cosmeceutical

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cos·me·ceu·ti·cal | \ ˌkäz-mə-ˈsü-ti-kəl

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Definition of cosmeceutical

: a cosmetic preparation that has pharmaceutical properties

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Recent Examples on the Web The lines between industries such as Big Pharma and Big Food are blurring—witness the growth of nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals. — The Economist, "The business of the body," 11 July 2019

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“Cosmeceutical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmeceutical. Accessed 15 May. 2021.

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cosmeceutical

noun

cos·me·ceu·ti·cal | \ ˌkäz-mə-ˈsüt-i-kəl

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Medical Definition of cosmeceutical

: a preparation (as of benzoyl peroxide or retinol) that possesses both cosmetic and pharmaceutical properties

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