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
structure or functions.” This broad definition includes, as well, any
material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product.

Producers
distinguish between decorative cosmetics and skin care cosmetics.
Decorative cosmetics are includes lipstick, foundation, rouge, nail
polish, mascara, eye liner, etc. Skin care cosmetics are includes
products to cleanse face skin and body skin, creams and lotions to
moisturize the face and body, sunscreens to protect the skin from
damaging UV radiation, and products to repair or hide skin imperfections
such as acne, wrinkles, dark circles under eyes, etc.

In ancient
time Cosmetics have used by people. They used harmful substances such as
mercury and lead. Many negative side effects have occurred after used
those cosmetics, for example: blindness after used mascara lash, even
death after used cosmetics contain mercury and lead. Those are happened
because there are no regulations of the manufactures.

During the
20th century, the popularity of cosmetics increased rapidly. You should
have awareness in cosmetics you applied, because, especially for women,
cosmetics are used routine. These are tips for you to choose and use
decorative cosmetics and skin care cosmetics safely:

1. If you use decorative cosmetics make sure that the
color additives are permitted by FDA. Color additives that not approved
by FDA sometimes are colors for textile, not for food and cosmetic. Some
color additives can cause allergies, even cancer.

2. Find out FDA
approved in its label. This approval includes, as well, any material
intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. It makes you
using this product without doubt.

3. Use cosmetics and skin care
cosmetics properly. Read that label carefully, especially cosmetics for
eyes. Prolonged use of cosmetic has also been linked to thickening
eyelashes.

4. Synthetic fragrance, derived from petroleum, sodium
lauryl sulfate (SLS), and parabens can cause dermatitis and allergic
reactions. If you have sensitive skin I suggest you to use organic
cosmetic products. Find out ‘certified organic’ in its label, it
assurances you to get best natural ingredient found from organic
cultivate.

5. Many techniques, such as microdermabrasion and
physical or chemical peels are including skin treatments cosmetics. So
read carefully the instructions and you will get the younger layers of
skin appear more plump, youthful, and soft.

6. Choose your skin care cosmetics appropriate with your skin type.