cosmetics

Also known as makeup, make-up

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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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Research

147,435 papers

Safety review of phenoxyethanol when used as a preservative in cosmetics.ReviewJournal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV · 2019Dréno B, Zuberbier T, Gelmetti C et al.DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15944
TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of cosmetics on the ocular surface.The ocular surface · 2023Sullivan DA, da Costa AX, Del Duca E et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.jtos.2023.04.005
Essential Oils as Natural Sources of Fragrance Compounds for Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals.ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Sharmeen JB, Mahomoodally FM, Zengin G et al.DOI: 10.3390/molecules26030666
Regulation of Cosmetics in the United States.ReviewDermatologic clinics · 2022Katz LM, Lewis KM, Spence S et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2022.02.006
Hair cosmetics.ReviewDermatologic clinics · 1991Draelos ZK
Safety Assessment of Methylxanthines as Used in Cosmetics.ReviewInternational journal of toxicology · 2024Cherian PA, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.DOI: 10.1177/10915818241260282
Current opinion on risk assessment of cosmetics.ReviewJournal of toxicology and environmental health. Part B, Critical reviews · 2021Kim KB, Kwack SJ, Lee JY et al.DOI: 10.1080/10937404.2021.1907264
Emerging trends of nanotechnology in advanced cosmetics.ReviewColloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces · 2022Dubey SK, Dey A, Singhvi G et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112440

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Article

28 sections

Contents

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

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.