
was banned by the “Regulation on the Prohi- Ì Increases the shine of the hair.
bition of Testing of Cosmetic Products on Ani- NO EYE BURNING Ì Prevents hair electrification.
mals”, adopted in 2013 and enforced in 2015. Ì Moisturizes the hair.
This significant step prioritizes animal rights and The phrase ‘No Eye Burn’ on a product Ì Cleanses the hair.
ethical concerns. packaging is often used in shampoos for Ì Volumizes the hair.