Cosmetics are the substances or products that are used for protecting or enhancing the appearance or look of a person or even controlling body odor. There can be several types of cosmetics. Cosmetics can be for the skin and hair. The skin care cosmetics can be for any part of the body. Again, cosmetics can be for external make up and even for the treatment of the skin or hair. There are several skin-care creams, gels, lotions and powders available in the market. Cosmetics also include perfumes and deodorants used for imparting fragrance to the body. Again, there are fingernail and toenail polishes, lipsticks, permanent waves, eye and facial makeup, hair colors, sprays and gels which come under the cosmetics.
These cosmetics or beauty products are separate for the babies, kids, adults, aged people and for men and women. The cosmetics for the babies can include baby bath oils, bath salts, bubble baths, shampoos, butters and others. Make up is just a kind of cosmetics which are more often used for enhancing the look or for a make over. Cosmetics as a whole take into inclusion these make up products as well as skin care products. Cosmetics are required for cleansing, beautifying and altering the look or for making oneself more attractive and appealing.
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According to the archaeological evidence, the use of cosmetics was first found in the Ancient Egypt which was around 4000 BC. The use of cosmetics was also seen in the Ancient Romans and the Greeks. The cosmetics that were used by the ancient Romans and the Egyptians were mainly made of poisonous mercury and sometimes even lead was used.The middle ages saw the usage of cosmetics in the western world but then the usage was restricted to the upper classes. |
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Queen Victoria had declared makeup as vulgar and only accepted the actors using make up.
Today the scenario has changed several folds and cosmetics are a part of our daily lives. Today some of the leading cosmetic brands are L'Oreal, Lakme, Revlon, Mac, Clinique, The Body Shop, Avon and Oriflame. There are herbal cosmetics also these days and some of the leading herbal cosmetics are by the brands like Shahnaz Hussain and Lotus. Today Aromatherapy cosmetics are also making great rounds and the products by Blossom Kochhar are a great hit in the market. Cosmetic contact lenses are also very popular these days and people are becoming attracted to colored lenses which changes the look immediately.
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