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Preexisting medical conditions
Polypharmacy
Increased sensitivity
Kidney or liver disease

Cosmetics at your pharmacy!

FDA stated that some cosmetics are also nonprescription drugs.
Such products must meet the regulatory requirements (including labeling and packaging) for
both cosmetics and drugs.
Additionally, many legal precedents are in place for products that have crossed the line from
cosmetic to drug—so-called cosmeceuticals

Cosmetics That May Also Be Drugs

Topical antimicrobial products (e.g., soaps containing antimicrobials)
Skin protectants
Sunscreen products
Antiperspirant products
Skin-bleaching products
Nail hardeners
Teeth whiteners with bleach
Eye wrinkle creams/ antiaging creams