What are cosmetics? How are they different from over-the-counter (OTC) 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.
Source: Women’s Health