Abstract

Dhanya Dharman*, Shammy Rajan, Prof. Shaiju S. Dharan

ABSTRACT

Cosmetovigilance is an ongoing process and systematic monitoring of the safety of cosmetic in terms of human health. The aim of Cosmetovigilance is to detect the best effect of cosmetic product and to prevent adverse effects by taking appropriate measure. The study was conducted among pharmacy students and pharmacy graduate in Kerala by KAP questionnaire for a period of 6 month. Approximate 67 pharmacy students and pharmacy graduates were responded to this study. Among this 67 peoples, they use cosmetics to boost their confidence, for leisure purpose and without any indications, and they experiences the type of reactions were itching,burning sensation, hyper pigmentation, hair loss and running eyes. The process of Cosmetovigilance is evolving and coming up as a strong regulatory science to protect public health and beauty. In European Union, directive 76/768/EEC regulates the monitoring of cosmetics. The unwanted or adverse reactions due to cosmetic products are very low go unnoticed,or unde reported due to lack of proper organized reporting system. India can initiate to have formal Cosmetovigilance system. In future it could contribute to increased safety of cosmetics use which is important for the safeguard of public health.