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  2. Cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    Cosmetics are composed of mixtures of chemical compounds derived from either natural sources or synthetically created ones. [1] 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 also add colour to a person's ...

  3. Ingredients of cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    Castor oil and its derivatives are found in many cosmetics as it is "non-comedogenic" (does not exacerbate or contribute to acne). [3]Cerebrosides (cells from the nervous systems of cattle or swine) were once used in some high-end skin-care products to increase moisture retention and to create a smooth skin surface, [4] however the BSE controversy has put an end to this practice.

  4. List of cosmetic ingredients - Wikipedia

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    Ingredients of cosmetic products are listed following International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI). These INCI names often differ greatly from systematic chemical nomenclature or from more common trivial names. The below tables are sorted as follows:

  5. International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients - Wikipedia

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    In the U.S., under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, certain accurate information is a requirement to appear on labels of cosmetic products. [6] In Canada, the regulatory guideline is the Cosmetic Regulations. [7] Ingredient names must comply by law with EU requirements by using INCI names. [8]

  6. Speciality chemicals - Wikipedia

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    By definition, speciality chemicals are produced in relatively small quantities but they represent 28 per cent of EU chemical sales. [9] The 10 largest USA speciality chemical companies are The Lubrizol Corporation, Huntsman, Ashland, Chemtura, Rockwood, Albemarle, Cabot, W. R. Grace, Ferro Corporation, and Cytec Industries. [10]

  7. Cosmetics & Toiletries - Wikipedia

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    Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) is a magazine focusing on research and development in the cosmetics and personal care industry. The magazine is published by Allured Business Media . It is delivered to 97 countries on a monthly basis, [ citation needed ] and is geared toward formulators, scientists, researchers, chemists and R&D management in the ...

  8. Cosmetology - Wikipedia

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    Cosmetology (from Greek κοσμητικός, kosmētikos, "beautifying"; [1] and -λογία, -logia) is the study and application of beauty treatment.Branches of specialty include hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, non-permanent hair removal such as waxing and sugaring, and permanent hair removal processes such as electrology and intense pulsed light (IPL).

  9. History of cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    The history of cosmetics spans at least 7,000 years and is present in almost every society on earth. Cosmetic body art is argued to have been the earliest form of a ritual in human culture. The evidence for this comes in the form of utilised red mineral pigments ( red ochre ) including crayons associated with the emergence of Homo sapiens in ...