"cosmeceutical" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cosmeceuticals [plural]
Etymology: Blend of cosmetic + pharmaceutical Etymology templates: {{blend|en|cosmetic|pharmaceutical}} Blend of cosmetic + pharmaceutical Head templates: {{en-noun}} cosmeceutical (plural cosmeceuticals)
  1. Any cosmetic that is claimed to have a medicinal action Wikipedia link: cosmeceutical Categories (topical): Cosmetics Related terms: nutricosmetics Translations (Translations): cosméceutique [masculine] (French)

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