We see so many kinds of skincare products that many of them claim to restore our skin’s youthfulness. Some of them are not quite as effective as they claim. We need to understand the difference between cosmetics and skincare drugs. Cosmetics are products people use to cleanse or change the look of the face or body.
Cosmetic products include:
- Skin creams
- Lotions
- Perfumes
- Lipsticks
- Fingernail polishes
- Eye and face make-up products
- Permanent waves
- Hair dyes
- Toothpastes
- Deodorants
Unlike drugs, which are used to treat or prevent disease in the body, cosmetics do not change or affect the body’s structure or functions. So next time if you see some products that promise you to change your skin tone or texture, read the ingredients.
Source: the Office on Women’s Health