COSMETICS

• Purpose of Cosmetics


  • Protection of the body from the elements of nature such as heat and sunlight, against dryness from cold, burns from strong sunlight, and irritation from insect bites
  • For religious purposes, e.g., fragrant woods burnt to produce smoke and incense to ward off evil spirits
  • Protection by painting the body to guard against evil, now cosmetics are part of daily lives
• Cosmetic use started at an undefined time
• Powders are considered cosmetics and are made from oils like animal fat or leaf, clay, pigments, and extracts
• Rejuvenating is a common misconception as it does not peel the skin like exfoliators but makes the skin glow and improves pH
• Skin is the primary defensive mechanism
• Tattoos are also considered part of cosmetics
• Purpose of Cosmetics


  • Enhances attractiveness through makeup
  • Improves self-esteem and promotes tranquility
  • Protects skin and hair from damaging ultraviolet light, pollutants, and other environmental factors
  • Prevents aging and helps people enjoy a more full and rewarding life
• Baseline for personal hygiene includes powders, liptint, lipstick, lipgloss which are also considered makeup
• Anti-aging treatments are intensive, while whitening treatments like gluta need to be done weekly
• Antioxidants make veins and skin color more visible, even in toes
• Conditioners should not be used on the scalp, shampoos should be diluted with water
• If experiencing itching, use mild everyday shampoo
• Kids shampoo is not advisable for adult use
• Emollient


  Petroleum jelly
• Sunscreen


  Must have SPF and be broad spectrum A and B
• Definition of Cosmetics:
• Personal care falls under cosmetics
• It is not advisable to go without bathing for more than 3 days, maximum without bathing is 2 days
• Shampoo should be used after treatment and should be thiosulfate-free
• Functions of cosmetics


  • Correcting body odors
  • Protecting body odors
  • Keeping body odors in good condition
• Personal care is under cosmetics
• Japan doesn’t have the term cosmeceuticals
• A cosmeceutical is consensually accepted to exert a 'pharmaceutical therapeutic benefit' but not necessarily a 'biological therapeutic'
• No acne indicates a lack of S. epidermidis
• Active product ingredient


  • Freshens, whitens - cosmetic
  • Antibacterial - cosmeceuticals
• Cosmetics vs cosmeceuticals differ not in terms of ingredient but the intended purpose or use
• Colgate is the only toothpaste with Triclosan (an antibacterial)
• Lipstick becomes cosmeceuticals if it has sunscreen
• Shampoo is anti-dandruff
• OTC drug cosmetics are cosmetics but have active ingredients e.g. SOS (clindamycin) which is prescription only OTC
• Astringent can shrink pores and can also be used for underarms
• Toner smoothens, similar to rejuvenating
• Philippine FDA does not have the term cosmeceutical
• L’Occitane is an expensive brand of cosmetics
• Classification of cosmetics: Skin Care Cosmetics

  • Cleansers
  • Conditioners
  • Protectors
• Classification of cosmetics: Make Up Cosmetics

  • Base Makeups
  • Point Makeups
  • Nail Care
• Classification of cosmetics: Body Cosmetics

  • Bath
  • Suncares and Suntans
  • Antiperspirants and Deodorants
  • Bleaching and Depilatory
  • Insect Repellants
• Classification of cosmetics: Hair Care Cosmetics

  • Cleansing
  • Treatments
  • Hair Styling
  • Permanent Waxes
  • Hair Colors and Bleaches
• Classification of cosmetics: Scalp Care Cosmetics

  • Hair Growth Promoters
  • Treatments
• Classification of cosmetics: Oral Care Cosmetics


  • Usage