cosmetics
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Cosmetics are products applied to the skin, hair, or face to enhance appearance or maintain personal grooming, ranging from everyday items like skin care products to bold theatrical makeup. They matter because they're widely used in daily life, available in various settings like pharmacies, and play a role in both personal presentation and artistic performances.
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- Definition and etymology
- Legal definition
- Use
- History
- Types of cosmetics
- Decorative
- Skincare
- Hair care
- Perfume
- Tools
- Brushes
- Other applicators
- Ingredients
- Natural
- Mineral
- Microplastics
- Packaging
- Industry
- Safety evaluation
- Animal testing
- Legislation
- Europe
- United States
- Brazil
- International
- See also
- References
- Further reading
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Cosmetics are substances that are intended for application to the body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering appearance. They are mixtures of chemical compounds derived from either natural sources or created synthetically. Cosmetics have various purposes, including personal and skin care. They can also be used to conceal blemishes and enhance natural features (such as the eyebrows and eyelashes). Makeup can add color to the face, enhance features, or alter appearance to resemble a different person, creature, or object.