CLASSI OF COSMETICS

• Lotions are substances that generally moisturize and soften the skin. They usually contain mineral oil, beeswax, preservatives, and perfumes or fragrances. Lotions that contain a high amount of hydrating ingredients are specifically called moisturizers. They contain emollients that decrease skin flaking by creating a layer of oil on top of the skin. This layer traps water and prevents it from escaping the skin, thus keeping the skin hydrated.
• Deodorants are products designed to prevent and remove unpleasant body smells and are available in the market as liquids, powders, or sprays. They containaluminum or zirconium compounds as active ingredients.
• Perfumes are products that impart a fragrant odor and are usually composed of aromatic oils, alcohol, and water.
• Shaving creams soften hair strands in many different parts of the body, which allows for their easy removal. They are mainly made up of stearic acid, mineral oils, water, perfume, and preservatives.
• Toothpaste, which cleanse and polish teeth and freshen breath, contain polishing agents, surfactants, sweetener, and flavoring agents.
• Shampoos are used to cleanse hair, with their main ingredients include surfactants and antidandruff substances. Other components include colors, perfumes, and preservatives.
• Skin whiteners, which are among the most popular products nowadays, contain bleaching or antioxidant substances like glutathione, Metathione, hydroquinone, tretinoin, and kojic acid that inhibit melanin production in the skin.