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Review Article

A Comprehensive Review of Cosmeceutical Chemistry

Author(s): Neelottama Kushwaha* and Swatantra K.S. Kushwaha

Volume 2, 2023

Published on: 12 July, 2023

Article ID: e130423215737 Pages: 11

DOI: 10.2174/2666779702666230413090319

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Abstract

The confluence of three key fields, namely, cosmetics, pharmaceutics, and the chemistry of cosmetic items with the human body system, is known as cosmeceutical chemistry. The most remarkable logical knowledge and innovation are incorporated into cosmetology, including science, pharmacology, subatomic physics and nervous system science, etc. Cosmetics are items created to beautify, protect, and change the appearance of our bodies' external features. Water, emulsifiers, preservatives, thickeners, moisturizing agents, colors, and perfumes are the main components found in the majority of cosmetics. Ingredients may be synthetic or naturally occurring, but how they may affect our health mostly depends on the chemical substances they are made of. The concentrations of potentially harmful compounds present in cosmetics are thought to be too low to endanger human health. Nowadays, various types of cosmetics are available in the market such as lotions, lipstick, colognes, nail paints, and other products. After using the base cream, various cosmetics, such as face powder, provide skin luster. To achieve detergency, wetting, emulsifying, re-coloring, and moderating effects, cosmetic fixings/excipients are used. Some unfriendly synthetic reactions in the preparation of cosmetics cause serious dangerous effects on people and the environment. The usage of several cosmetics has restorative effects. Once more, each population has a specific makeup of cosmetic users. The distinction between cosmetic and medical research is becoming increasingly blurred as a result of this growing application of science to beauty. Leading cosmetic companies' laboratories conduct cutting-edge research in areas like grid science, cell reinforcements, and mature forms. Their manufacturing, marketing, and delivery should all be subject to proper rules and regulations in addition to pricing.

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