Anyone who has had a writing class knows that before anything else can be written, the subject has to be defined. In this case, that is the seemingly straightforward task of defining a cosmetic, by US standards.
So, at the risk of preaching to the converted, cosmetics are:
“Articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance; and Articles intended for use as a component of any such articles; except that such term shall not include soap.”
There is also another category of topical products that is often confused with cosmetics: Over-the-Counter or OTC Drugs. These products are those that are considered to have therapeutic or preventative value, even though they may also have cosmetic properties of cleansing or beautifying. Both cosmetics and drugs are regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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