Issue 10/2025
Cholakidu, A.
College of Medicine,
Medical University – Pleven
Biocosmetics includes cosmetic preparations that do not contain chemical substances and polluting elements –
pesticides, genetically modified, synthetic products and others. In addition to humans, these substances can also be harmful to the environment. Prepared on the basis of living raw materials, biocosmetics have real and long-term effectiveness.
Objective: To study the opinion and attitudes towards the use of biocosmetics among the population.
Methods: Documentary method – literary review of the problem. Sociological method – developing a questionnaire and conducting an anonymous survey; Statistical method – the data were processed with MS Excel and the results were placed in graphic images.
Results: Most of the respondents know what „bioproduct“ means, respectively biocosmetics, but a small number distinguish the concepts of „organic“, „bio“ and „natural“. Most of the respondents have used natural cosmetics and they are satisfied.
Conclusion: The demand and use of quality bio-cosmetics is growing both globally and in Bulgaria. The popularity of these products is manifested by the growing global awareness of the harmful effects of chemicals and the desire to take better care of ourselves
Key words: biocosmetics, certified, natural, organic, synthetic
Address for correspondence:
Cholakidu, A.
College of Medicine, Medical Unviersity – Pleven
1, S.v. Kliment Ohridsky, Str.
5800, Pleven