10 Interesting Fact About Cosmetics

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• The word cosmetics comes from the Greek language, cosmeticos which means decorating.
• In the 1920s, short haircuts for women became red trends and lipstick to be very popular.
• Powder was first used in ancient times by ancient Egyptians to protect their skin from hard sunlight.
• In Japanese, cosmetics are known as bihaku which means clean white.
• Most cosmetic products contain chemicals such as parabens and sodium lauryl sulfate which can cause irritation to sensitive skin.
• In South Korea, skin care is very important and known as K-Beauty.
• Cosmetics products sold in Europe must meet strict safety standards before being permitted to be sold in the market.
• Ancient eye makeup involves the use of KOHL or coal to make dramatic eye lines.
• In Spanish, lipstick is known as Pintalabios which means lip paint.
• Organic cosmetic products are increasingly popular because they do not contain harmful chemicals and are more environmentally friendly.