Cosmetics Overview Quiz

Cosmetics

• Cosmetics are substances or preparations applied to any external part of the body (including mouth and teeth)
• They are used to cleanse, protect, enhance appearance, and alter body odor.
• Cosmetics are limited to makeup, creams, perfumes, talcum powder, shampoos, deodorants, and other toiletries.

Table of Contents

• History
• Product forms
• Cosmetics Ingredients

Which is Which?

• This section asks to classify products as cosmetics or not.

Why do people use cosmetics?

• Cosmetics are used for cleansing, moisturizing, and beautification.
• They enhance attractiveness.
• They alter appearance without affecting bodily functions.
• They protect from sun, treat acne, wrinkles, sunburns, and other skin imperfections.
• They treat skin infections.

Ancient Egyptians

• Ancient Egyptians used scented oils and ointments to cleanse, soften skin, mask odor, and protect from sun and wind.
• Ingredients included myrrh, thyme, marjoram, chamomile, lavender, etc.
• Olive oil, sesame oil, almond oil
• Galena (copper and lead ore) and malachite (copper mineral) were used for color on faces

Chinese Cosmetics

• The Chinese used gum arabic, gelatin, beeswax, and egg to stain fingernails.
• Colors represented social class:
  • Royals wore gold and silver.
  • Middle classes wore black or red.
  • Lower classes couldn't wear bright colors.

Henna in India

• Henna was used in India as hair dye and for intricate designs (Mehndi) on hands and feet, especially before Hindu weddings.
• It's still used in North Africa.

Elizabethan England

• Dyed red hair became fashionable.
• Women used egg whites to create a pale complexion.
• Some believed cosmetics could block blood circulation and pose health risks .

Italy and France

• Italy and France became main cosmetic manufacturing centers in Europe, initially for the aristocracy.
• Women tried to lighten their skin using products like white lead paint (known as the "Mask of Youth" ).

Cosmetic Product Forms

• Product forms are essential for quality control in the cosmetic industry.
• They must suit the intended purpose (e.g, applying, dispensing amount).
• Viscosity is the resistance to flow.
  • Low viscosity - easy flow (body mist)
  • High viscosity - thick, doesn't run (lipstick)
  • Viscosity affects ease of application & appropriate amount dispensed.

Product Forms (Specific Examples)

• Liquid: flows freely (perfume, body mist). Water-based liquids contain a small amount of oil.
• Gel: thicker than liquid, limited flow due to gums or thickening agents (hair styling gel, viscous hair oils)
• Foaming gel: honey-like viscosity, limited flow, prevents from running out (shampoo, liquid body wash).
• Serum: low viscosity, lotion-like, delivers critical ingredients in small molecules, penetrates deeply (Vitamin C serum, facial serum)
• Lotion: low viscosity emulsions (mixture of oil and water), easily pumped or squeezed from packaging, (hand and body lotion, medicated lotion).
• Cream: medium to high viscosity emulsions, put in jars or small bottles with wide mouths (anti-aging creams, skincare creams).
• Powder: used for various makeups (eye shadow, blush, pressed, loose powder), (baby powder, talc, blusher).
• Balm: mostly or entirely oil-based with semi-solid consistency (hair and lip balm, lipstick).
• Mud: semi-solid, often use different clays with oils presence (mud clay mask).
• Scrub: contains various sized particles to exfoliate skin mechanically. (salt or sugar exfoliating body scrub).

Uses of Cosmetics

• Cleansing, moisturizing, and beautifying agents
• Enhancing attractiveness
• Altering appearance without affecting functions
• Sunscreen protection against UV rays (treating sunburns)
• Treatment products for acne, wrinkles, dark circles, and imperfections
• Treating skin infections

Test your knowledge about the world of cosmetics, their history, and ingredients. This quiz explores the various types of cosmetics and their uses in enhancing beauty and protecting the skin. Discover how cosmetics have evolved from ancient times to modern-day applications.