Evolution of Cosmetics: Increased Need for Experimental Clinical Medicine

Cosmetics, once regarded as a luxury, have evolved into socially beneficial products that satisfy the physical and emotional needs of modern men and women. Their roles have expanded to include protection from UV exposure, weather and disease, and to obscure signs of senescence; they also provide emotional comfort and satisfaction. As a result, the number of drugs or drug-like active ingredients is increasing rapidly, generating an emphatic need for advanced clinical testing methods, safety, and efficacy substantiation. This will ensure compliance with government regulations. Therefore, we require a heightened strategy that ensures evidence-based approaches as for other practices with clinical implications.