The question of whether soap is a cosmetic product or not is a little more complicated.
Soap is not categorised as a cosmetic under the US FD&C Act.
Although certain soap products may be designated as cosmetics if they include particular components or are marketed for specific purposes.
Soap is primarily used for skin cleansing, while cosmetics offer beautifying, attractiveness, appearance alteration, and protection benefits.
Beauty bar soaps are classified as cosmetics, while antibacterial soaps are classified as drugs by the FDA because they claim to kill bacteria.
Whereas, exfoliating soaps may include rough substances such as beads or pumice, which can change their purpose beyond washing.
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