Cosmeceuticals - Health Asia

Cosmeceuticals
&
Skincare
By: Dr. Najia Ashraf
M.B.B.S (DOW),M.D (SL),MsC DERM (LONDON,UK)
Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
Health Asia, Sunday 6 th July, 2008

The Preamble
• Cosmeceuticals, and other buzz words in 21 st
Century
• A revolution in global personal care market
• What do Cosmeceuticals offer

The Concept
• What is Cosmeceutical
• Where did the term “Cosmeceuticals”come from
• Is this another name for Cosmetics

The Global Scenario
• How and when did the phenomenon begin
• Fastest growing segment in personal care market
in USA, Europe & Japan
• Global sales already over US$ 50 billion
• Market response

The Advantages of Cosmeceuticals
• Address the root-causes
• Safe for long-terms use
• Complementary role
• Promote beauty through health & wellness of skin
• Cosmeceutical with natural ingredients are
preferred

The Making of Cosmeceuticals
• The major challenge
• The main ingredients used in Cosmeceuticals
–Fruit/Herb/Vegetable Extracts
–Spices
–Essential Oils
–Vitamins
–Minerals

Cosmeceuticals v/s Other Options
• Will they replace cosmetics
• Will they replace pharmaceutical products
• Will they replace cosmetic surgery

The Future Perspective & Applications
• What can we expect
• Increasing use for:
–Improving Skin Complexion
–Preventing Visible Effects of Ageing
–Controlling/Reducing Wrinkles
–Freckle & Black Spot
–Acne
–Pimples scars
–Acne & Pimple scars
–Controlling Sebum
–Reducing Cellulite

Pakistan Scenario
It is very heartening to note, that a comparatively
newer concept of Cosmeceuticals has already been
introduced in Pakistan. This will surely provide
Cosmetic Surgeons, Dermatologists, Beauticians,
and Consumers a safe and effective alternative for
maintaining a healthy and beautiful skin.