Natural Cosmetics

* The word cosmetics derives from the Greek meaning technique of dress and ornament". Natural Cosmeticues Cosmetics (colloquially known as makeup or make-up) are care substances used to enhance the They are generally mixtures of chemical compounds, some being derived from natural sources, many being synthetic. appearance or odor of the human body. Cosmetics include skin-care creams, lotions, powders, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail and toe nail polish, eye and facial makeup, towelettes, permanent waves, colored contact lenses, hair colors,hair sprays and gels, deodorants, hand sanitizer, baby products, bath oils, bubble baths, bath salts, butters and many other types of products. INGREDIENTS Mineral makeup Organic and natural ingredients Even though many cosmetic products are regulated, health concerns persist regarding the presence of harmful chemicals in these products. The term 'mineral makeup" applies to a category of face makeup, including foundation, eye shadow. blush, and bronzer, made with loose, dry mineral powders. COSMETIC INDUSTRY The manufacture of cosmetics is currently dominated by a small number of multinational But the distribution and sale of cosmetics is spread among a wide range of different businesses, corporations that originated in the early 20th century. The worlds largest cosmetic companies are The L'Oréal Group. The Procter & Gamble Company, Unilever, Shiseido Company. Limited and Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. SHISEIDO P&G LOREAL L'ORÉAL ESTEE LAUDER Unilever LEGISL ATION The International Standardization Organization (ISO) published new guidelines on the safe manufacturing of cosmetic products under a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regime. ISO Regulators in several countries and regions have adopted this standard, ISO 22716:2007, effectively replacing existing guidance and standards. Infographic by bellabellacci www.bellabellacci.com Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmetics#Organic_and_naturallingredients