From time immemorial, people have used cosmetics to enhance their personal appeal by using different kinds of preparations. According to the drug and cosmetics act, the Cosmetics are defined as the articles which are intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, sprayed, introduced in, or otherwise applied to the human body for cleansing, protecting, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering appearance. The cosmetics which are widely used now a days include tooth paste, tooth powders, mouth washes,shampoos,nail polishes and nail polish removers, face powders, cold creams, vanishing creams and talcum powder etc. Most cosmetics are safe for use by most people but adverse reactions occur in many cosmetics such as deodorants/antiperspirants, hair removers, hair sprays, eye creams, hair colour/dye lighteners, facial skin creams/cleansers and nail polishes.
From time immemorial, people have used cosmetics to enhance their personal appeal by using different kinds of preparations.
