Definition of cosmeceutical
: a cosmetic preparation that has pharmaceutical properties
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Origin and Etymology of cosmeceutical
cosmetic + pharmaceutical
First Known Use: 1985
Medical Dictionary
cosmeceutical
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cos·me·ceu·ti·cal
\ˌkäz-mə-ˈsüt-i-kəl\
Medical Definition of cosmeceutical
: a preparation (as of benzoyl peroxide or retinol) that possesses both cosmetic and pharmaceutical properties
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