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Cosmetics or makeup are substances to enhance the beauty of the human body, apart from simple cleaning. Their use is widespread, especially among women in Western countries. The cosmetics industry is currently dominated by a small number of multinational corporations that orginated in the early 20th century.
The word cosmetic can refer to several things:
Cosmetic is sometimes used as a noun, to refer to a single item of cosmetics.
Cosmetic also refers to beauty or appearance, especially concerning the human body. For example, plastic surgery can be done either for practical reasons, such as to repair badly damaged body parts, or for cosmetic reasons, such as making someone's nose smaller so as to be more attractive.
Cosmetic may also refer to topical products that are not drugs. Thus, products worn to increase beauty may be cosmetic (no drug active) or they may be drugs (e.g. in the US and Canada skin creams containing SPF and some anti-acne ingrediants).
Also of note is that according to the Oxford English Dictionary, the words Cosmetic and Cosmos are both derived from the same Greek root, kosmos, which originally meant order, arrangement, and adornment. Noting the perfect order and arrangement of the heavens, Pythagoras began using the word cosmos, to mean the entire ordered, adorned and harmonious universe.
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Agency to allow seal on cosmetics
The government is reversing its decision to yank the “USDA Organic” seal from lotions and lip balms and now will allow cosmetics to carry the round, green label.
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Skincare for men goes beyond metrosexual trend
Whether they are prowling for promotions, business or mates, men are becoming more concerned about their appearance, driving up sales of male skincare products and sparking the development of new lines in the process
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Derms Reflect on Cosmetics Impact
The image of dermatology as a medical profession has undergone a variety of changes over the decades. In the 1800s and the early part of the 20th century, dermatologists were the physicians to go to for venereal diseases, as well as diseases of the skin, so their place as a medical necessity was secure
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Cosmetic Surgery FAQ - Explain Botox Injections
It isn’t difficult to explain Botox injections, once you understand how the muscles work to form wrinkles. The interaction of muscles over the years creates visible creases in the skin, and the use of those muscles makes wrinkles appear.
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