Cosmetic use related adverse events and need for cosmetovigilance

Abstract

Cosmetics are applied to human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering appearance. Cosmetics are causing adverse events to users, yet evidence about its magnitude is limited among students due self-diagnosis and self-medication .To know about the cosmetic use related adverse events and to enhance awareness regarding cosmetovigilance among the students of Nirmala College of pharmacy, Muvattupuzha by an educational intervention. To assess the prevalence of cosmetics, use among the students of Nirmala college of pharmacy, Muvattupuzha.To identify the cosmetics related adverse events and knowledge , To improve the awareness regarding cosmetovigilance. By online survey using google form. The questionnaire consisted of three parts, demographic profile, utilization pattern, participant's experience of cosmetics-related adverse reactions for the last two years.an awareness program about cosmetovigilance system.  Access the knowledge of students one month after awareness.502 participants,55.2% with pimple ,55.2% with hair loss,41.4% with allergic reaction, dryness of skin, etc.