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How does chemistry play a significant role in the development of cosmetics?


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Cosmetics: These are constituted mixtures of chemical compounds derived from either natural resources or synthetically created ones. Cosmetics have various purposes. Those designed for personal use and skincare can be used to cleanse or protect the body or skin.

  1. Chemistry plays a significant role in the development of cosmetics because all the cosmetics that we use today are made from a combination of various chemical ingredients.
  2. These are used by humans to cleanse, beautify or promote attractiveness without affecting the body's structure or functions.
  3. The cosmetic we use is generally made up of chemicals that help us to look good.
  4. By reading chemistry we are able to know which chemicals are good for our skin and which is bad for our skin, which chemical will react with our skin, and which chemical do not. If a person reads chemistry.
  5. By reading chemistry he will be able to learn how different types of chemicals are used and about their advantages.
  6. Those designed for personal use and skincare can be used to cleanse or protect the body or skin.
  7. Gel, Eyeshadow, Lipstick, foundation, deodorant, etc are examples of cosmetics.

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