What are Cosmeceuticals?

Cosmeceuticals: also known as medical skin care products, refers to cosmetics that are applied by doctors to solve skin beauty problems from a medical perspective. Originated in the Xia and Shang dynasties, it became popular abroad. It is called COSMECEUTICAL abroad, which is a product between medicine and cosmetics, which is equivalent to functional cosmetics in China. In China, there is no definition of cosmeceuticals. Only the concept is used in the industry. The identification of cosmeceutical concepts is divided into 3 groups: 1: drug cosmetics 2: medical skin care products 3: functional cosmetics such as freckle and acne products .

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Cosmeceuticals: also known as medical skin care products, refers to cosmetics that are applied by doctors to solve skin beauty problems from a medical perspective. Originated in the Xia and Shang dynasties, it became popular abroad. It is called COSMECEUTICAL abroad, which is a product between medicine and cosmetics, which is equivalent to functional cosmetics in China. In China, there is no definition of cosmeceuticals. Only the concept is used in the industry. The identification of cosmeceutical concepts is divided into 3 groups: 1: drug cosmetics 2: medical skin care products 3: functional cosmetics such as freckle and acne products .

In 2010, the former State Food and Drug Administration issued a "Notice on Strengthening Cosmetics Labeling and Declaring Daily Supervision Work", stating that the labeling and declaration of "medicine makeup" and "medical skin care products" will be used to exaggerate publicity and use medical terminology violations. As one of the focuses of daily supervision and inspection. In 2011, the "Notice on Further Strengthening the Supervision and Inspection of Cosmetics Illegal Labels" stated again that it was important to check "whether there are any illegal or illegal activities that exaggerated publicity such as small packages or labeling and declaration of" medicine "and medical skin care products". ^[1]

Looking at the past and present of China s 5,000-year antidote makeup

According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, the direct cause of skin and human aging is the decline and imbalance of the five internal organs. The central idea of traditional Chinese medicine theory about maintaining health is to maintain a dynamic balance between yin and yang, especially the balance within the five internal organs. According to the classics of traditional Chinese medicine, the functions of the five internal organs are interdependent and mutually contradictory. From the perspective of modern biology, it is necessary to maintain a dynamic balance of the interactions between many different organs, enzymes and cellular activities.

Skin aging is a complex physiological phenomenon caused by internal and external factors. Many scientists have proposed various theories, hoping to explain this natural phenomenon and find ways to delay aging. For the anti-aging effect of Chinese herbal medicine, scientists have proposed the following main mechanisms of action:

1. Delay cell aging

1 The recipe must be completely public.

2 Concise formula without pigments, fragrances, preservatives and surfactants.

3 The content of active ingredients is relatively high, with strong pertinence, which is more effective than ordinary skin care products.

Four functions of cosmeceuticals:

1 Functional activation: Contains high concentrations of vitamin C, fruit acid, antioxidants, bactericidal and anti-inflammatory ingredients

2 Auxiliary medicine: can resist sebum, inhibit acne, sterilization, anti-bacteria, etc.

3 Repairs: Gentle, repair products suitable for patients with poorly tolerated skin or skin problems

4 Post-operative care: repair, sun protection, whitening or concealer products used after dermabrasion, laser surgery or skin resurfacing.

The first category: for sensitive skin. Mild ingredients reduce skin irritation and soothe allergies.

The second category: for acne and pits and scars. By exfoliating the cuticle, control the secretion of oil to achieve a therapeutic effect.

The third category: for the large pores and acne muscles, it can effectively control the skin oil and improve the skin.

The fourth type: for dull, spotted and wrinkled skin types, whitening, firming and shiny skin can be achieved.

Fifth category: Extracted from pure natural plants, the ingredients are safe and mild, and have wonderful effects on hydration and anti-aging.

Since it is a makeup brand, it is of course cosmetics; what is the difference from traditional cosmetics that are also a makeup brand?

Cosmetics are classified according to their uses: make-up cosmetics, cosmetic products, and functional cosmetics;

Cosmetics are classified by sales channels: professional line cosmetics, daily chemical line cosmetics, and drug line (medicine) cosmetics;

It can be seen from both the application and the market that cosmeceuticals belong to a category of cosmetics.

Drugs: the highest concentration of active ingredients; suitable for patients with severe skin; for the purpose of "treatment"; access: after the doctor prescribes, go to the hospital or pharmacy to buy.

Cosmeceuticals: the concentration of active ingredients is inferior to that of medicines; sensitive, damaged, mild dermatitis, and ordinary people can use; in between, it has the effects of repairing and assisting medicines. If the medicine is not irritating, it will slightly change the skin surface condition, but it is still mild.

Access: There are professional doctors and pharmacists at the hospital, pharmacy, and drug store.

In 2010, the former State Food and Drug Administration issued a "Notice on Strengthening Cosmetics Labeling and Declaring Daily Supervision Work", stating that the labeling and declaration of "medicine makeup" and "medical skin care products" will be used to exaggerate publicity and use medical terminology violations. As one of the focuses of daily supervision and inspection.

In 2011, the "Notice on Further Strengthening the Supervision and Inspection of Cosmetics Illegal Labels" stated again that it was important to check "whether there are any illegal or illegal activities that exaggerated publicity such as small packages or labeling and declarations of" medicine "and medical skin care products". ^[1]

On August 29, 2018, the State Food and Drug Administration released on its official website the "Letter on Reply to Proposal No. 2340 of the First Session of the 13th National Committee of the CPPCC". In reply to Xu Ruixia s proposal, regarding the concept of medicine makeup, the State Food and Drug Administration emphasized that according to the Regulations on Cosmetics Hygiene Supervision, cosmetics must not promote curative effects, medical terms must not be used, and there is no medicine makeup category . In order to regulate the labeling and declaration of cosmetics, the former State Food and Drug Administration formulated and issued the Notice on Strengthening Cosmetics Labeling and Declaration of Daily Supervision Work, requiring local food and drug regulatory authorities to label and declare medicine makeup and medical skin care products. Illegal behaviors such as exaggerated publicity and use of medical terms are one of the focuses of daily supervision and inspection, and the supervision of cosmetics labeling and claims is effectively strengthened. ^[1]

On January 10, 2019, the Cosmetics Supervision Department of the State Food and Drug Administration issued the "Common Questions and Answers on Cosmetics Supervision and Management", which once again clarified China's regulatory attitude towards the concepts of "cosmetics," "medical skin care," and "cosmetics." Products registered or filed in the name of cosmetics, claiming the concepts of "medicine and cosmetics" and "medical skin care products" are illegal. ^[2]