Cosmetic health products like lipsticks, perfumes, nail polishes and moisturizers are carefully regulated to ensure their safety.
Some “cosmetic” products meet both definitions, such as anti-dandruff shampoos that cleanse hair while treating dandruff; deodorants marketed with sun protection claims; and moisturizers that contain sun block.
Skin Care
Skin care products are an integral component of cosmetic health, often seen as the keystones to beauty, youth and vitality. Before the widespread marketing of commercial cosmetic products became commonplace, women would use homemade beauty preparations sourced from mothers or discovered through women’s magazines for removal of freckles, ruddiness, rashes or sun damage; or wrinkles and sun damage. By 1900s’, women like Elizabeth Arden, Helena Rubinstein and Madam C.J Walker created multi-product “systems” of skincare products with claims such as cleansing, toning, firming and rejuvenation claiming skin revitalization as well.
The Museum’s collection boasts both historic, branded products as well as more advanced, clinically tested skin care treatments such as cosmeceuticals (which combine cosmetics with biologically active ingredients that have medical properties) and oral nutricosmetics, which provide benefits via digestion; both are widely available retail stores.
Bath & Body
Cosmetic health products in this category range from body wash, lotions, perfumes and other scented personal care items to bath and body works’ selection of shower gels, lotions and candles – including seasonal scents! Additionally, Bath and Body Works specialize in relaxation by offering soothing fragrances to help ease stress and tension.
Cosmetic products are generally safe for most people and can help achieve cosmetic health goals by cleansing, moisturizing and softening skin to improve its appearance and reduce wrinkles. Though cosmetics are not subject to approval by the Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA), manufacturers should still ensure they label their products with key information including ingredients, country of manufacture, batch number and expiry date along with any precautionary health warnings applicable.
Bath & Body Works Inc, formerly L Brands Inc, operates retail stores throughout the United States and sells a variety of bath and body products including home fragrance products, soaps and hand sanitizers as well as personal care items and accessories. Bath & Body Works operates through retail stores as well as international franchises/licenses and wholesale partners.
Makeup
Cosmetics are used to transform the appearance of skin, hair and nails and can be found at many places such as beauty stores, department and hypermarket stores, drugstores, variety stores, grocery stores etc.
As cosmetic products that also fall under the purview of drugs such as dandruff shampoo or fluoride toothpaste are subject to regulation by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), they have their own specific claims and ingredients requirements that need to be fulfilled by these products.
Some makeup products contain toxic combinations of chemicals that can harm our health. For instance, overexposure to TCS in antimicrobial soaps and hand sanitizers has been linked to itchy skin irritation, decreased sperm production and even cancer risk. Carefully read product labels and understand long chemical names when making safe decisions.
