Give reasons for the following:
Cosmetics may contain preservatives, as one of their ingredients.

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Cosmetics:
By adding preservatives, we increase the product's shelf life.
Microorganisms contaminated cosmetics in order to suppress the proliferation of these microorganisms, preservatives are used.
Preservatives kill the microorganism in time thereby preventing deterioration of the product and extending the date of use as well.
Hence, cosmetics may contain preservatives, as one of their ingredients.

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