What a cosmetic claim means
Cosmetic language often discusses appearance, feel or cleansing. In the United States, intended use helps distinguish cosmetics from drugs; disease-treatment or structure/function claims may change the regulatory category. Other markets have their own requirements. Do not assume that a marketing term resolves classification.
Look beyond one highlighted ingredient
A product is a formulation, not just its featured peptide. Texture, packaging, other ingredients, directions and storage can matter. A concentration claim or ingredient name alone does not prove that a finished serum produces the result you expect.
Keep expectations proportional
Separate a plausible mechanism from evidence about a marketed product. Ask what outcome was actually assessed and how the product was compared with a control. Photographs and testimonials are not substitutes for a transparent, relevant study design.
Your own use questions
Follow the specific product label and seek professional advice for individual skin problems. If a product causes an adverse reaction, stop using it and consult an appropriate professional. The calculator sorts preferences; it is not a skin assessment.
Sources & references
- FDA: Cosmetics Labeling Claims ↗
- FDA: Is It a Cosmetic, a Drug, or Both? ↗
- HSA: Staying safe while looking good with cosmetic products ↗
A chemical record identifies a reference, a study reports a defined investigation, and a product label concerns a specific medicine. A supplier catalogue is not clinical evidence.
General education, not personal medical advice. Ask an appropriately qualified professional about a medicine, symptom or treatment question.