Cosmetics

Substances intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions. Included in this definition are skin creams, lotions, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye and facial makeup preparations, permanent waves, hair colors, toothpastes, and deodorants, as well as any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Office of Cosmetics Fact Sheet (web page) Feb 1995)

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Tree Number(s): D27.720.269, J01.516.213

MeSH Unique ID: D003358

Entry Terms:

• Personal Care Products
• Care Product, Personal
• Care Products, Personal
• Personal Care Product
• Product, Personal Care
• Products, Personal Care

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Chemical Actions and Uses
Specialty Uses of Chemicals
Cosmetics
Antiperspirants
Cosmeceuticals
Dentifrices
Deodorants
Hair Preparations
Hair Bleaching Agents
Hair Dyes
Mouthwashes
Perfume
Skin Lightening Preparations
Sunscreening Agents

All MeSH Categories
Technology and Food and Beverages Category
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
Household Products
Cosmetics
Skin Cream
Skin Lightening Preparations