Cosmetic vs Therapeutic Products

How do you know if your product is a cosmetic or Therapeutic? Let’s look at the difference between them:

Cosmetic v Therapeutic Products

In Australia substance to be used on any external part of the body, or inside the mouth, which:

  • Alters the odour of the body
  • Cleanses the body
  • Perfumes the body
  • Protects the body
  • Maintains it in good condition

Cosmetics can only have an impact or effect on the epidermal layer of the skin.

Cosmetic Products – Samples

Therapeutic Product – Definition

In Australia, a product to be used on any external part of the body with a view to:

  • Prevent a disease or its symptons
  • Diagnose a disease or its symptons
  • Affect the structure and function

Therapeutic goods can have an impact or effect on the dermis layer of the skin and below:

Therapeutic Product – Categories

For more details about the TGA V Cosmetics and labelling requirements please contact hello@phfactor.com.au.