Makeup Ingredients

Cosmetics ingredients come from a variety of sources but,unlike the ingredients of food,are often not considered by most consumers.Cosmetics often use vibrant colours that are derived from some unexpected sources,ranging from crushed insects to rust.Many new techniques have allowed manufacturers to synthesise such colours and the use of animals(or parts thereof)has been declining for many years and is now virtually eliminated,due in large part to the efforts of Beauty Without Cruelty,PETA and other groups.[citation needed]
Cosmetics in a variety of forms date back to early civilizations,with the need to improve ones personal appearance being an important factor in attracting a mate.Over the years the ingredients have changed dramatically as we discovered how to manufacture our own scents and cosmetic formulae.The realisation of the dangers of many common ingredients also greatly impacted the growing industry.[citation needed]
Ancient Egyptian aristocracy made use of minerals to provide colour and definition to their facial features.During the era of the Greek Empire it was common to use face paints,while the Romans indulged in baths containing oil-based perfume.[citation needed]
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*Common ingredients
Castor oil and its derivatives are found in many cosmetics as it is"non-comedogenic"(does not exacerbate or contribute to acne).[1]
Cerebrosides(cells from the nervous systems of cattle or swine)were once used in some high-end skin-care products to increase moisture retention and to create a smooth skin surface,[2]however the BSE controversy has put an end to this practice.[citation needed]
In many countries colours in cosmetics are listed as numbers from the Colour Index International.The scheme covers colours used in food,personal care products,cosmetics,household products and fabric dyeing.So,for example you will not normally see tartrazine listed in lipstick ingredients,but it may be there listed as C.I.19140.Erythrosine will be listed as C.I.45430,and so on.In US and Canada colors are listed as FD & C colors.tartrazine(E012)is FD & C Yellow 5 and erythrosine(E127)is FD & C Red 3.