Classification of Cosmetics
Contents
Introduction
Official definition of cosmetics with scope, Classification
of cosmetics; ingredients of cosmetics with significance and present scenario
of cosmetics.
Learning
objectives
At the end of this lecture, the student will be able to:
• Describe the classification of cosmetic products
• Explain the uses of each cosmetic products
• Explain the uses of each cosmetic products
Classification
of Cosmetics
1. According to
the site of application
Skin
Hair
Teeth
Nails
2. According to
their function
3. According to
their physical nature
According
to the site of application
Cosmetics
for skin
a. Those
applied for protection and beautification
• Skin creams and
lotions- to moisturize the face and body
E.g. Vanishing cream, cold cream, cleansing cream,
foundation cream, all-purpose cream, anti – wrinkle cream, moisturizing
lotions, day creams, night creams, bleaching creams, anti – ageing products
• Face powders or
compacts- used to set the foundation or give a matte finish
E.g. Face powders, talcum powders, compact face powder
• Astringents, skin
tonics
• Face packs and
masks
• Sunscreen, sun tan
and anti- sun burn products
E.g. Sun screen lotion/ cream, prickly heat powder, anti-
sun burn cream
• Anti perspirants/
deodorants
E.g. Sprays, aerosols, roll on
• Bath preparations-
E.g. Body wash, bath salts, shower gels
• Skin lightening
agents/ Bleaches
E.g. Bleaching creams
• Concealers
• Lip make up-
lipsticks, lip liners, lip gloss
• Cheeks make up
E.g. Rouge, blusher, bronzer
• Eye make up
E.g. Eye liner, eye pencil, Kohl, Mascara, Eye shadow
b. Those
applied for nourishment of skin
• Anti-ageing
products, Vitamin creams
c. Hair
removers
• Depilatories-
creams, waxing strips
Cosmetics
for hair
a. Hair cleansing
preparations
• Shampoos-
liquid, powder, aerosol, gel
b. Hair grooming
preparations
• Hair sprays, Hair setting, straightening, hair waving
preparations
c. Hair tonics and
conditioners- for hair nourishment, smoothening, reducing frizz, hair damage
repair
d. Anti-dandruff
preparations
e. Hair colours
Cosmetics
for nail
Nail lacquers, enamel removers, cuticle removers, nail
creams
Cosmetics
for teeth
a. Cleaning the teeth
Eg. Dentifrices- tooth pastes, tooth powders
b. Oral hygiene
Eg. Mouth washes, gargles
According
to their function
Cosmetics according
to function
a. Decorative
function: Lip make up, eye make-up, nail colours, rouge
b. Corrective
function: face powder, concealer
c. Protective
function: cold cream, lip balm, sunscreen
d. Curative function:
anti perspirants, deodorant, mouthwashes, gargles
e. Dressing and
washing purpose: toiletries, body wash, bath preparation, shaving creams
According
to their physical nature
Cosmetics according
to physical nature
a. Aerosols: Hair
and body sprays, shaving foams
b. Cakes: compact face powder, blusher, eye shadow
c. Emulsion: cold
creams, vanishing creams
d. Jellies: Hair setting preparations
e. Mucilage: Hand
and body lotions, hair setting gels
f. Oil: Hair
tonic, body oil, hair oil
g. Pastes: Tooth
pastes
h. Powder: Face
powder, talcum powder
i. Solution:
shampoos, astringents, after shave lotion
j. Stick:
Deodorant, lipstick. Chap sticks
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