Greenwashing Watch
Audit· General — premium-positioning language
Marketing Heavy

"Medical-Grade / Cosmeceutical"

Regulatory expert Kamal Kaur: 'There is no such thing as medical grade skincare or cosmeceuticals. There is no legal definition for either term.' Products labeled this way face no additional regulatory oversight, no extra ingredient safety requirements, and no higher concentration thresholds — the terms exist primarily to justify premium pricing.

What to look for instead

Look for peer-reviewed clinical studies citing active concentration, methodology, and measurable outcomes.

More claims under audit
Sources
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    The Beauty Signal — Greenwashing Intelligence Report (Expanded)