Cosmetic

Cosmetics comprise a range of products that are used to care for the face and body or to enhance or change the appearance of the face or body. The products include skin care, personal care, fragrance.

There is a vast array of cosmetics available, ranging from shampoo to moisturiser to lipstick. Each sub-category of cosmetics has its own characteristics, however the products are generally formulated using a mixture of chemical compounds derived from natural sources or created synthetically.

it can have three purposes. They can be used to cleanse, such as shampoo, body wash and face cleanser. They can be used to replenish and protect the skin, such as toners, serums, moisturisers and body creams. Or they can be used to enhance one’s appearance, such as makeup.

People more commonly think of cosmetics as makeup, and these products include lipstick, mascara, eye shadow, foundation, blush, highlighter, bronzer and several others. However the legal definition of it in most countries is broader.