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  2. Cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    An assortment of 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) Skin care cosmetics at a pharmacy. Cosmetics are composed of mixtures of chemical compounds derived from either natural sources or synthetically created ones. [1]

  3. Cream (pharmacy) - Wikipedia

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    Cream. A cream is a preparation usually for application to the skin.Creams for application to mucous membranes such as those of the rectum or vagina are also used. Creams may be considered pharmaceutical products, since even cosmetic creams are manufactured using techniques developed by pharmacy and unmedicated creams are highly used in a variety of skin conditions (dermatoses).

  4. Skin care - Wikipedia

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    Skin care cosmetics at a pharmacy. Skin care or skincare is the practice of maintaining and improving the health and appearance of the skin. It includes washing, moisturizing, protecting from the sun, and treating skin problems like acne and dryness. Skin care can help prevent infections and irritation and is an important part of daily hygiene.

  5. Cosmeceutical - Wikipedia

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    A product can be a drug, a cosmetic, or a combination of both, but the term "cosmeceutical" has no meaning under the law". [6] Additionally, the FDA states that: "Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act defines drugs as those products that cure, treat, mitigate or prevent disease or that affect the structure or function of the human body.

  6. Topical gels - Wikipedia

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    Topical gels are commonly used in cosmetics, which include shampoos, dentifrices, skin and hair care formulations and fragrance products, [1] [2] and can be used to treat scalp inflammation. [ 2 ] Topical gels can be used to deliver anti-inflammatory steroids to the scalp in treatment of scalp inflammations.

  7. Cosmetic industry - Wikipedia

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    Cosmetics at department store Farmers Centre Place in Hamilton, New Zealand. The cosmetic industry describes the industry that manufactures and distributes cosmetic products. . These include colour cosmetics, like foundation and mascara, skincare such as moisturisers and cleansers, haircare such as shampoos, conditioners and hair colours, and toiletries such as bubble bath and s

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    The beauty and personal care products market (which includes skin, hair, mouth, shower and bath, cosmetics, and fragrance products) in the US amounted to more than $100 billion in 2024, and it’s ...

  9. Lotion - Wikipedia

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    Lotion and shampoo at the Banff Centre. Lotion is a low-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to the skin.By contrast, creams and gels have higher viscosity, typically due to lower water content.