Cosmeceuticals is a portmanteau of "cosmetic" and "pharmaceutical" and refers to a category of products that have a more targeted and profound effect on the skin than traditional cosmetics.
These products are scientifically formulated with highly concentrated active ingredients that not only improve aesthetics but also offer benefits similar to those of a drug, although they cannot replace them. The goal is to treat skin blemishes more effectively, with the aim of providing benefits that go beyond simple coverage.
Cosmetics according to the law
Article 2 of the Regulation defines “cosmetic product” as any substance or mixture
intended to be applied to the external surfaces of the human body (epidermis, hair system, nails, lips, external genital organs) or to the teeth and mucous membranes of the mouth for the purpose exclusively or mainly of cleaning them, perfuming them, modifying their appearance, protecting them, keeping them in good condition or correcting body odors.
Controls, security and transparency
Although cosmeceuticals and wellness products are not subject to the same regulatory processes as pharmaceuticals, the brand demonstrates a high-quality and rigorous approach.
The fundamental distinction to consider is the following:
- Medicines (drugs) must comply with strict regulations that require clinical trials, official authorizations, and post-marketing monitoring.
- Cosmeceuticals or "wellness" products (including those making regenerative claims) operate under a less restrictive regulatory regime. For example, the "cosmeceutical" category is not recognized as a separate legal category in the US.
PhytoHeal, although positioned as advanced, remains within the aforementioned context and while still performing very effective actions Not must be considered as a drug . This implies that:
- It does not claim to solve problems related to pathologies as a drug would, but to “support”, “regenerate”, “nourish”.
- It does not necessarily require the same certification as medicines, but it adopts a high level of quality (patented ingredients, scientific rigor, innovative production know-how, transparency) to differentiate itself from many standard products.
Areas of action: what PhytoHeal products do and how they differ from drugs
The main areas declared by the brand are:
- support in the treatment of complex skin problems such as dermatitis, psoriasis, sensitive skin, scars.
- support for tissue regeneration, soothing, anti-inflammatory, nourishing at the cellular level.
- products designed to “nourish the cells,” rather than cover up superficial symptoms.