title: [Review of current situations and prospects of research and development on traditional Chinese medicine cosmetics].
abstract: The definition, history, classification and advantages of traditional Chinese medicine cosmetics (TCMC) were summarized in this article. The domestic and foreign current situations of research and development of TCMC were particularly introduced. The application and authorization of TCMC in China were also briefly mentioned. Finally, the developmental prospects of TCMC in China were discussed in two aspects of the strategy of the R&D and the problems facing when it was marketed.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Medical Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100094, China.
authors.forename: Meng
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Shi-Lin
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D003358:Cosmetics / Q000145:classification / Q000266:history* / Q000592:standards; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional / Q000266:history* / Q000592:standards; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000737:chemistry*; D011786:Quality Control
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics