Pharmaceutical cosmetics: also known as medical skin care products, are cosmetic products that are formulated and applied by doctors to solve skin beauty problems from a medical perspective. Is pharmaceutical makeup a medicine or makeup? China does not have the approval number of ‘drug cosmetics’, even in foreign countries, there is no special approval number of drug cosmetics, but only the division of the department makes a difference; domestic brands are “health makeup” word, if it is a foreign brand need ” The “makeup” brand name; that is, belong to the “makeup” brand name, of course, is makeup and not medicine! What is the difference between pharmaceuticals and cosmetics? Cosmetics from the use of up to classification: makeup cosmetics, cosmetics, cosmetics, functional cosmetics; from the sales channel classification: professional line cosmetics, daily cosmetics, pharmaceutical line (pharmaceutical cosmetics) cosmetics; cosmetics and ordinary cosmetics are mainly different sales channels, in the use of cosmetics belong to the functional cosmetics category; whether from the use or from the market can be seen, cosmetics is a classification of cosmetics. What is the difference between pharmaceuticals and medicines? Drugs: the highest concentration of active ingredients; for patients with severe skin; for therapeutic purposes, will directly change the patient’s skin condition, such as: let oily skin to neutral skin, the effect is fast and obvious, but sometimes there are side effects; usually after a doctor’s prescription, to the hospital or pharmacy to buy. Pharmaceuticals: the concentration of active ingredients is second to that of drugs: allergy, damage, mild dermatitis, and general use; between the two, with the effect of repair and auxiliary drugs; not as stimulating as drugs, will slightly change the surface condition of the skin, but still mild; sold in hospitals, pharmacies, and drug stores, with professional physicians and pharmacists on hand to guide the use. What are the characteristics of pharmaceutical products? 1) Formulations must be fully disclosed, with all active ingredients and safety proven by medical literature and dermatological clinical tests, and free of recognized allergens. 2) Formulations are streamlined and free of colors, fragrances, preservatives and surfactants. 3) Higher content of active ingredients, more targeted and more effective than general care products. What are the functions of cosmeceuticals? 1) Functional activation: contains high concentrations of vitamin C, fruit acids, antioxidants, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory ingredients. 2) Auxiliary medical care: can anti-sebum, inhibit acne, sterilization, anti-bacteria, etc. 3)Repair care: Gentle repair care products suitable for poorly tolerated skin types or patients with skin problems. 4) Post-operative care: repair, sunscreen, whitening or concealer care products for use after dermabrasion, laser surgery or peels. Does pharmaceutical makeup make the skin resistant to drugs? Pharmaceutical makeup is not exactly medicine, so there is no such thing as drug resistance. The ingredients of pharmaceutical cosmetics have a stronger professionalism compared to ordinary counter products, and there are many ingredients that are the latest high-tech ingredients that have been clinically proven to be really effective, so some pharmaceutical cosmetics are recommended to be used under guidance, while depending on the specific product preaching dosage and usage. In fact, in addition to the necessary normal ingredients, cosmetics often add a variety of pharmaceuticals according to special uses and purposes, such as vitamins, amino acids, antihistamines, UV absorbers, astringents, sweat preventers, stimulants, etc. This has both cosmetic and certain preventive and therapeutic effects. However, dermatological skin care products are not pharmaceuticals, and its role is mainly to moisturize and protect the skin, and for some skin diseases can also play some auxiliary treatment role.