Cosmetic cotton pads are typically small pads-approximately 5–6 cm in length-made by compressing cotton or paper pulp. They are primarily used for removing makeup and for various skincare applications. A common method of use involves placing the pad on the middle finger while holding it in place with the index and ring fingers.
Testing parameters include hormones, fluorescent substances, total bacterial count, harmful substances, *Staphylococcus aureus*, hemolytic streptococci, *Pseudomonas aeruginosa*, coliform bacteria, fungi, fluorescent whitening agents, and compositional analysis.
