cosmetics n : a toiletry designed to beautify the body [syn: cosmetic]

English

Noun

cosmetics

1. Preparations applied externally to change or enhance the beauty of skin, hair, nails, lips, and eyes.
2. The study of such products.

Translations

Cosmetics (pronunciation: cosmetic) are substances used to enhance or protect the appearance or odor of the human body. Cosmetics include skin-care creams, lotions, powders, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail and toenail polishes, eye and facial makeup, permanent waves, colored contact lenses, hair colors, hair sprays and gels, deodorants, baby products, bath oils, bubble baths, bath salts, butters and many other types of products. Their use is widespread, especially among women in Western countries. A subset of cosmetics is called "make-up," which refers primarily to colored products intended to alter the user’s appearance. Many manufacturers distinguish between decorative cosmetics and care cosmetics.

The manufacture of cosmetics is currently dominated by a small number of multinational corporations that originated in the early 20th century, but the distribution and sale of cosmetics is spread among a wide range of different businesses. The U.S. FDA which regulates cosmetics in the United States

History

• Body art
• Cosmeceutical
• Cosmetic surgery
• Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association
• Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
• Henna
• Make-up artist
• Moulage
• Permanent makeup
• Society of Cosmetic Chemists

References

Further reading

• A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients: Complete Information About the Harmful and Desirable Ingredients in Cosmetics (Paperback)

• Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me(Paperback)

External links

• The British Library - finding information on the cosmetics and toiletries industry
• List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (Health Canada)
• CTPA The UK trade Association
• Free tips and makeup advice
• Cosmetic and Beauty Product Reviews and Advice

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