With the continuous development of science and technology, cosmetics have been updated generation after generation. In recent years, a cosmeceutical ingredient has become very popular and has been hyped up. So what is the difference between it and the cosmetics we usually use?
What are cosmetics?
Cosmetic is a product for external application, which aims to improve the appearance of skin, beautify facial or physical features and enhance personal image. They are usually used for cosmetic, maintenance and modification purposes, including but not limited to the following aspects:
Skin color modification: Cosmetics can be used to adjust the color and uniformity of skin, such as liquid foundation, concealer, blush and foundation.
Eye decoration: eye shadow, mascara and eyeliner are used to highlight the outline of the eyes and increase the charm of the eyes.
Lip beauty: Lipstick, lip gloss and lip honey can help shape a full lip contour and enhance lip color.
Decorate nails: nail polish, nail paste, etc. are used to decorate nails to make them more beautiful.
Skin care: skin care cosmetics, such as facial cleanser, cream, mask, etc., are used to keep the skin healthy, moisturize and resist aging.
What are cosmeceuticals?
Cosmetics are a kind of products that combine pharmaceutical ingredients and cosmetic characteristics. They have certain pharmacological effects and can be used to treat, improve skin problems and promote healthy skin. Compared with traditional cosmetics, cosmeceuticals emphasize their pharmaceutical effects and therapeutic functions.
The characteristics of cosmeceuticals include the following aspects:
Pharmaceutical ingredients: Cosmetics usually contain pharmaceutical ingredients or active ingredients, such as antibacterial agents, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory ingredients, vitamins, etc., which can treat, improve or prevent skin problems.
Professionalism: Cosmetics usually need to be purchased in pharmacies or medical institutions, because they have certain pharmacological effects and need the guidance and supervision of professionals. When purchasing and using, it is recommended to consult a doctor or pharmacist to ensure the correct usage and dosage.
Ensure safety and effectiveness: the production and sales of cosmeceuticals are strictly regulated and standardized to ensure their safety and effectiveness. Relevant laws and regulations require that cosmeceuticals must undergo clinical trials and related scientific research to prove the therapeutic effect of their pharmaceutical ingredients on skin problems.
What is the difference between cosmetics and cosmeceuticals?
Uses: Cosmetics are mainly used for beauty and appearance improvement, including skin modification and aesthetic enhancement. Cosmetics are mainly used to treat and improve skin problems, such as acne and eczema.
Ingredients: The ingredients of cosmetics mainly include various chemicals, natural extracts and synthetic ingredients, such as spices, colorants and preservatives. The ingredients of cosmeceuticals pay more attention to pharmacological effects, and usually contain pharmaceutical ingredients or active ingredients, such as antibacterial agents and antioxidants.
Safety: Cosmetics have relatively low safety requirements and are mainly designed for cosmetic purposes, which will not cause direct harm to human body. However, cosmeceuticals require higher safety, which requires strict testing and supervision to ensure their effectiveness and safety in treatment.
Sales channels: cosmetics can be sold in major shopping malls, supermarkets and beauty shops. Cosmetics generally need to be purchased in pharmacies or medical institutions, because they have therapeutic effects and need professional guidance and supervision.
In terms of composition
Pharmaceutical ingredients: Cosmetics usually contain pharmaceutical ingredients or active ingredients, such as antibacterial agents, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory ingredients, vitamins, etc., which can treat, improve or prevent skin problems. The ingredients in cosmetics are relatively simple, mainly including basic ingredients, such as emollients, softeners, pigments, and functional ingredients, such as antioxidants and humectants.
Ingredient concentration: The ingredients in cosmetics usually contain higher concentration of active ingredients, which are used to treat specific skin problems, while the concentration of ingredients in cosmetics is relatively low, which is mainly used as the basic support to improve appearance and enhance aesthetic feeling.
Safety and effectiveness: the production and sales of cosmeceuticals are subject to stricter supervision and regulation to ensure their safety and effectiveness, and their pharmacological effects need to be proved by clinical trials and scientific research. The supervision of cosmetics is relatively loose and does not require the same strict inspection.
In terms of efficacy
Purpose and effect: The main purpose of cosmetics is to beautify appearance and enhance personal image, and they mainly focus on improving skin appearance, modifying features or enhancing aesthetic feeling. Cosmetics, on the other hand, pay more attention to treating, improving skin problems and promoting healthy skin, and have certain pharmacological effects.
Ingredients and dosage: Cosmetics usually contain some basic ingredients, such as emollients, softeners, pigments, etc., and some functional ingredients, such as antioxidants and humectants, etc., but their dosage is relatively low. Cosmetics usually contain higher concentrations of active ingredients, such as antibacterial agents, anti-inflammatory ingredients, vitamins, etc., which are used to treat specific skin problems.
Purchase channels and supervision: cosmetics can be purchased in supermarkets, beauty shops and online, while cosmeceuticals usually need to be purchased in pharmacies or medical institutions, and need the guidance and supervision of professionals. The production and sales of cosmeceuticals are subject to stricter supervision to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
What are the ingredients in cosmeceuticals?
Various drugs are often added according to special uses and purposes, such as vitamins, amino acids, antihistamines, ultraviolet absorbers, astringents, sweating agents, etc.
List several ingredients that we are usually familiar with: super moisturizer-hyaluronic acid, whitening, and lightening-vitamin C and its derivatives, skin beautifying-fruit acid (allantoin, glycolic acid, etc.)
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