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Sunday, July 31, 2011

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Saturday, July 30, 2011

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Cosmetics are substances used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body. Cosmetics include skin-care creams, lotions, powders, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail and toe nail polish, eye and facial makeup, towelettes, permanent waves, colored contact lenses, hair colors, hair sprays and gels, deodorants, hand sanitizer, baby products, bath oils, bubble baths, bath salts, butters and many other types of products. A subset of cosmetics is called "make-up," which refers primarily to colored products intended to alter the user’s appearance. Many manufacturers distinguish between decorative cosmetics and care cosmetics. The word cosmetics derives from the Greek κοσμητική τέχνη (kosmetikē tekhnē), meaning "technique of dress and ornament", from κοσμητικός (kosmētikos), "skilled in ordering or arranging" and that from κόσμος (kosmos), meaning amongst others "order" and "ornament".
The manufacture of cosmetics is currently dominated by a small number of multinational corporations that originated in the early 20th century, but the distribution and sale of cosmetics is spread among a wide range of different businesses. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which regulates cosmetics in the United States defines cosmetics as: "intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions." This broad definition includes, as well, any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. The FDA specifically excludes soap from this category.
Contents
* 1 History
* 2 Criticism and controversy
* 3 Makeup types
* 4 Skin care products
* 5 Ingredients
o 5.1 Organic and natural ingredients
+ 5.1.1 Mineral makeup
# 5.1.1.1 Benefits of mineral makeup
* 6 Cosmetic industry
* 7 Cosmetic careers
* 8 See also
* 9 References
* 10 Further reading
History
Nefertiti bust with eye liner applied
An 1889 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec painting of a woman applying cosmetics to her face
Main article: History of cosmetics
The first archaeological evidence of cosmetics usage was found in Egypt around 3500 BC during the Ancient Egypt times with some of royalty owning make-up, such as Nefertiti, Nefertari, mask of Tutankhamun, etc. The Ancient Greeks and Romans also used cosmetics. The ancient kingdom of Israel was influenced by cosmetics as recorded in the Old Testament—2 Kings 9:30 where Jezebel painted her eyelids—approximately 840 BC. The Biblical book of Esther describes various beauty treatments as well.
In the Middle Ages, although its use was frowned upon by Church leaders, many women still wore cosmetics. A popular fad for women during the Middle Ages was to have a pale-skinned complexion, which was achieved through either applying pastes of lead, chalk, or flour, or by bloodletting. Women would also put white lead pigment that was known as "ceruse" on their faces to appear to have pale skin.
Cosmetic use was frowned upon at many points in Western history. For example, in the 19th century, make-up was used primarily by prostitutes, and Queen Victoria publicly declared makeup improper, vulgar, and acceptable only for use by actors.Adolf Hitler told women that face painting was for clowns and not for the women of the master race.[citation needed]
Women in the 19th century liked to be thought of as fragile ladies. They compared themselves to delicate flowers and emphasized their delicacy and femininity. They aimed always to look pale and interesting. Sometimes ladies discreetly used a little rouge on the cheeks, and used "belladonna" to dilate their eyes to make their eyes stand out more. Make-up was frowned upon in general especially during the 1870s when social etiquette became more rigid.
Actresses however were allowed to use make up and famous beauties such as Sarah Bernhardt and Lillie Langtry could be powdered. Most cosmetic products available were still either chemically dubious, or found in the kitchen amid food colorings, berries and beetroot.
By the middle of the 20th century, cosmetics were in widespread use by women in nearly all industrial societies around the world.

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mac cosmetics founded and headquartered in Toronto, Canada

Make-up Art Cosmetics, better known as M·A·C or MAC Cosmetics, is a manufacturer of cosmetics founded and headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Contents
* 1 History
* 2 Products
* 3 M·A·C PRO
* 4 Social initiatives
* 5 Controversy
* 6 References
* 7 External links
History
M·A·C Cosmetics, Makeup Art Cosmetics, was founded in Toronto, Canada by Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo in 1984. The first U.S M·A·C store opened in 1991, in Greenwich Village, New York.
The company's products were initially specifically designed for professional make-up artists, but are now sold to consumers worldwide.
Estée Lauder Companies acquired controlling interest of M·A·C in 1994, then completed their acquisition of the company in 1998. Original founder, Frank Angelo, died in 1997 due to complications during surgery.
Products
On January 28, 2011, Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced that DC Comics' iconic heroine Wonder Woman will team up with M·A·C Cosmetics to create a Wonder Woman makeup collection that will be available in M·A·C stores in the spring of 2011. The collection includes blush, eye shadow, eyeliner, lip gloss, lipstick, mascara, mineral powder and nail polish.
M·A·C PRO
The M·A·C PRO Program is provided to professionals in the industry. identification. The application is mailed and approved by a M·A·C PRO representative. Cosmetic professionals and students receive discounts on purchases.]
Social initiatives
M·A·C has five social initiative programs currently in place.
* M·A·C Cruelty-Free Beauty: principle that prohibits animal testing and the policy is extended to ingredient suppliers as well.
* Back 2 M·A·C Recycling: offers free lipglass, eyeshadow, or lipstick at any MAC location (lipsticks only at M·A·C counters in department stores) with the return of six empty M·A·C containers. Viva Glam products are excluded.
* M·A·C Kids Helping Kids: started in 1994 where kids living with HIV/AIDS create images that are reproduced as greeting cards. 100% of selling price goes back to participating organizations.
* The M·A·C AIDS Fund: supports community organizations providing direct services to people living with AIDS.
* M·A·C Viva Glam: 100% of the purchase price of any Viva Glam product (lipsticks, lipglasses and holiday sets) goes to the M·A·C Aids Fund.

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

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