Priscilla Orena APA
The production of makeup
Priscilla Orena
ENC 1101
Abstract
A Roman philosopher Plautus once said, “A woman without paint is like food without salt”. It is in human nature to always strive for perfection and new ways to express our selves, cosmetics is the way. Hair care, skincare, toiletry, perfumery and decorative cosmetic products are all used in our daily routines to keep us clean, maintain healthy skin and teeth, to look good and smell nice. European laws that ensure the safety of these types of product call them ‘cosmetics’ and this is the term. Beginning with the Ancient Egyptians 10,000 years Before the Common Era up through today, the 20th century. Civilizations have used forms of cosmetics for centuries in religious rituals, to enhance beauty, and to promote good health. The entire population with large use of cosmetics honored gods, although some of the ingredients were poisonous, allure of cosmetics did not lessen. In Rome, there was a period of time when women were not considered beautiful if they did not wear makeup. England almost accepted a law in 18th century that enabled men to divorce their wives if they caught them wearing makeup. Century later, Queen Victoria publicly declared public use of cosmetic improper and vulgar.
Many people never question as to what is in the stuff they’re applying on themselves. The next time you pick up your lipstick, eye shadow, or even your Starbuck’s coffee, look for Cochineal dye under the ingredients list, also known as crushed beetles. To consumers Squalene is a natural ingredient used to absorb into the skin without leaving a greasy residue. To the cosmetic industry it’s oil squeezed from the liver of a Shark that is put in moisturizers, lip balms, and sunscreens. “But I’d Never Use That-“ you have and you will. If you think your perfume is only made out of Daises and berries you are wrong. Ambergris is a key ingredient worth $20 per gram and is one of the worlds strongest natural
Priscilla Orena
ENC 1101
Abstract
A Roman philosopher Plautus once said, “A woman without paint is like food without salt”. It is in human nature to always strive for perfection and new ways to express our selves, cosmetics is the way. Hair care, skincare, toiletry, perfumery and decorative cosmetic products are all used in our daily routines to keep us clean, maintain healthy skin and teeth, to look good and smell nice. European laws that ensure the safety of these types of product call them ‘cosmetics’ and this is the term. Beginning with the Ancient Egyptians 10,000 years Before the Common Era up through today, the 20th century. Civilizations have used forms of cosmetics for centuries in religious rituals, to enhance beauty, and to promote good health. The entire population with large use of cosmetics honored gods, although some of the ingredients were poisonous, allure of cosmetics did not lessen. In Rome, there was a period of time when women were not considered beautiful if they did not wear makeup. England almost accepted a law in 18th century that enabled men to divorce their wives if they caught them wearing makeup. Century later, Queen Victoria publicly declared public use of cosmetic improper and vulgar.
Many people never question as to what is in the stuff they’re applying on themselves. The next time you pick up your lipstick, eye shadow, or even your Starbuck’s coffee, look for Cochineal dye under the ingredients list, also known as crushed beetles. To consumers Squalene is a natural ingredient used to absorb into the skin without leaving a greasy residue. To the cosmetic industry it’s oil squeezed from the liver of a Shark that is put in moisturizers, lip balms, and sunscreens. “But I’d Never Use That-“ you have and you will. If you think your perfume is only made out of Daises and berries you are wrong. Ambergris is a key ingredient worth $20 per gram and is one of the worlds strongest natural