What are Cosmeceuticals
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The combination of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics is Cosmeceuticals. They are the cosmetic products which include biologically active ingredients with drug like benefits. These products claim to minimize the signs of aging like wrinkles, loss of collagen, hyper pigmentation, fine lines and elastin. There are many products in the market that promote their anti-aging effects. One of those anti-aging products is Cosmeceuticals. However, many skin experts claim this product to be different from others. Many people go for the option of this anti aging process without even knowing what are cosmeceuticals?
What are Cosmeceuticals?
To define the term cosmeceuticals, in short, is the cosmetic product claiming to have advantages of pharmaceutical.
This product is efficient in dealing with the problems of first signs of aging. It includes ingredients like enzymes, stem cells, ceramides, vitamins, pepticides and essential oils. The effect of such product is that it enhances your skin’s health and beauty. It alters the structure of the skin and gives it a glowing look. Such products improve the functioning of the skin and make the skin look healthier. Along with repairing the skin problem, the product also prevents the signs from returning back.
Ingredients Included
Some other ingredients like Vitamin E, soy, teas, grape seeds, and pomegranate, which are included in the product, give your skin a glowing look. Such products are more popular in North America as compared to other countries. After cosmeceutical moisturizers, hydroxy acids and anti-cellulite creams are on the second list in the North American market.
When this product was introduced in the market, many controversies had come up with it. Some claimed that it is a misleading product for the fact that it did not go through a particular testing, which rest of pharmaceutical products go through. Some people believe that the term is right and its effectiveness can be determined only by the individual consumers who use it.
Many people say that the ingredients which are added in cosmeceuticals can later harm your body, especially the skin. People who have used it prefer this product for its ability to make your skin look fresh and healthy.
Cosmeceuticals are divided as per the active ingredients:
- Pepticides are small proteins which stimulate the collagen production and thicken your skin.
- Some antioxidants are used for reducing the effects of radicals which damage the skin cells and result into inflammation.
- There are certain growth factors which play a role in division of cell and also act as chemical messengers between them. It also helps new cells to grow in a proper manner. It also helps in making and distributing elastin and collagen.
As per the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the term cosmeceuticals is not a recognized one. However, many cosmetic industries suggest this product as the one that gives drug like advantages. The product is not approved by FDA as it is subject to an intensive review. If a product contains any drug ingredients, then it needs to be approved as a drug.
Most of the people without even knowing what are cosmeceuticals, buy them. However, more than customers, the products have been proved beneficial for the manufacturers because they are not approved by FDA. According to the rule, FDA approved drugs can be very costly and have more chances of not to be a legally-marketable product. If you are planning to get this product, know its good and bad effects. Buy the one that will suit your skin.
About the Author
Bone brake is a well known allergist. His practice encompasses naturopathy, herbal medicine and nutrition. Skin conditions treated include eczema, psoriasis and acne. He explored the treatment of allergies and allergic based conditions such as asthma, eczema and hayfever are by using different diets and techniques such as blood type diet, rotation diet, exclusion diet and kinesiology
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