neurocosmetic

English

Etymology

From neuro- +‎ cosmetic.

Noun

neurocosmetic (plural neurocosmetics)

  1. A cosmetic which affects the nervous system. [from 2000s]

Adjective

neurocosmetic (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to neurocosmetics.
    • 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:
      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.
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