The word cosmetics is derived from the Greek κοσμητικὴ τέχνη ( kosmetikē tekhnē), meaning "technique of dress and ornament", from κοσμητικός ( kosmētikos), "skilled in ordering or arranging" and that from κόσμος ( kosmos), meaning "order" and "ornament". Cosmetics can also be designed to add fragrance to the body.ĭefinition and etymology A bust of the Egyptian queen Nefertiti showing the use of eye liner made of kohl An 1889 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec painting of a woman applying facial cosmetics Kissproof brand face powder from 1926, from the permanent collection of the Museo del Objeto del Objeto in Mexico City Due to the harsh ingredients in makeup products, individuals with acne-prone skin are more likely to suffer from breakouts. Cosmetics designed to enhance or alter one's appearance (makeup) can be used to conceal blemishes, enhance one's natural features (such as the eyebrows and eyelashes), add color to a person's face, or change the appearance of the face entirely to resemble a different person, creature or object. Those designed for personal care and skin care can be used to cleanse or protect the body or skin.
( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Īssorted cosmetics and tools An actor applying bold makeup for a stage performance Actor Marcus Stewart wearing bold face makeup in the play Oresteia by Aeschylus (2019)Ĭosmetics are constituted mixtures of chemical compounds derived from either natural sources, or synthetically created ones. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article.
This article's lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points.
0 kommentar(er)
