Cosmetics

Cosmetics

Women's fascination with makeup goes all the way back to ancient Egypt dating back t to around 4000 BC. Traces of cosmetics used by the ancient Greeks and Romans have also been found.

While the Victorian era saw some strictures on the use of makeup, the 20th century has seen the cosmetics industry becoming a multi million-dollar business with multinationals like L'Oreal, Max Factor, Estee Lauder and Revlon dominating the industry. Feminists may contest the claim, but it is generally believed that the use of makeup makes the wearer look young, beautiful and adds to sex appeal. Makeup can transform one's appearance dramatically and is used extensively by actors, stage personalities and those in the limelight, as well as doctors who may use it clinically to disguise scars.

However, its most common use today is among women around the world who use a number of cosmetic tools. Foundation or powder is used to make the face look smoother and conceal blemishes. A touch of lipstick adds color, shape and fullness to the lips, while eye shadow and mascara is meant to better define the eyes and make them look bigger. Today, surgical procedures and permanent makeup is also possible thanks to the advances in science.

This loveliness though, could be only skin deep for there's an ugly side to the beauty business. Lipsticks could contain chemicals like iron oxide, while eye shadows have chances of containing the dye carmine, an animal extract.

On the one hand, the line between drugs and cosmetics is blurring, so that one man's cosmetic deodorant could be another man's antiperspirant drug. What complicates matters is, while the United States Food and Drug Administration sees drugs, as subject to a review and approval process, cosmetics don't fall under its strict purview. On the other hand, cosmetic testing on animals has become shrouded in controversy with animal rights' activists vehemently opposed to it. Animal testing includes for finished products like lipsticks or for individual ingredients. Due to the pressure exerted by animal rights' groups, the accepted rule among governments and corporations is to exercise the three Rs of reduction -using fewer animals to get similar information, replacement through non-animal use and refinement by minimizing pain to animals.

Another relatively new cosmetic method gaining currency is permanent makeup that employs tattooing techniques. While this can work wonders for those with permanent scars caused by conditions such as vitiligo or for busy women, unless it is handled by an experienced professional, permanent makeup carries risks of infection and disfigurement..

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Introducing Ada Cosmetics: Natural Mineral Makeup for Women of Color

Baltimore, MD (ContentDesk) January 24, 2006 -- Introducing Ada Cosmetics, a new mineral cosmetic line dedicated to ethnic women of diverse colors. Finally, there is a line of mineral makeup dedicated solely to this group of women. We have developed 18 mineral foundation shades covering a multitude of colors and hues in the darker skin tone range. The colors never appear ashy, shiny, or gray-- just simply beautiful. These foundations offer a beautiful matte finish that lasts all day long, and contain natural minerals - including natural healing clay.Natural healing clay has the ability to not only absorb oil, but does not dry the skin.

This cosmetic line offers deep rich colors that give excellent coverage resulting in a beautiful matte finish. The new Blush colors are rich, affording every skin tone that rich, sun kissed look. Each Color Wash for the lips are glossy with just a hint of color.Ada http://www.adacosmetics.com...

Introducing Ada Cosmetics: Natural Mineral Makeup for Women of Color
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Why Switch To All Natural Cosmetics

The human skin wraps and protects our bodies. It constitutes a living, dynamic tissue system. It has the remarkable ability to absorb applied products, partially or completely, into the bloodstream. In fact, up to 60% of the products we use on our skin are absorbed and deposited into the circulatory system (Fairley, 2001). For instance, the average woman absorbs 30 pounds of the ingredients contained in moisturizers over sixty years (Dr.Hauschka).These new understandings of how the skin functions reveal concerns about the possible long term effects due to the combination of chemicals used in cosmetics, often termed the "chemical cocktail effect".

Several chemicals which are used in common, popular cosmetics are known irritants and carcinogens. Concern stems from the knowledge that most of these ingredients are derived synthetically or from petroleum. Avoiding these substances serve to decrease overall exposure to harmful or irritating cosmetic ingredients.In Canada, not all cosmetics...

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Sun Protection

The skin has a defence mechanism against sun-damage, in the form of melanin. The production of melanin is accelerated on sun-exposure. However, we have seen that this defence is not enough. That is why protection of the skin, with ingredients that block the sun's radiation damage, is so essential. These sun-block agents are incorporated into 'sunscreens'.Avoidance of the sun, specially at midday and in the afternoon, when ultraviolet radiation is at its height, can help to reduce the harmful effects.

It is also essential to know that ultraviolet radiation is greater near water bodies, like the seaside and where there is snow. Snow, water and even sand reflect the ultraviolet reays and thus increase their rffect.Exposure to the sun also causes moisture depletion and dries out the skin. Therefore, it is essential to step-up moisturisation, when you have been out of doors for a long time. The use of rehydrant cleansers, which contains aloe vera, can also help to control moisture...

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Get that Glow!!!

Wanna know the secret behind "getting the glow on the face"?? Here you go... 1. Always apply a light moisturizer, under-eye cream and sun-screen before leaving your house. Even if you are not going out, a hint of tinted moisture does no harm.2. If you want to get that glow, ensure there's no trace of makeup before you go to bed.

See some homemade makeup removers: http://www.ultimate-cosmetics.com/beauty/homemade-recipes/makeup-removers.htm3. Sleep does wonders to your skin, so try to get atleast 7 to 8 hours of rest everyday. See Beauty Sleep: http://www.ultimate-cosmetics.com/beauty/body-basics/beauty-sleep.htm4. Try and go in for a massage and facial at least once a month. This will help tone your skin.

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