What is the contribution of chemistry in the following fields ?
(c) Cosmetics
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Solution
The contribution of chemistry in the cosmetic is:
Water, emulsifiers, preservatives, thickeners, moisturisers, colours, and scents are all common elements in cosmetics (chemicals are being used for the preparation).
Ingredients can be natural or synthetic, but their potential impact on human health is mostly determined by the chemical compounds from which they are created (due to knowledge of chemistry) .