Comments on: What’s The Difference Between A Cosmetic And A Drug (And Why It Matters)?

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:44:54 +0000

In reply to Gauri. Gauri, thanks. I'm glad you do. :)

By: Gauri

Gauri — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 08:53:37 +0000

the post!!

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 06:26:54 +0000

In reply to Monique. Monique, you're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

By: Monique

Monique — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 01:25:21 +0000

This was a great post! Thanks

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:04:57 +0000

In reply to Dao. Dao, I agree that the whole thing can be really confusing. Unless one of the ingredients used has therapeutical properties, it really depends a lot on how the company markets a product and the claim they make. That's why products with ingredients such as retinol can be considered both a cosmetic and drugs depending on the promises they make. I think it gets ridiculous sometimes and that there should be clearer rules.

By: Dao

Dao — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:02:01 +0000

The cosmetic or drug debate is confusing sometimes. We have vitamin A, which is considered to be a drug and a supplement. But as retinol, it is also an ingredient in cosmetics. Hyaluronic acid is another example. Currently, the FDA does not regulate on cosmetics and supplements. Remember Latisse? It used to be a non-prescription item until the FDA found out the active ingredient is used in a type of eye drop.