It will not be wrong to mention that modern cosmetic and skin care products are mostly safe today and the chances of adverse reactions to them are very rare in spite of the fact that a large number of people are using these products over a lifetime. However, with an ever-rising need of intensifying the biological activity and therapeutic efficacy of these cosmetic products, it will not be possible to avoid the risk of side effects increasing in the future. Hence, it becomes important for dermatologists to familiarize themselves with all possible untoward reactions to cosmetics.