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Definition of cosmeceutical
: a cosmetic preparation that has pharmaceutical properties
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“Cosmeceutical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmeceutical. Accessed 19 Aug. 2022.
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cos·me·ceu·ti·cal
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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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The first known use of cosmeceutical was in 1985
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