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Cosmetics (colloquially known as makeup or make-up)
are care substances used to enhance
the appearance or odor of the human body. They are
generally mixtures of chemical compounds, some being derived from natural
sources, many being synthetic.
In the
U.S., the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which regulates
cosmetics, defines cosmetics as "intended to be applied to the human
body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the
appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions." This
broad definition includes, as well, any material intended for use as
a component of a cosmetic product. The FDA specifically
excludes soap from this category.
During
the 20th century, the popularity of cosmetics increased rapidly. Cosmetics are
increasingly used by girls at a young age, especially in the United States. Due
to the fast-decreasing age of make-up users, many companies, from high-street
brands like Rimmel to higher-end products like Estee Lauder, have catered to
this expanding market by introducing more flavoured lipsticks and glosses,
cosmetics packaged in glittery, sparkly packaging and marketing and advertising
using young models. The social consequences of younger and
younger beautification had much
attention in the media over the last few years.
Criticism of cosmetics has come from a variety of sources including
some feminists, religious groups, animal rights
activists, authors and public interest groups. Growing awareness and
preference for cosmetics exists for cosmetics lacking toxic ingredients,
especially those derived from petroleum,sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS),
and parabens.
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Cosmetics are regarded as a means of enhancing one's
complexion and beautifying the skin. For examples,
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Skin
creams and lotions can be used to deep-cleanse the skin.
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If
pores in the skin are blocked, it may lead to infection and acne formation.
Various cosmetic cleansing products thoroughly cleanse the skin and remove the
dirt and microorganisms from the skin.
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After
cleansing, moisturizers are applied to prevent drying of the skin and to keep
it smooth and radiant. Moisturizers also offer excellent protection against
cold winds and act as a lubricating agent.
· There
are special sun-protection creams/lotions that can protect you from the harmful
UV rays of the sun. These creams minimize the risk of skin cancer, which is the
result of exposure to sun rays.
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Many
cosmetics contain vitamins such as A, D, E and K. These vitamins are essential
for healthy skin and hair.
· To
cope with body odor, one can use deodorants and perfumes. These help in making
one feel fresh all through the day.
· Apart
from skin care, there are also varieties of shampoos and conditioners
available, which keep the hair clean, soft and healthy.
Besides that, cosmetics are used not only for skin care,
but also to treat certain skin problems. Dark spots or pimples on the face can
be hidden using cosmetic products like concealers. You can enhance your
most attractive facial features using makeup. Moreover, you can also cover dark
circles and wrinkles using various anti-aging creams and eye makeup. Apart from that, not only your face,
you can also decorate your nails using attractive nail colours. The wide
range of hair colours available today also helps you to modify and highlight
your hair in the colour and shade of your choice.
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Increasingly, people react to the pollution in their
environment with skin diseases and allergies. Just five to ten percent of the
approximately 30 million allergy sufferers in Germany react excessively to
certain additives and preservatives, both in their food and in their cosmetic
products.
Over the years, numerous methods were developed that were aimed at
making products more durable and less perishable. As part of this, countless
synthetic additives, which were then admixed to the care products to preserve
these longer. Meanwhile, many of these substances are suspected trigger
allergies or even cancer can. These findings are based on long-term studies,
only in the wake of the global disease spread and thus many people could be
made. In spite of previous laboratory and animal experiments, it was not
possible to study these long-term effects before the introduction of these
substances. The result we see now: Excessive sensitivity of many people on
certain products.
In a nutshell, cosmetics
can bring about a huge change in your personality. However, you need to be
cautious while using the same. Before buying any cosmetic products, make sure
that they are meant for your skin type lest you want to break out into an
allergy. Buy products of reputed brands and you will be assured of excellent
quality.