History and Chemistry of Cosmetics

They are known to used scented oils and ointments to clean and soften their skin, mask body odor, and protect their skin against the hot sun and dry winds.

• Ancient Egyptians

• Ancient Chinese

• Edwardian Society in Britain

• Elizabethan in England

Wore dyed red hair and egg whites over their faces to create the appearance of a paler complexion.

• Ancient Egyptians

• Ancient Chinese

• Edwardian Society in Britain

• Elizabethan in England

They stained their fingernails with gum arabic, gelatin, beeswax, and egg.

• Ancient Egyptians

• Ancient Chinese

• Edwardian Society in Britain

• Elizabethan in England

A form of cosmetic product that can flow freely from runny like water to runny like honey.

• Liquid

• Gel

• Foaming Gel

• Serum

A form of cosmetic product which is utilized readily in the color cosmetics industry like eye shadow, blushes, pressed, loose powder, and mineral make-up.

• Lotion

• Cream

• Powder

• Balm

A form of cosmetic product used to describe foaming products with honey-like viscosity.

• Serum

• Lotion

• Gel

• Foaming Gel

A form of cosmetic product that contains various sized particles to exfoliate skin mechanically.

• Mud

• Cream

• Scrub

• Foaming Gel

Provide the structure and form of the product.

• Functional Ingredients

• Structural Ingredients

• Supportive ingredients

• Added Extra

The main ingredients chosen to perform the primary function of the cosmetic product.

• Functional Ingredients

• Structural Ingredients

• Supportive ingredients

• Added Extra

A cosmetic ingredient that induce a tightening and toning effect on the skin.

• Abrasives

• Antioxidants

• Astringents

• Exfoliants