Meanings
nounneurocosmetic (plural neurocosmetics)
plural neurocosmetics
- A cosmetic which affects the nervous system.First known use 2000s
adjectiveneurocosmetic (not comparable)
- not comparableOf or pertaining to neurocosmetics.
From reading the literature on neuroperception and the skin, it will be readily understood that it is very difficult to base a sensory, “neurocosmetic’” activity on a simple mechanism.
2011, C. Mas-Chamberlin, O. Peschard, Ph. Mondon, K. Lintner, “Quantifying Skin Relaxation and Well-being” (chapter 9), in Angela C. Kozlowski, editor, Cosmetically Active Ingredients: Recent Advances, Allured Books, page 106
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