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Industry of Cosmetics. A little History . Products used: Moisturizers (body oils, honey) Soaps (Clay or ash mixed with oils) Eyeliners ( powdered galena or malachite powder mixed with animal fat) Blush and lipstick ( red ochre mixed with fat) Hair dye and nail polish (henna)
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A little History Products used: • Moisturizers (body oils, honey) • Soaps (Clay or ash mixed with oils) • Eyeliners (powderedgalena or malachite powder mixed with animal fat) • Blush and lipstick (red ochre mixed with fat) • Hair dye and nail polish (henna) • Perfumes (myrrh, cinnamon, cassia, chamomile, lavender,... mixed with oils) • Wigs (made from human hair) Nefertiti (ca. 1370 BC – ca. 1330 BC) was the Great Royal Wife (chief consort) of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten
Cosmetics Now: How Are They Tested? Animal Testing Alternatives Experimentation on cultures of human cells and skin, corneas from eye banks. Buying more natural product that do not need too much testing.
Toxic in Cosmetics Allergic Reactions Different standards for the same products! What is in our cosmetics? • Heavy Metals • BHA and BHT • DEA related ingredients • Parabens • ...
Any Good Products? Mineral Cosmetics When buying cosmetics, have an ingredients list check and use these products in moderation