Dermopharmacy

According to the official definition, dermopharmacy is the science behind the collection of cosmetics and cosmetics-related products, including body hygiene whose manufacture and control fall under the guidance of the pharmaceutical profession. It is considered a branch of pharmacy and holds equal weight with dermopharmacology and pharmacology.

Dermopharmacology permits a harmonious approach to the science of cosmetics that is intrinsic to the skin’s specific needs.

These products are:

• Sunscreens. They protect the hair and the skin from solar radiations. 

• Treatment products, for specific skin and hair care, for example: moisturizing treatment, anti-wrinkle, anti-cellulite or anti-hair loss products among others.

• Hygiene and personal care products. They are used for cleaning the skin or hair.

• Decorative cosmetics. They are used for improving our appearance aesthetically, as for example eye shadows, nail polishes, hairsprays, etc.