Cosmeceuticals: are they truly worth the cost?

Cosmeceuticals are the advances made within the world of dermatological products and the new beckon in skincare. Cosmeceuticals are topical cosmetic– pharmaceutical hybrids intended to enhance the health and beauty of skin. The concept propounded by Dr. Albert Kligman states that “The Cosmeceuticals are topical agents that are distributed across a broad spectrum of materials lying somewhere between pure cosmetics (lipstick and rouge) and pure drugs (antibiotics, corticosteroids). They partake of both categories”.[1] Consumers are always interested in maintaining a youthful appearance; over 560 million people in India are in the age group of 18–35 years. As median age increases, the market is going to boom, especially a growing number of women in the workforce feeling the hassle to maintain a youthful and vibrant appearance.