COSMETICS

What are Cosmetics?

A "cosmetic" is any substance used to clean, improve or change the complexion, skin, hair, nails or teeth. Cosmetics include beauty preparations (make-up, perfume, skin cream, nail polish) and grooming aids (soap, shampoo, shaving cream, deodorant).

What's the difference between a Cosmetic, drug and a natural Heath Product?

It has all to do with the claims and Active ingredients.

Products that claim to have a therapeutic effect (e.g. to prevent or treat disease), or that contain certain active ingredients not allowed in cosmetics are considered to be drugs.
Products containing natural active ingredients that claim to have a therapeutic effect (for example, a topical herbal remedy to speed scar healing) are considered natural health products.
Items that are intended to be eaten and do not have a therapeutic effect or claim are food products, such as chewing gum.

Difference cosmetic product versus a drug product

Drugs can post a Therapeutic claim, have an approved DIN and an Active ingredient.