The term ‘cosmeceutical’ was coined in 1984 by Dr. Albert Kligman of the University of Pennsylvania describing a hybrid category of products midway on the spectrum of cosmetics and pharmaceutical.1 The most practical definition of this term may be “a cosmetic product that is purported to have beneficial actions capable of affecting the skin positively beyond the time of its application”. In other words, cosmeceuticals are products where cosmetics and dermatology, or beauty and health, meet.
The term 'cosmeceutical' was coined in 1984 by Dr. Albert Kligman of the University of Pennsylvania describing a hybrid category of products midway on the spectrum of cosmetics and pharmaceutical.1 The most practical definition of this term may be "a cosmetic product that is purported to have beneficial actions capable of affecting the skin positively beyond the time of its application". In other words, cosmeceuticals are products where cosmetics and dermatology, or beauty and health, meet.
Based on their intended use and ability to beneficially affect structure and function of the cutis, cosmeceuticals fall in the cosmetic regulation in the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union.
Cosmeceuticals have undoubtedly taken over the personal care industry across the globe. Almost 30% to 40% of any dermatologist's prescription count across the world consists of a cosmeceutical.2 Although the precise numbers depend on the source, the global market of cosmeceuticals is valued over 65 billion USD in 2024 with a growth ranging from 4 to 9% CAGR in the next years.3
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