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Cosmetics MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Cosmetics
Tree Number(s)
D27.720.269
J01.516.213
Unique ID
D003358
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003358
Annotation
general or unspecified: prefer specifics
Scope Note
Substances intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions. Included in this definition are skin creams, lotions, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye and facial makeup preparations, permanent waves, hair colors, toothpastes, and deodorants, as well as any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition Office of Cosmetics Fact Sheet (web page) Feb 1995)
Entry Term(s)
Personal Care Products
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2019/05/07
Cosmetics Preferred
Personal Care Products Broader
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