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In this section: Cosmetic Products

Cosmetic Tanning Products

The resources listed below provide information on tanning products that are regulated as cosmetics.

For information on tanning beds and booths, which are regulated as radiation-emitting devices and not as cosmetics, see Sunlamps and Sunlamp Products (Tanning Beds/Booths).

Sunscreens are regulated as drugs. Products intended both as makeup and sun protection are both cosmetics and drugs. To learn more, see "Makeup."

Resources on Tanning Products That Are Regulated as Cosmetics

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