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==Definition==
Cosmetics are products that are applied to the body especially [[face]] to improve the physical appearance or to cleanse the body except [[soaps]]. If a product is intended only to cleanse the body or to make a person more attractive, it’s still a cosmetic with the exception of [[soaps]]. So, if a product such as a shower gel is intended only to cleanse the body, or a perfume or cologne is intended only to make a person smell good, it’s a cosmetic.
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The FD&C Act defines cosmetics by their intended use, as "articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body for [[cleansing]], [[beautification|beautifying]], promoting [[attractiveness]], or altering the [[appearance]]" (FD&C Act, sec. 201(i)). Among the products included in this definition are skin [[moisturizer]]s, [[perfume]]s, [[lipstick]]s, [[nail polish|fingernail polishes]], eye and [[facial makeup]], cleansing [[shampoo]]s, permanent waves, [[hair colors]], and [[deodorant]]s, as well as any substance intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. It does not include soap. (To learn what products are considered "soap" for regulatory purposes, see "Soap."
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But, if the product is intended for a therapeutic use, such as treating or preventing [[disease]], or to affect the structure or function of the body, it’s a [[drug]] (FD&C Act, 201(g)), or in some cases a [[medical device]] (FD&C Act, 201(h)), even if it affects the appearance. Other “personal care products” may be regulated as [[dietary supplements]] or as [[consumer products]].

==Regulation==
In the [[United States]], the [[FDA]] (Food and Drug Administration) regulates the cosmetics. According the FDA, the law does not require cosmetic products and ingredients, other than color additives, to have FDA approval before they go on the market, but there are laws and regulations that apply to cosmetics on the market in interstate commerce. The two most important laws pertaining to cosmetics marketed in the United States are the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA).

==Types of cosmetic products==
''' baby products'''
* [[Baby shampoos]]
* [[Lotions]], [[Oils]], [[Powders]], and [[Creams]]
* [[Other baby products]]
'''02. Bath preparations'''
* [[Bath oils]], [[Tablets]], and [[Salts]]
* [[Bubble bath]]
* [[Bath capsules]]
* [[Other bath preparations]]
'''03. Eye makeup preparations'''
* [[Eyebrow pencil]]
* [[Eyeliner]]
* [[Eye shadow]]
* [[Eye lotion]]
* [[Eye makeup remover]]
* [[Mascara]]
* [[Other eye makeup preparations]]
'''04. Fragrance preparations'''
* [[Cologne and toilet waters]]
* [[Perfumes]]
* [[Powders (dusting]] and [[Talcum]], excluding [[Aftershave talc]]
* [[Sachets]]
* [[Other fragrance preparations]]
'''05. Hair preparations (non-coloring)'''
* [[Hair]]
* [[Hair spray (aerosol fixatives)]]
* [[Hair straighteners]]
* [[Permanent waves]]
* [[Rinses (non-coloring)]]
* [[Shampoos (non-coloring)]]
* [[Tonics]], [[Dressings]], and other [[Hair grooming aids]]
* [[Wave sets]]
* [[Other hair preparations]]
'''06. Hair coloring preparations'''
* [[Hair dyes]] and [[Hair colors]] (all types requiring caution statements and patch tests)
* [[Hair tints]]
* [[Hair rinses (coloring)]]
* [[Hair shampoos (coloring)]]
* [[Hair color sprays (aerosol)]]
* [[Hair lighteners with color]]
* [[Hair bleaches]]
* [[Other hair coloring preparations]]
'''07. Makeup preparations (not eye)'''
* [[Blushers (all types)]]
* [[Face powders]]
* [[Foundations]]
* [[Leg and body paints]]
* [[Lipstick]]
* [[Makeup bases]]
* [[Rouges]]
* [[Makeup fixatives]]
* [[Other makeup preparations]]
'''08. Manicuring preparations'''
* [[Basecoats and undercoats]]
* [[Cuticle softeners]]
* [[Nail creams and lotions]]
* [[Nail extenders]]
* [[Nail polish and enamel]]
* [[Nail polish and enamel removers]]
* [[Other manicuring preparations]]
'''09. Oral hygiene products'''
* [[Dentifrices aerosol]], [[Liquid]], [[Pastes]], and [[Powders]]
* [[Mouthwash]]es and [[breath fresheners]] (liquids and sprays)
* [[Other oral hygiene products]]
'''10. Personal cleanliness'''
* [[Bath soaps and detergents]]
* [[Deodorants (underarm)]]
* [[Douches]]
* [[Feminine deodorants]]
* [[Other personal cleanliness products]]
'''11. Shaving preparations'''
* [[Aftershave lotion]]
* [[Beard softeners]]
* [[Men's talcum]]
* [[Preshave lotions]] (all types)</li>
* [[Shaving cream aerosol]], [[Brushless]], and [[Lather]]
* [[Shaving soap cakes]], [[Sticks]], [[Etc.)]]
* [[Other shaving preparations]]
'''12. Skin care preparations such as [[Creams]], [[Lotions]], [[Powders]], and [[Sprays]]'''
* [[Cleansing creams]], [[Cleansing lotions]], [[Liquids]], and [[Pads]]
* [[Depilatories]]
* [[Face]] and [[Neck]] (excluding shaving preparations)
* [[Body]] and [[Hand]] (excluding shaving preparations)
* [[Foot powders and sprays]]
* [[Moisturizing]]
* [[Paste masks]] or [[Mud packs]]
* [[Skin fresheners]]
* [[Other skin care preparations]]
'''13. Suntan preparations'''
* [[Suntan gels]], [[Creams]], and [[Liquids]]
* [[Indoor tanning preparations]]
* [[Other suntan preparations]]

== See also ==
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* [[Airbrush makeup]]
* [[Makeup brush]]
* [[Body art]]
* [[Contouring]]
* [[Cosmetic packaging]]
* [[Electrotherapy]]
* [[Female cosmetic coalitions]]
* [[Henna]]
* [[Ingredients of cosmetics]]
* [[Male cosmetics]]
* [[Moulage]]
* [[Natural skin care]]
* [[Permanent makeup]]
* [[Skin care]]
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Prab at 15:02, 27 March 2022