| dc.description.abstract | The term cosmetic is used to refer to a range of beauty products which include skin-care creams,
shampoo, lotions, powders, perfumes, facial make up, lipsticks, finger nail and toe nail polishes, hair
colours, etc. A subset of cosmetics called make-up refer primarily to coloured products intended to
alter users’ appearance. Generally cosmetics enhance the appearance and odour of the part of the body
where applied without permanently affecting the body structure or function. They are mostly applied
on keratinous tissue (skin, hair and nails). In normal usage the term ‘cosmetic change’ denotes a
negative connotation which suggests fraudulence or deception. This not withstanding the use of these
products can be traced to the dawn of recorded history. | en_US |
