Cosmeceuticals: Borderline between Cosmetics and Drugs

Abstract: Cosmeceuticals, a new buzzword in the twenty first century and fastest growing segment of the personal care industry. Cosmeceuticals are topical cosmetic-pharmaceutical hybrid products intended to enhance the health and beauty of skin by providing a specific result, ranging from acne-control and anti-wrinkling effects to sun protection. Raymond Reed, founder of the U.S. Society of cosmetic chemists, created the concept of "cosmeceutical" in 1961. However, the Egyptians were the first to recognize the health properties of cosmetics. Up to the 19th century, there was no distinction between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, the separation occurred when the first modern pharmaceutical industry was developed. In the late 1970s, Albert Klingman reactivated interest in cosmeceuticals by developing a formula to improve the appearance of UV damaged and wrinkled skin, using retinoic acid. Some of the cosmeceutical products are skin moisturizers, sunscreens, fairness creams and hair care products. Cosmeceuticals rapidly expanded in the 1980s due to hydroxy acids (natural fruit acids) used as an exfoliants, which are effective against wrinkles.

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